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Magazine Issue: Q2 2023
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Producing Self-Consolidating Concrete: Where to Start?
Self-consolidating concrete – commonly referred to as SCC – has been available throughout North America for more than 20 years. […]
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Environmental Product Declarations Are Slowly Being Required for U.S. Precast Concrete Projects
Ask precast concrete products manufacturers about concrete strength, water-to-cementitious ratio or air content, and they immediately can provide accurate details. […]
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Questions From the Field: Self-consolidating Concrete
Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, emails, plant evaluations and […]
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Industry Insights: Mixed Signals Cloud Economic Outlook for Precast Concrete
The U.S. economy continues to experience inflation levels that have not been seen in 40 years. While inflation has fallen […]
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Government Insights: Buy America Interest for the Precast Industry
There’s been a lot of talk in the nation’s capital about Buy America, also referred to as Buy American or […]
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Clear, Concise Communication is Key to Precast Shop Drawings
A picture is worth 1,000 words. In precast concrete engineering, it easily could require 1,000 words to describe a single […]
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The Role of Quality Control at a Precast Concrete Facility
A quality control department is an important element in any precast concrete manufacturing operation. Considering the potential pitfalls that can […]
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Put Employee Feedback Into Action
Employee engagement in the United States is at an all-time low. This should be motivation enough for companies to get […]
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Handling Heat and Extreme Weather at a Precast Concrete Facility
Safe operations in the precast concrete industry encompass a wide variety of factors and situations. Cranes, heavy equipment and massive […]
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Third-Generation at Scituate Concrete Products Looks To Grow Market Share While Adhering To Founding Principles
Situated on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard midway between Boston and Cape Cod, Mass., Scituate Concrete Products is a third-generation, family-owned […]
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Industry Influencer: Joan Blecha
Q. You don’t come from a family with a long history in the precast concrete industry. How did you find […]
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Jensen Precast Helps Bring the Truckee Bridge Project to Life in the Sierra Nevada
Regular communication and coordination were crucial at every step for a precast arch culvert bridge that stands as a key […]