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Shiny new objects

By Wells Concrete BlogJanuary 3, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. As an architect, I am always interested in new finishes that can help add depth, texture and color to a structure.  The wide variety of exterior finish products that are in today’s marketplace is ...

A Blog About Blogs

By Wells Concrete BlogDecember 20, 2018

Credit: Original article published here. Tis the season to take a break and reflect back on Wells Concrete Blogs of 2018.  Wells published close to 30 blogs during the past year discussing the attributes, advantages and future of precast...

Can Precast Go the Distance?

By Wells Concrete BlogOctober 11, 2018

Credit: 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

By NPCA BlogOctober 11, 2018

Credit: 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

By NPCA BlogOctober 11, 2018

Credit: 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...

Seattle’s Wonderwall

By NPCA BlogOctober 11, 2018

Credit: 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...

Back Safety (October 2018)

By NPCA BlogOctober 10, 2018

Credit: 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...

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AECbytes is a technology publication launched by Dr. Lachmi Khemlani in Nov 2003. AECbytes is focused on researching, analyzing, and reviewing technology products and services for the building industry. It publishes a variety of articles including newsletters covering conferences and shows, reviews of products, feature articles profiling case studies of firms and projects that showcase the use of technology, viewpoint articles featuring contributions from industry leaders, and tips and tricks authored by experts in individual AEC applications.
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Industry Resources

Tools and Resources

A collection of tools and resources for anyone in the precast/prestressed industry or in concrete-related construction - Engineers, erectors, purchasing managers, detailers, production managers, etc..
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PCMA – Precast Concrete Manufacturers’ Association of Texas
APA – Architectural Precast Association
ASCC – American Society of Concrete Contractors
Atlus Group
BIM and Beam
Civil+Structural Engineer
The Concrete Producer
FPCA – Florida Prestressed Concrete Association
MAPA – Mid-Atlantic Precast Association
PCI Foundation
PCI – Precast/Prestressed Concrete Association
ACI – American Concrete Institute