The Concrete Producer: Precast

Holy precast… it’s a concrete bat cave!

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:13:54 EST

The National Precast Concrete Association’s (NPCA) annual Creative Use of Precast Awards are known for highlighting some of the industry’s most interesting work. This year was no different.

Artificial bat cave manufactured by Oldcastle Precast – Lebanon, TN wins 1st place NPCA Award

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:06:47 EST

This year Oldcastle Precast – Lebanon, TN won the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) 1st Place-Underground Cup Award for the Bellamy Bat Cave project.

Prestress Supply + Slippit

Wed, 8 May 2013 04:04:46 EST

Slippit is a resin wax based concentrated product that contains no grease that would stain concrete. It can be used on steel, wood, fiberglass, rubber, and epoxy molds and forms.

State-of-the-Art for Precast Concrete Pavements: New comprehensive FHWA, PCI handbook

Wed, 1 May 2013 05:05:43 EST

Agencies, owners, manufacturers, and contractors seeking guidance for precast concrete pavements can now take advantage of a new comprehensive handbook.

Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, retiring after 27 Years

Wed, 1 May 2013 04:45:09 EST

Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, will retire from the company as of May 2013 after a 27 year career with Oldcastle Precast.

U.S. Army Reserve signs partnership with National Precast Concrete Association

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:53:27 EST

Brigadier General Tammy Smith, Director, Human Capital Core Enterprise, Office of the Chief Army Reserve (OCAR), presided over a signing ceremony that initiated a partnership between the Army Reserve (AR) and the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) recently.

NJIT Architecture students go beyond classroom to develop hurricane-resistant precast structures

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:19:57 EST

A group of students and faculty from New Jersey Institute of Technology's College of Architecture and Design recently experienced some "Beyond the Classroom" events as part of the ongoing work of the PCI Foundation.

Spancrete wins inaugural Eureka Award for innovation in precast

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:41:32 EST

The Business Journal recently announced Spancrete as a winner in the inaugural Eureka Awards.

Boost Motivation, Boost Profits

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:04:37 EST

Our latest nationwide survey of how 427 companies, including 17 precast concrete producers, are trying to persuade workers to improve productivity in today's uncertain times not surprisingly finds growing numbers of employees are now primarily motivated by basics — job security and pay — and only secondarily influenced by employer efforts using the latest “employee engagement” fad.

2013 Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Project Award Winners Exemplify the Advantages of Modern PT Applications

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:03:39 EST

The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) a nonprofit organization for the advancement of post-tensioned, prestressed concrete design and construction, has announced the recipients of the 2013 PTI Project Awards to be honored May 6 at the PTI Awards Dinner in Scottsdale, AZ during the 2013 PTI Convention.

Hanson Structural Precast featured on HOMETIME television show

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:43:11 EST

HOMETIME, one of television’s longest-running home improvement programs, will feature the use of hollow-core structural precast panels from Hanson Structural Precast in the weekly PBS episode scheduled for release on April 13, 2013.

Spanning the Lone Star State

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:33:56 EST

How three Texas precasters are meeting the challenges of a booming infrastructure market.

Mobile Block and Paver Plant

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:51:52 EST

Concrete block and paver producers can maintain healthy margins and extend their delivery territories by using a mobile block plant.

Preventing Slump Loss

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:58:44 EST

Many things can cause rapid slump loss. Aggregate, cement chemistry, fly ash sources, and admixtures are culprits.

PCI announces its 2013 webinar series

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:04:26 EST

Complimentary webinars focus on high performance topics and offer continuing education credit accepted in all 50 states.

Longer, leaner beams give precast an advantage

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 03:25:55 EST

Many state DOTs are collaborating with industry associations and experts to develop bridge beams that are more efficient for both bridge designers and precast producers.

Crete-Lease + 800-VOC-Xtra

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:30:30 EST

Advances in Precast Paving

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 03:59:23 EST

Today, precast pavement is considered a mature technology, providing highway agencies with an effective rapid construction option.

Product Focus: Form release agents

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:34:24 EST

The March/April issue of TCP features a spotlight on form release agents designed to help precasters meet the requirements of any job – from VOC-compliance to intricate architectural details. Here is a sampling of products that can be used to achieve your best results, whether you are using metal, wood, plastic, or fiberglass forms.

Vexcon + Max Release

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:14:48 EST

Certi-Vex Max Release non-staining, clear, form release treatment for forming applications.