Magazine Issue: Q3 2023
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Government Insights: Congress, White House Seek Ways to Address the Worker Shortage
The United States is wrestling with an economic conundrum as there are far too many jobs available without people to […]
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Industry Insights: Outlook Remains One of Marginal Growth
The first half of 2023 presented a number of challenges to the U.S. economy. Aggressive interest rate increases, stubborn inflation, […]
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Questions From the Field: When Should a Crack in Concrete Cause Concern
Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, emails, plant evaluations and […]
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The Evolution of Cements in Precast Concrete Manufacturing
The invention of portland cement in the 1800s ushered in an era for concrete to become the most used construction […]
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Testing Fresh Concrete
Fresh concrete testing takes time, and there are a number of standards to adhere to. The information collected during this […]
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Precast Concrete Takes Flight at Orlando Airport
When the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO) opened to the public in September 2022, the $2.8 billion […]
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Common OHSA Violations and How to Prevent Against Them
A strong and successful safety program consists of many key elements, including the identification and assessment of potential hazards preventing, […]
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Typical Tolerances for Precast Concrete
Tolerances are an important component of designing and manufacturing precast concrete structures. There are different types of tolerances for precast, […]
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Help Veteran Manufacturing Employees Adapt to Change
Change is the name of the game in today’s fast-paced world. But sometimes it can leave longtime employees grappling to […]
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LHV Precast: Jim and Bob Willis are the Heartbeat of this Upstate New York Company
LHV Precast was founded in 1979 by Richard and Clarice Willis, purchasing what originally was a satellite location for Lakelands […]
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Industry Influencer: Ron Thornton
Q. You currently are the executive director at the Precast Concrete Association of New York and vice president of Concrete […]
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Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Eases Commute for Virginia Drivers
What does a $3.9 billion roadway project look like? Significant manpower, high levels of planning and a dedicated team all […]