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Look up and smell the concrete
August 18, 2020Credit: Original article published here. At a recent topping out celebration, I had one of those moments. There I stood watching the final beam go into place and checking another one off the list. Projects a plenty; more than I can remem...
Concrete Advantages
August 12, 2020Credit: Original article published here. What are some of the advantages inherent in Concrete you should know about when choosing building material for your next project? Lower embodied energy – it take less energy to produce concrete th...
Insulated Precast Concrete Wall Panels
August 5, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Insulated precast concrete wall panels have all the benefits of traditional precast such as durability, acoustic absorption, and quick install, in addition to the added bonus of being an all-in-on...
What is the difference between precast concrete construction vs. traditional construction?
July 31, 2020Credit: Original article published here. When comparing traditional construction versus precast concrete construction the biggest difference is time; precast construction can save you time on-site. Precast construction typically works hea...
Addressing the Challenges of Today
July 23, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, developers, owners, and contractors alike are finding it increasingly challenging to secure funding on new and current projects. Some borrowers are being forced t...
Offsite Construction
July 9, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Our world has been turned upside down by a health pandemic, and as the construction industry evaluates how to safely and efficiently move forward, surely off-site construction will be at the top o...
Increase Productivity with Precast
July 2, 2020Credit: Original article published here. In an industry that sees around $10 trillion spent on related goods and services each year, construction still manages to fall behind on productivity when compared to other sectors. Scheduling, hi...
Concrete Structures… Built Tough!
June 25, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Concrete has several advantages over traditional wood/organic structures. A major one is that concrete structures are inedible to termites and rodents. Organic building materials (such as timber) ...
Is Virtual Client Relations the New Normal?
June 17, 2020Credit: Original article published here. In just three months, client interaction has experienced sweeping changes. Prior to the current pandemic, face-to-face interaction was a common way of communicating within the construction indust...
The Art of Selling
June 11, 2020Credit: Original article published here. We talk and talk and talk about products (benefits & features) and the company (services & capacities) but, what really makes the sale is all about the “Art of Selling”. How to attract and engage...
Total Precast Concrete Office Buildings
June 5, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Many do not realize the number of total precast concrete office buildings in the Minneapolis Market area. So why are talking about this topic? Rocky Mountain Precast in Denver, Colorado has rece...
Standalone Parking Structures
May 27, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Precast concrete is the premier building system for parking structures. Precast concrete is a high performance material that integrates easily with other systems and inherently provides the versat...
Top 10 Quality Control Items
May 21, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Top 10 Items Checked and Verified by QA/QC during Production of Concrete Wall Panels The quality control process is very important in the production of concrete. Quality checks are done to ensure ...
What does being a quality subcontractor in today’s uncertain world mean?
May 14, 2020Credit: Original article published here. The last two months seem like they have lasted two years. It is hard to believe that a couple of months ago I helped contribute to the news article below. Shortly after that the world ground to a...
Safety First – Precast V Timber
May 7, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Safety is at the forefront of our thoughts these days – not just because of this new global crisis we’re all facing, but all of the normal, everyday dangers we face as a people: hurricanes, fires,...
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National Precast Concrete Association has represented manufacturers of plant-produced precast concrete products and the suppliers of products and services for the industry since 1965. They are dedicated to expanding the use of quality precast concrete and providing members with the programs and information required to operate a successful precast plant.
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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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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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