NPCA Blog
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A Shrinking Labor Force and a Record Construction Headcount
Data as of Aug. 1. BLS releases its preliminary payroll benchmark revision on Aug. 28, which may revise the payroll […]
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2026-27 Precast Solutions Student Competition Now Open
The NPCA Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2026-27 Precast Solutions Student Competition, giving college students the opportunity to […]
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NPCA’s Advocacy Against Canadian Cement Tariffs
Earlier this week, NPCA President and CEO Nick Rhoad sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. The […]
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NPCA Joins Coalition Supporting Federal Transportation Funding
The National Precast Concrete Association joined dozens of national transportation, construction, manufacturing and business organizations in urging congressional leaders to […]
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Surface Transportation Funding Talks Slow as Congress Eyes Short-Term Extension
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Slows Momentum toward a full, multi-year surface transportation reauthorization has slowed considerably since the House Transportation & […]
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NPCA Joins Industry Coalition in Support of WRDA 2026
The National Precast Concrete Association has joined fellow members of the North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) in signing a letter […]
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NPCA Announces 2026-27 Committees
Committees have been a strong foundation for NPCA’s growth for many years, addressing major industry issues and responding to challenges […]
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Backlogs Rise, Costs Climb: A Mixed Midyear Outlook for Construction
The clearest read on construction at midyear comes from the companies getting hired to do the work, and their outlooks […]
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New ASTM Standards Elevate the Standard of Practice for Precast Water and Wastewater Systems
ASTM Committee C27 recently published two new test procedures and one new guide specification for 2026. Each of these further […]
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7 Students Awards NPCA Foundation Scholarships
The NPCA Foundation recently celebrated the next generation of industry leaders when seven students learned they were this year’s recipients […]
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NPCA Launches ‘Built for Purpose’ Awards Seeking Best of American Infrastructure
In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, NPCA is seeking best-in-class projects utilizing precast concrete to show the power […]
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BUILD America 250 Act Advances Out of Committee
The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure voted 61-2 on May 22, 2026 to advance the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and […]