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BIM Handbook, Third Edition
October 11, 2018Credit: Original article published here. It has been 10 years since the BIM Handbook was first published, when it emerged as the definitive guide to BIM for both practitioners in the industry as well as students and researchers in academ...
Can Precast Go the Distance?
October 11, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Often the height of buildings using precast, whether for cladding or structural purposes, will be low enough where the height of a single wall panel or column can cover it. But what about when the...
A Sight to See
October 11, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Precast concrete enhances the beauty of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures By Mark Crawford It will soon be one of the most eye-catching structures in the country. The 300,000-square-foot Acade...
Bourbon, Neat, with a Splash of Precast
October 11, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Two Kentucky bourbon distilleries look to precast concrete for their building needs. By Matt Werner Kentucky is known for many things: horse racing, college basketball, Hot Brown sandwiches and bo...
Precast Concrete “Bridges” the Gap in Vermont
October 11, 2018Credit: Original article published here. $70 million precast concrete tunnel project will bring Vermont town’s 20-year-old vision to life while also supporting the state’s infrastructure and economic goals. By Bridget McCrea Since its fo...
Seattle’s Wonderwall
October 11, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Seattle’s new Elliott Bay Seawall promises to be a big win for the city for years to come. By Shari Held If you’re like most people visiting Seattle, you’ll head to the waterfront. After all, what...
Elections, Awards and Plant Tours Top NPCA Convention in Providence
October 10, 2018Credit: Original article published here. NPCA members elected a new president, honored a longtime Associate member with the industry’s most prestigious award and toured eight precast plants in three states during the association’s annual...
Back Safety (October 2018)
October 10, 2018Credit: Original article published here. The SHE Committee prepares bi-monthly safety training programs for precasters to use for conducting safety programs at their plant. This month’s featured safety program is on...
NPCA Continues Involvement in Purdue University Senior Design Project
October 4, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Since 2013, NPCA professional staff members have traveled to West Lafayette, Ind., to offer technical information and resources for Purdue University’s Civil Engineering Senior Design Project. On ...
NPCA Professional Staff Conduct Outreach in Illinois
October 4, 2018Credit: Original article published here. NPCA professional staff member Kayla Hanson, Director of Technical Services, traveled to Marion and Carbondale, Ill., to conduct two technical presentations for specifiers and academia. On Sept. 1...
Why Precast Stadia?
September 28, 2018Credit: Original article published here. If you have attended any sporting events or concerts in any of the larger venues, or even at the college level, you have most likely been seated on top of precast stadia. You might not have given ...
AEC Technology Updates, 2018
September 28, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Innovation remains not just alive and well in the AEC technology industry but is continuing to grow at an increasing pace, as evidenced in this year’s collection of technology updates. We have new...
Precast Provides Winning Solution for Bressi Ranch
September 27, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Location: Carlsbad, Calif.Engineer: Rick EngineeringContractor: Basile Construction Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad, Calif., is like many coastal communities. It has charming homes, beautiful parks, grea...
Communities Come Together to Solve Runoff Problem
September 27, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Project Owners: Cities of Signal Hill and Long Beach, Calif.Architect/Engineer: Tetra Tech Inc. and GHD Inc.Contractor: Mike Bubalo Construction CompanyPrecast Concrete Manufacturer: Jensen Precas...
Modeling a Waffle Structure in Rhino and Grasshopper
September 21, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Waffle structures are used in several design fields including architecture to construct complex, organic forms. In this Tips and Tricks article, Mark Loomis, Principal at MP Studio, who is keenly ...
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