All-Precast Concrete Data Center Shells Data Centers provide secure storage of today’s most valuable commodity, with all-precast systems offering the best defense against weather, natural disasters, and manmade threats. Data center construction has surged during the pandemic, fueled by huge growth in e-commerce. These facilities are getting larger, while timelines and schedules are getting shorter.…
Prefabricated Concrete Façade System A prefabricated concrete façade system can help ease the burden of building envelope design. Understanding how to connect these primary barrier systems to a building’s structure can give insights into the benefits of this building systems approach. In a recent study by FMI, architects and owners ranked exterior walls as the…
High Performance and Resilient Precast Educational Facilities The evolving construction industry, recent code changes, increasing sustainability requirements, and a challenging economy are just some of the factors increasing demand for safe, healthy, high-performance precast educational facilities. Today’s schools are more than just buildings; they are interactive learning environments. They are gathering places. They are safe…
Precast, Prestressed Concrete Piles Attendees will learn what prestressing concrete is and review specific structural design considerations for precast/prestressed concrete (PPC) piles, including pile types, production methods, pile handling, and installation. This presentation will summarize the advantages and benefits of using prestressed concrete piles in projects and provide an overview of the structural design considerations…
Precast Hollow-Core Floors and Walls This course will instruct participants about hollow-core products, how they are manufactured and handled, and different potential uses. We’ll explore how to design and build utilizing hollow-core floors and walls. We’ll discuss the inherent fire and blast resistance of hollow-core – major life-safety considerations, as well as the inherent low sound transmission of hollow-core floors which…
Advancing Bridge Construction in Texas HOSTED BY: Precast Concrete Manufacturer’s Association Description: This webinar discusses recent advancements in how precast concrete is being used on modern bridge projects in Texas and other locations. Recent project experiences are featured to demonstrate how creative designs using precast, prestressed concrete enhanced the success of numerous bridge projects. Design concepts available…
How Precast Builds: Architectural Versatility This session will provide an understanding of the aesthetics available through the use of architectural precast concrete, including its composition, shapes, and finish options. Through the use of case studies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of precast concrete’s unlimited options when paired with modeling software. Connections will also be…
Total Precast Concrete This one-hour program is intended for designers with some precast concrete experience and/or knowledge. Basic concepts of pre-stressing, components, and application towards a complete, total-precast building solution will be discussed. Typical design challenges and the unique project delivery process of total precast will be presented, and the unique ability of total precast…
Parking Structures: Cost Considerations Discussion on the cost considerations that go into using precast concrete in terms of designing, constructing, and maintaining parking garages. The webinar will include descriptions and discussion of the reasons to utilize precast concrete systems, products, and manufacturers in providing parking structures to owners, from initial design through project delivery. Parking…
Sustainable Design Using Precast Concrete Owners and occupants increasingly expect their buildings to operate at a high level over a long life cycle while also being conscious of their impact on the environment. This course will discuss considerations for the holistic design and construction of sustainable structures that perform efficiently and offer occupants and communities…