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Read more about innovative precast products, designs and viable solutions such as our latest member work, news, education, outreach and activities to our thoughts on the world of the precast, prestressed concrete industry at large. This blog is a resource for PCI members as well as professionals in construction, design, and academia.

November 7, 2024 by Dawn Decker

The Role of Precast Concrete in Mixed-Use Parking Structures

October 1, 2024 by Dawn Decker

Design Deep Dive: Architectural Excellence with Thin Brick Precast Facades

September 5, 2024 by Dawn Decker

Designing & Constructing the Museum of the American Revolution: A Masterclass in Modern Prefabrication Techniques

May 14, 2024 by Dawn Decker

Winning Strategies for Hiring Qualified Construction Pros

April 16, 2024 by Dawn Decker

Why Concrete is the Hero of Sustainability Stories

March 8, 2024 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Rawan Webb, Project Engineer, Northeast Precast

March 4, 2024 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Mackenzie Vukicevich, Production Engineer, Northeast Precast (NEP)

February 21, 2024 by Dawn Decker

5 Reasons for Total Precast Concrete Construction

December 12, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — InfoSight

November 28, 2023 by Dawn Decker

A Professor's Perspective: Penn and Precast

November 20, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: ChristianaCare Parking Garage

November 3, 2023 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Transportation Structures & Bridge Design

October 30, 2023 by Dawn Decker

A Professor's Perspective: Fostering Real-World Experiences in Prestressed Concrete Design

October 24, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: I-579 Urban Open Space Cap

October 17, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Shockey Precast

September 21, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: NYCSCA’s Precast Gymnasium Prototype

September 19, 2023 by Dawn Decker

A Professor's Perspective: Concrete Thinking - Lessons in Precast Design, Testing, and Fabrication

September 14, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Northeast Precast

August 29, 2023 by Dawn Decker

A CIM Professor's Perspective: Mohamed Mahgoub

August 23, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Hamilton Cove

August 16, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Tindall Corporation

July 26, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Architectural Polymers

July 19, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Fern Hollow Bridge Replacement in Frick Park

June 13, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: JFK Logistics Center

June 7, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Nitterhouse Concrete Products

May 30, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Veterans in Precast: Lenny Radziewicz, Driver, Northeast Prestressed Products

May 29, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Veterans in Precast: Sean Dixon, Vice President of Construction and Estimating, High Concrete Group

May 26, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Veterans in Precast: Brandon Duffel, Sales and Business Development Manager, Shockey Precast/Metromont Corporation

May 25, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Veterans in Precast: Casey Rogers, Design Drafter, Tindall Corporation

May 24, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Veterans in Precast: John Rhubart, Materials Manager for Superior Walls - Northeast Precast

May 23, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Veterans in Precast: Lydia Laughlin, Payroll Administrator - Northeast Prestressed Products LLC

May 22, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Veterans in Precast: Ben Grimsley, Field Operations Manager, Martin Concrete Construction, Inc.

May 18, 2023 by Dawn Decker

JVI Inc. Member Spotlight: Producing Precast Components

May 17, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Honeywell Headquarters, Legacy Union III

April 24, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Haddonfield Borough Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

April 18, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Coastal Precast Systems

March 20, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Splice Sleeve North America

March 16, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Lori Westerholm, Supply Chain Manager – VA Operations of Metromont, LLC.

March 15, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Sarah Crandall, Advertising Manager of Smith-Midland Corporation

March 14, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Bethany Light, Transportation Manager of High Transit LLC

March 13, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Kate Werley, Controller at Northeast Prestressed Products

March 10, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Nicole Rodriguez, Operations Manager at Splice Sleeve North America, Inc.

March 9, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Patricia Daves, QC Inspector at Tindall Building Systems

March 8, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Heidi Burnhauser, Dispatcher at Northeast Prestressed Products LLC

March 7, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Melissa Reid, Director of Marketing at High Concrete Group

March 6, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Renee Fabbri, Continuous Improvement Manager at Northeast Precast

February 22, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Museum of American Revolution

February 15, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight — Universal Concrete Products

February 8, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete Earns an A+ for K-12 School Construction

January 30, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Essex County Hall of Records Parking Garage

January 18, 2023 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight - Hamilton Form Company

December 14, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Why Teach and Learn About Precast, Prestressed Concrete?

December 5, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight – Architectural Precast Innovations, Inc.

December 1, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Architectural Precast Delivers Striking School Solution

November 30, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete Protects Life & Meets ATFP Requirements

November 14, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight Monthly Blog – Boston Valley Terra Cotta

October 25, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Redefining Waterfront Luxury with Precast Concrete

October 17, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight Monthly Blog – Dutchland, Inc.

