Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

The Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, in Nashville, Tennessee, used a variety of precast concrete to achieve sustainability features. The precast concrete components of this building were designed to be blast resistant and prevent the possibility of collapse. The project team, including precast concrete producer GATE Precast, incorporated photocatalytic concrete on the white precast concrete façade. This special formula allows the concrete to be self-cleaning, therefore removing air pollutants from the atmosphere. The results of this structure, its resiliency, sustainability, and energy efficiency, have helped advance the capabilities of green building. This project also won two 2024 PCI Design Awards in the categories, Sustainable Design Award and Government & Public Building Honorable Mention. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfVS8vKv #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #construction #pci #sustainability #resilient #precastprotectslife

Have you registered for the Precast Protects Life: Healthy Buildings webinar with Jim Schneider, LEED AP, PCI Mountain States Executive Director? This free webinar, taking place today, March 20, at 2pm Central Time, will discuss how precast concrete creates safe and healthy spaces where occupants can live and work. Attendees will learn about attributes, benefits, and considerations of using precast concrete to design healthy buildings. https://lnkd.in/g6M_sxNe #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #construction #healthybuildings #precastprotectslife #safespaces #webinar #onlinelearning

Looking to understand the variety of design and performance criteria connections are required to meet? Register today for the Online Academy: Precast Concrete Connections Design. Running from April 30 to June 11, participants will be familiar with the design codes, standards, and available resources for designing precast connections, be able to interpret weld symbols and select them appropriately for weld design, be familiar with common connections used with double tees, and more. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gm-aq_kg #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #construction #elearning #onlineacademy #education #pci #connections #precastprotectslife

When looking at today’s construction market demands, precast concrete is a very effective solution for enhancing project speed and job performance. This article, “Thin Brick Insulated Precast Wall Systems: A High-Performance Solution,” explores the topic of precast, prestressed concrete wall panels with thin brick facing, and the multitude of benefits that come along with this building material. Precast concrete sandwich wall panels are durable, effective, and energy efficient, all while retaining the look and feel of traditional brick construction. With the ability to present as the classic brick appearance, this material provides superior performance for decades. This is a single-source, one-component solution that addresses issues of cost efficiency, construction speed, design versatility, air and moisture leakage, and more. Read the full article, written by Jim Schneider, LEED AP, Executive Director of PCI Mountain States, featured in the March/April 2025 issue of the IIBEC Interface magazine: https://lnkd.in/e-7FecVD #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #construction #concretewallpanels #durable #sustainable #precastprotectslife

The March-April 2025 digital issue of the PCI Journal is here! This issue touches on an intro to a new structural precast building code, proposed AASHTO guidelines for adjacent precast concrete box beam bridge systems, an article on lateral capacity and repair of corrosion damaged pile bents, and more. Click here to read the digital issue now: https://lnkd.in/gDpgbn2J #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #pcijournal #magazine #design #precastprotectslife #construction

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the PCI staff! We hope your day is full of luck, enjoyment, and happiness. #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #precastprotectslife #pci #stpatricksday

Happy Pi Day from the PCI staff! Today, March 14, is a day to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (Π). 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures in pi, and is an important application in physics and engineering. #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #piday #construction

The Crossing at Jamaica Station is a mixed-use development consisting of two residential buildings. FXcollaborative Architects partnered with precast concrete producer, Global Precast Inc., to create an aesthetic façade for this large structure. With the use of precast concrete panels, this project met the resiliency and sustainability needs for the community along with achieving LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Crossing at Jamaica Station is a 2025 PCI Design Awards winner in the Building category, Mixed-Use Building. Read more about this project today: https://lnkd.in/eY_Zfgcm #howprecastbuilds #precastprotectslife #2025designawards #construction #precastconcrete #projectspotlight #projectprofile #pcidesignawards #sustainable

Have you registered for the 2025 PCI Productivity Tour, May 6 - 8, 2025? This tour, taking place in Austin, Texas, is a great opportunity to improve knowledge, share best practices with industry peers, and tour precast concrete plants in the local region. Please note: This opportunity is open for all producer and associate members only. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/gWxnig4w #howprecastbuilds #pci #construction #thetour #pciproductivitytour #qualitysummit #precastprotectslife

Save the date: 2026 PCI Design Awards is almost here! PCI will start accepting submissions for the 2026 PCI Design Awards on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The PCI Design Awards program recognizes design excellence and construction quality using precast concrete. Don't miss this opportunity to share your outstanding precast concrete projects. Additional information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gVSnt_Ky. Thank you to GCP (now Chryso) and Splice Sleeve North America for sponsoring the PCI Design Awards! #howprecastbuilds #2026pcidesignawards #precastconcrete #pci #designawards #designexcellence #precastprotectslife