As green space continues to be replaced by impervious surfaces such as pavements and roofs, communities across the United States are challenged to manage the increasing stormwater runoff to avoid flooding, erosion, sewer overflows and water contamination. Precast concrete manufacturers offer a variety of products that can detain, treat, harvest, and mimic the natural processes of stormwater management. During this session, we will go through examples of precast stormwater management systems with a specific focus on stormwater detention and infiltration systems. We will examine design aspects with a focus on important considerations when sizing and laying out a detention system.

Climate change is having a profound effect on communities around the world. Unpredictable weather patterns are resulting in damaging natural events such as flooding and wildfires. Intersecting with this trend is a long overdue investment in America’s infrastructure, resulting in many roads, bridges, sewers and other utilities undergoing replacement or rehabilitation. A community’s ability to recover from natural disasters is significantly impacted by its infrastructure’s ability to withstand extreme conditions. During this session, we will define the key elements of a climate-resilient infrastructure. We will discuss design strategies that don’t just focus on the individual systems but consider potential vulnerabilities and interdependencies in lifeline systems such as transportation, energy, communication and water/wastewater infrastructure.

In the construction business, success is influenced by relationships. Owners, designers, contractors and suppliers must establish partnerships that foster trust, communication and value. As the use of precast concrete products continues to expand in infrastructure and building construction projects, precast suppliers and contractors are working together more than ever. The contractor-precast product supplier relationship is key to delivering a successful project. During this session, we will examine how a strong relationship can result in added value during different phases of a project. We will discuss finding a supplier that aligns with a company’s goals and communicates openly about its products and new technology.

Find out how to ensure precast concrete septic tanks are watertight. Examine what methods and materials work best to keep everything in in and everything out out. Essential knowledge for onsite wastewater system regulators, inspectors, designers and installers. 

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Explore what is new in concrete and how it is influencing precast concrete manufacturing and use with Dr. Tyler Ley of Oklahoma State University. Ley was named one of the Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry by Concrete Construction Magazine and is a popular YouTuber on everything concrete. Great opportunity to listen to an award-winning educator whose passion for concrete has led him and his students to find new ways to make this durable material even better.

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Discover the many uses for precast concrete structures in onsite decentralized wastewater treatment applications and to which standards they should conform. Find out how producers are designing and manufacturing these structures to meet and exceed quality, durability and strength requirements.  A great webinar for onsite wastewater system regulators, inspectors, designers and installers.

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Learn more about stormwater and sanitary sewer structures such as manholes, inlets, catch basins and vaults and how adherence to industry standards such as ASTM and ACI helps ensure the highest quality product.  See how precast concrete producers design and manufacture their products to meet or exceed these stringent standards.  This session will provide essential information to assist regulators, specifiers, designers, inspectors, and contractors to minimize risk and maximize value. 

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