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Using BIM with the AEC community

By Wells Concrete BlogJanuary 15, 2020

Credit: Original article published here. In the last ten years, the Architect/Engineer/Contractor (AEC) community has begun to drastically change how it develops projects.  The tools that are available to them are many, but the one const...

Cast-In Electrical

By Wells Concrete BlogDecember 13, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. Did you know Wells Concrete casts electrical boxes in our wall panels? With the help of our on-staff master electrician, drafting and project management departments, Wells coordinates with the gen...

Live Long and Prosper

By Wells Concrete BlogDecember 5, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. A saying made famous by actor Leonard Nimoy in his portrayal of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek movies and TV series.  Unfortunately, all too often we experience (or we watch our loved one’s experience...

Did You Know?

By Wells Concrete BlogNovember 25, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. DID YOU KNOW: Reinforced concrete is the only building material that is highly resistant to both water and fire. The original use of concrete has been traced back to ancient Egypt. Now-a-days, con...

3D Printing

By Wells Concrete BlogNovember 13, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. Wells Concrete has started to use 3D printing to help drive down forming costs, which in turn helps us offer the most cost-effective panel we can to the owner.  The 3D printing is sourced from an ...

Terracotta and Precast

By Wells Concrete BlogNovember 7, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. In recent years, there has been a renewed interested in using terracotta tiles to distinctively beautify exterior façades. Terracotta is a type of ceramic tile made from red and brown clays unique...

What is Hollowcore?

By Wells Concrete BlogOctober 23, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. Here at Wells we receive many different questions about our hollowcore. Below you will find several of our most frequently asked questions. Take a look and see if you can learn something new! What...

Creating Safe Structures

By Wells Concrete BlogOctober 9, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. Dangerous and deadly storms are happening all too often.  As we clean up Mother Nature’s devastation, talk inevitably arises of how to best guard against future destruction.  There’s a simple answ...

Lessons Learned

By Wells Concrete BlogOctober 7, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. After recently completing the Whole 30 diet  – I have come to personally appreciate the difficulty of comprehending what is in the products that you buy and their effect on you.  Even when you are...

The Importance of Mock-up Panels

By Wells Concrete BlogSeptember 25, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. Once the Pre-Sale/Contract Award samples (typically sized 12”x12”, although they can be larger to incorporate multiple finishes) are approved by the architect and/or owner, the process for the moc...

Experience Brings Assurance

By Wells Concrete BlogSeptember 20, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. This topic has been addressed before, but with the continuing disregard for adhering to specifications and quality assurances it needs to be presented again.  This brings up the question of why th...

Product Binder Online

By Wells Concrete BlogSeptember 11, 2019

Credit: Original article published here. I remember when I first started in the precast industry in 2004 at Wells Concrete (formerly Hanson) there was one busy task to keep up on:  delivering product binders to clients.  It was actually ...

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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