Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Teterboro Airport in New Jersey is extremely popular for those flying in and out of the New York City metropolitan area on corporate or private aircrafts. An aging air traffic control tower (Teterboro ATCT) needed a replacement and precast concrete producer, Unistress Corp. was ready to help. By using precast concrete, the project team achieved durability, resiliency, and quick turnaround time. The structure was built to withstand high winds, harsh weather, seismic conditions, and is likely to be in service for many years to come. The precast concrete workflow was centered on the BIM approach, helping to ensure all precast concrete components were produced, handled, and set in place as intended. This project is a 2025 PCI Design Awards winner in the Special category, BIM Award. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMt5w56S #howprecastbuilds #precastprotectslife #2025designawards #construction #precastconcrete #projectspotlight #projectprofile #pcidesignawards #sustainable

The Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award recognizes PCI certified plants for excellence in manufacturing and craftsmanship of architectural precast concrete and glass fiber reinforced concrete structures and individual components. The 2024 award winner is GATE Precast and their work for the Crow Museum of Asian Art at the University of Texas at Dallas. This museum encapsulates the blending of architecture and landscape, showcasing precast concretes versatility and creativity. Read more about this project and award in the article ‘Museum Honored with Precast Concrete Craftsmanship Award’: https://lnkd.in/gC_JECXU #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #pci #freedmanaward #construction #precastprotectslife

The PCI Design Precast competition, held at 2025 PCI Convention, was a true sign of precast concretes creativity and innovation. This collegiate competition challenged teams to design a structure and explore the uses of architectural precast concrete enclosure systems. This year, University of Maryland students took first, second and third place in the PCI Design Precast competition. Read more about the winners and this competition in University of Maryland's article “In Concrete Design Competition, UMD Breaks the Mold”: https://lnkd.in/ggtvqFcU #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #designprecast #pci #construction #studenteducation #architecture

#ThrowbackThursday to the LPCI 20th Anniversary at the 2025 PCI Convention in Indiana. This event provided a great opportunity for networking and focused on the Leadership PCI program. LPCI is a year-long initiative designed to accelerate professional growth, offering members the chance to develop essential leadership skills. The program is dedicated to identifying and promoting the next generation of industry leaders. Applications for sponsors and candidates for the 2025 LPCI class close on August 30, 2025. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g23XvuWp #howprecastbuilds #precastconcrete #throwbackthursday #lpci #employeegrowth #construction #precastprotectslife

Will you be submitting a precast concrete project to the 2026 PCI Design Awards? PCI will start accepting submissions next week! Save the date for 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 #april1 #designexcellence #precastprotectslife

Did you know that precast concrete is the ideal construction material for prioritizing safety? FORTRESS Nameplate expresses a new level of multi-hazardous protection using precast concrete, reaching beyond industrial settings. This modular solution showcases precast concrete's strength, non-combustible nature, and ability to withstand forces significantly higher than previous design limits. Designed as a monolithic, air-tight structure, this module has undergone rigorous testing to demonstrate its priority of safety. The precast concrete industry continues to move forward in protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Read more about precast concrete's priority of safety in the Ascent issue, Precast Protects Life: https://lnkd.in/etFpHvFJ #precastprotectslife #precastconcrete #construction #resilient #durable #howprecastbuilds #pci

Home to more than 100 webinars offering free education and continuing education credits from 1-1.5 CEU, the PCI eLearning Center is a great resource made just for you. Grow your precast concrete knowledge of design aspects, quality control skills, and more. Visit our website today to learn from a wide variety of topics dedicated to precast concrete: https://oasis.pci.org #howprecastbuilds #pci #precastconcrete #construction #continuingeducation #elearning #precastprotectslife

As an older structure experiencing deterioration and other safety concerns, I-5 Over 26th Avenue Bridge in Oregon was due for a replacement. The Oregon Department of Transportation worked with precast concrete producer, Knife River Prestress, to design a unique bridge replacement solution. With the use of precast concrete, construction time was reduced, construction performance and quality were enhanced, and project cost was decreased. The outcome of this project benefits the community and public in many ways. This project is a 2025 Design Awards winner in the Transportation category, Bridge with a Main Span up to 75 Feet. Read more about this project: https://lnkd.in/gsZ3nB-8 #howprecastbuilds #precastprotectslife #2025designawards #construction #precastconcrete #projectspotlight #projectprofile #pcidesignawards #sustainable

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 fa?ade. 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