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Design Assist: Think outside the box – the architectural precast concrete box
January 31, 2019Credit: Original article published here. There’s no need for you to know everything about precast. The key to successfully creating a structure using architectural precast concrete is to bring in an expert producer/erector early in the ...
The 5 step guide to the production process for making Prestressed Insulated Wall Panels
January 24, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Layout– First the lengths and the widths of the pieces need to be laid out and set up. This is done on one of our prestressed forms, our forms have hydraulic side rails-which make it more efficien...
Shiny new objects
January 3, 2019Credit: 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
December 20, 2018Credit: 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...
Pulling into first with new finishes and features
December 6, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Concrete finishes have come a long way in a short period of time. For those producers who really care about their clients, it is important to step up and meet the challenge of providing the finish...
Communication is the Key to Accuracy
November 22, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Communication is a critical piece to any successful business. As I mentioned in my last blog, communicating clearly with internal and external clients is so important for our days to run smoothly...
Let’s Break Stuff – Full Scale Testing
November 8, 2018Credit: Original article published here. Precast Innovators is not just a slogan, we live it every day. With eighteen engineers, both professional and EIT’s we can design, produce and build any precast/prestressed building. Seven of thes...
Remember, Wells still makes double tee wall panels
October 25, 2018Credit: Original article published here. In the fast-tract construction world we live in today, designers, contractors and owners are looking more and more at precast concrete wall panels to shorten the time to completion. When they th...
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...
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