September 30, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Shea Jones, Director of Project Management, Northeast Precast

September 29, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Sean Johnson, District Sales Manager, Insteel Wire Products

September 28, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Aaron Fisher, VP of Business Development, Ernest Maier/Concrete Building Systems

September 22, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Philip Berardi, CSCP, Supply Chain Specialist, High Concrete Group

September 20, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Summer Meeting 2022 Keynote Recap | PCI-MA

September 19, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Evan Fink, Sales and Purchasing Manager, Northeast Prestressed Products LLC

September 15, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Kyle Bensing, Operations Foreman, High Concrete Group

September 14, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Seamless Precast Concrete Data Center Provides a Cohesive Campus Aesthetic

September 13, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Pete Gorgas, Engineering Manager, Northeast Precast

September 12, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Northeast Prestressed Products LLC, Cressona, PA. The Total Precast Concrete Bridge Solution

September 8, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Victor Won, Project Manager, Smith-Midland Corporation

September 1, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Young Professionals in Precast: Mckenzie Kallquist, Production Manager, Tindall

August 30, 2022 by Dawn Decker

The Future of Construction: Precast Concrete Education

August 22, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member Spotlight Monthly Blog – Sustainability at Ernest Maier

August 17, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Applying “Iconic” Innovation to Get Heads to Beds Quickly in Metropolitan Apartment Complex

August 15, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Pittsburgh Bridge Restoration on Track to Meet Extraordinary Timeline

July 25, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Nawkaw: Perfecting Precast with Concrete Finishes

July 18, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Creating Cohesion with a New Build Amid Existing Gothic Architecture

July 6, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Why Precast Parking Garages Are Superior

June 13, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member News – June

June 8, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: An Elegant Office Building Constructed Despite Serious Time & Cost Constraints

May 24, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member News – May

May 16, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: A Luxury Apartment Complex Built Amidst A Historic Community

May 10, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Advantages of Precast Concrete Construction on Project Timelines Compared to Traditional Construction Methods

May 5, 2022 by Dawn Decker

The Benefits of Using Precast Concrete for Data Center Construction

April 20, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Constructing Oceanfront Elegance with Precast Concrete

April 18, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member News – April

March 30, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Lilian Ray, Process Technician at Smith-Midland Corporation

March 28, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Lauren Rose, Design Team Leader at High Concrete Group

March 25, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Terri Ward, Marketing Manager at Metromont Corporation

March 22, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Workforce FAQ: Benefits of Working in Precast

March 21, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Cheyenne Doyle-Schreffler, Project Engineer at Northeast Precast

March 16, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Stephanie Hampton, Senior Technical Sales Engineer at Lehigh Hanson

March 15, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Suzanne Aultman, PE, LPCI, Vice President of Engineering at Metromont Corporation

March 11, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Alexis Carr, Executive Assistant at Northeast Precast

March 10, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Queenie Webster, Steel Shop Team Member at Smith-Midland Corporation

March 9, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Brittany Colmery, Design Engineer at High Concrete Group

March 8, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Angie Ruth, Estimating Development Manager at Metromont Corporation

March 7, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Natalie Martin, Technical Sales Manager at Cresset Chemical Company

March 4, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Danielle Fleagle, Safety/IT Director at Northeast Prestressed Products, LLC

March 2, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Women in Construction: Patty Peterson, Director of Organizational Development at Tindall Corporation

February 16, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Liberty University

February 14, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member News – February

February 10, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Why Precast Concrete Is the Best Choice for Your Next Construction Project

January 27, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Cut Construction Costs & Accelerate Timelines with Precast Concrete

January 19, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Private School Complements Campus with Modern Parking Garage

January 17, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Member News – January

January 13, 2022 by Dawn Decker

Thin Brick & Architectural Terra Cotta in Precast Concrete Panels Enhance Building Facades

December 21, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: NJIT Parking Garage Blends Seamlessly with Campus & Surrounding City

December 13, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – December

December 8, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Designing One Willoughby Square

December 2, 2021 by Dawn Decker

How Owner-Developers Can Solve Their Top AEC Project Challenges

November 16, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – November

November 8, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Rebuilding the Richmond City Justice Center

November 4, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: 500 Pearl Street Parking Garage

October 25, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Precast Revitalizes Beach Town with Modern Updates & Essential Housing

October 22, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Continuing Education & Plant Tours

October 20, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: A Design-Build Approach to Military Housing

October 18, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – October

October 8, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Precast Insulated Wall Panels

October 7, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Expanding University Housing with Architectural Precast

September 29, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Award Winning Parking Garage: Penn State Hershey Medical Center Parking Garage

September 24, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Architectural Precast Concrete

September 21, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Architectural Precast Concrete Program Changes

September 17, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: PCI Certification & Architectural Certification Program Updates

September 14, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – September 2021

September 10, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Total Precast Structures

September 8, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Guest Lecture at the University of Delaware

August 30, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Reducing On-Site Work with Precast Concrete: Replacing the SR 191 Bridge Inside Stites Tunnel

August 27, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Parking Structures

August 25, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Shannondell at Valley Forge

August 23, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Guest Blog – The Role of Precast Concrete in Better Building Acoustics

August 20, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Hollow Core Plank/Roof and Floor Systems

August 13, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: How Sustainable is Precast Concrete?

