Precast Concrete Case Studies
Explore real-world projects that demonstrate how precast concrete delivers durable, efficient and innovative solutions across a wide range of applications. From complex infrastructure challenges to everyday projects, these case studies show what’s possible with precast.
Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Management
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Precast Answers the Call After Hurricane HeleneWhen Hurricane Helene damaged a community sewage pump station, a precaster 700 miles away stepped in to help restore critical infrastructure. -
Precast Helps Protect Lake Erie in ClevelandPrecast concrete plays a key role in a major infrastructure project designed to reduce pollution entering Lake Erie. -
Precast Solves a Colorado Stormwater ChallengeTight tolerances, winter conditions and a fixed schedule made precast an ideal stormwater solution for a new behavioral health facility in Colorado. -
Precast Works Behind the Scenes at Philadelphia Zoo’s Flamingo HabitatA custom precast drainage system provides the hidden infrastructure needed to support the Philadelphia Zoo’s new flamingo habitat. -
Precast Modernizes Wastewater Infrastructure at Coral Bay ClubOn an environmentally sensitive North Carolina coastline, precast helped upgrade aging wastewater infrastructure to accommodate future growth.
Transportation & Mobility
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Precast Drives the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel ExpansionPrecast concrete plays a critical role throughout Virginia’s largest highway construction project, helping support a massive expansion of the Hampton Roads crossing. -
Precast Speeds PennDOT Bridge WideningPrecast concrete and accelerated bridge construction techniques helped crews widen an interstate bridge in western Pennsylvania quickly and efficiently. -
Precast Takes Flight at Orlando International AirportHundreds of precast panels help support a 1.2-million-square-foot multimodal terminal connecting air, rail and ground transportation. -
Precast Meets the Challenge of Yellowstone’s New BridgeHigh above the Yellowstone River, precast concrete helps the project meet demanding structural, environmental and logistical requirements. -
Precast Culvert Replaces Two Failing Illinois BridgesA triple-cell precast culvert helped address roadway safety and flood-control concerns where two aging bridges crossed Jordan Creek. -
Precast Sound Walls Take Shape Along U.S. 69 ExpresswayAs Kansas rebuilds and expands a seven-mile stretch of U.S. 69, precast sound walls help reduce traffic noise for nearby communities.
Flood Protection & Environmental Resilience
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Precast Bridges Infrastructure and Restoration in TruckeeA precast arch culvert bridge helps restore Trout Creek while improving water quality, managing runoff and providing flood protection for the surrounding community. -
Precast Strengthens Flood Protection at Melvina Ditch ReservoirMore than a half-mile of precast retaining wall provides durable, attractive flood mitigation for a suburban Chicago community. -
Precast Restores a Critical Lifeline After Hurricane DamageAfter a hurricane destroyed vital infrastructure, a precaster helped communities reconnect and rebuild with a durable replacement solution.
Energy, Utilities & Critical Infrastructure
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Precast Powers the U.S. Coast Guard’s Pier NovemberEight precast electrical vaults support the upgraded power and communications systems serving the new pier and its national security cutters. -
Precast Powers a New Generation of Hydroelectric DamsPrecast concrete is helping expand hydroelectric infrastructure as utilities pursue dependable, carbon-free power generation. -
Precast Reaches New Heights in Water Tank SupportPrecast concrete brings its versatility and durability to an emerging application: elevated water tank support systems.
Industrial Solutions
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Precast Keeps a Louisiana Chemical Corridor MovingWhen downtime was not an option, a precast solution allowed piping to be routed beneath a highway and levee crossing without relying on traditional cast-in-place construction. -
Precast Provides a Solid Foundation for Chemical Plant StorageCustom precast slabs replaced cast-in-place foundations for chemical storage tanks, delivering a durable solution tailored to the plant’s needs.
Buildings & Site Development
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Precast Builds Strength Into Bakery Loft ApartmentsA 12-story apartment development demonstrates how precast can deliver the strength, durability and efficiency needed for urban residential construction -
Precast Supports the New Home of the Buffalo BillsA massive precast support-of-excavation wall provides critical below-grade infrastructure for the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. -
Precast Lays the Foundation for Sustainable Las Vegas Car WashesPrecast concrete provides a durable foundation for eco-conscious car wash facilities built to perform in the Las Vegas desert.
