Author: NPCA
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Survey Shows U.S. Manufacturers are Optimistic Despite Challenges
Inflation. Labor shortage. Supply chain issues. These are the realities of 2022 for manufacturers throughout the United States and around […]
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ACI 318-19 and Its Impact on Precast Concrete Structures
NPCA Director of Codes and Standards Daryl Burns recently authored an article about ACI 318-19 “Building Code Requirements for Structural […]
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Informed Infrastructure Compares Precast to Cast-in-Place for Manhole Bases
Informed Infrastructure recently conducted a product evaluation for manhole bases, comparing precast concrete vs. cast-in-place. In six of the eight […]
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Lumber Costs Plummeting As Part of ‘Great Reset’
The lumber bubble has popped, and prices are dropping dramatically for the building material. According to Fortune magazine, lumber futures […]
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Minnesota, Kansas, New Jersey designate funds for 2023 projects
Three U.S. states in July and August made funds available to support transportation projects, according to a report in the […]
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NPCA’s Breaking the Mold Podcast Discusses Industry Issues
Whether in your car on the way to the plant, working out at the gym or relaxing at home, broaden […]
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ASTM C27 Renames Leadership Award after Gary Munkelt
ASTM Committee C27 has renamed its top annual award to the Gary Munkelt Distinguished Leadership Award, honoring the initial recipient […]
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Virginia Offers Bid Adjustments for Increased Steel Prices
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it is considering pay adjustments for state construction projects to counter the […]
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Port of Los Angeles Reduces Container Backlog By 80%
The backlog of ships waiting to unload goods at the Port of Los Angeles has fallen 80 percent over the […]
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Twin Cities Unveil Airport Transit Hub that Features Precast Concrete in Design
The new Silver Ramp at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport marks a blend of form and function not often seen […]
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Watch: Utah DOT Uses Dish Soap to Facilitate ABC Bridge Installation
The Utah Department of Transportation recently slid a 1.1-million-pound bridge into place using dish soap to smooth the slide via […]
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White House Awarding $1 Billion in Airport Projects
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will soon begin awarding $1 billion in contracts to repair and improve terminals at 85 […]