August 11, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – August 2021

July 30, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Multi-Hazard Protection & Precast Concrete Performance

July 28, 2021 by Dawn Decker

2021 PCI Design Award Winner: FDNY Rescue Company 2

July 26, 2021 by Dawn Decker

University of Delaware, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Awarded $100,000

July 23, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Optimizing Precast Structures: Balancing Size, Weight & Cost for Efficient Installation

July 22, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: The Revetment House

July 20, 2021 by Dawn Decker

The Role of Precast Concrete in Resilience-Based Design

July 16, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: What is Precast Concrete?

July 13, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – July (2021)

July 9, 2021 by Dawn Decker

FAQ Fridays: Precast Concrete Design Options with Precast Cladding & Building Enclosure Panels

June 30, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Top Construction Tech Trends on Full Display in the Precast Concrete Industry

June 28, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Villanova Pike Field Parking Garage

June 25, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: The Latitude Apartments

June 23, 2021 by Dawn Decker

PCI Mid-Atlantic Proudly Recognizes 2021 PCI Fellows

June 22, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete for Parking Structures: Cut Costs & Time

June 15, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – June

June 11, 2021 by Dawn Decker

PCI Chair Dennis Fink Shares Vision for 2021

May 27, 2021 by Dawn Decker

2021 PCI Annual Design Awards Celebrate Precast Versatility, Efficiency & Resiliency

May 26, 2021 by Dawn Decker

2021 Design Award Winner: Old Easton Bridge

May 25, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Constructing the Marc Basnight Bridge with Precast Concrete

May 24, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Sustainable Design with Precast Concrete

May 21, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Interstate 78 Bridge

May 20, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Meet Anthony McConnell, Guest Speaker, RAMSA Precast Institutional Buildings Webinar

May 19, 2021 by Dawn Decker

The PCI Architectural Certification Program: Specifying the Standards Behind High-Quality Structures

May 18, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – May

May 17, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Lehigh Valley Charter School

May 14, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Hartford County Bridge

May 6, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete in Parking Garages

May 5, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Two Must-Have Resources for Precast Concrete Transportation Projects

April 26, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Design Assist: How to Get the Best Results with Precast, Prestressed Concrete

April 21, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete in Multi-Family Residential Projects

April 13, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – April

March 29, 2021 by Dawn Decker

What is Precast Concrete? Precast Concrete Defined

March 25, 2021 by Dawn Decker

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Awarded $60,000

March 22, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Precast 101: Get Familiar with Precast, Prestressed Concrete

March 16, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete in School Projects

March 15, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – March

March 11, 2021 by Dawn Decker

How to Build Resilience & Succeed in an AEC Industry Career

March 4, 2021 by Dawn Decker

The Benefits of Total Precast Concrete Structures

March 2, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Embassy Suites Hotel

February 24, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Enhancing AEC Education with Experiential Learning & Trade Organization Partnerships

February 15, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Member News – February

January 25, 2021 by Dawn Decker

January Member News: Building Student Housing with Precast Concrete

January 21, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Designing Impressive Commercial & Mixed-Use Buildings with Precast Concrete

January 20, 2021 by Dawn Decker

3 Ways to Determine if Precast Concrete Is Ideal for Your Office Building

January 13, 2021 by Dawn Decker

Job Site Safety in the Precast Concrete Industry

December 22, 2020 by Dawn Decker

The Future of the Construction Industry: Where We Are & Where We're Headed

December 17, 2020 by Dawn Decker

December Member News: Building Precast Concrete Parking Structures

December 3, 2020 by Dawn Decker

The Resilience of Precast, Prestressed Concrete

November 30, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Construction Industry Outlook: The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19

November 17, 2020 by Dawn Decker

November Member News: Precast Concrete School Construction & More

November 11, 2020 by Dawn Decker

The Efficiency of Precast, Prestressed Concrete

October 28, 2020 by Dawn Decker

The Versatility of Precast, Prestressed Concrete

October 21, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Cost Drivers of Building with Precast Concrete

October 16, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Engage Students in Your Academic Architecture, Engineering & Construction Management Program

October 15, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete Protects Life & Meets ATFP Requirements

September 30, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Case Study: Beckville Road Bridge

September 30, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Total Cost of Ownership in Construction: A Call for New Research & Smarter Solutions

September 15, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Precast Concrete Protects Life & Meets ATFP Requirements

August 17, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Create Your Own COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan

August 14, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Finding Precast Concrete Shipping & Erection Success

August 14, 2020 by Dawn Decker

Member News: Tindall Unveils T-SLAB™ & More Precast Updates

July 21, 2020 by Dawn Decker

July Member News: The Latest Precast Concrete Updates