Troubleshooting Cold Weather Concrete
By Kayla Hanson, P.E. As fall comes to a close, many of us across the country […]
The Right Approach Makes a Difference
Company support inspired Alfredo Lara to continue working at Panhandle Concrete Products and attain his Master […]
Never Too Late to Learn: Bill Wilson
By Kirk Stelsel, CAE What can a 25-year veteran of the precast concrete industry who has […]
NPCA Quality Control Manual: Significant Changes for 2019
The NPCA Quality Control Manual for Precast Concrete Plants serves as the guidance document for the […]
You’re Never Done with Dunnage
Ensuring the right dunnage is used can help protect the quality and appearance of your precast […]
Concrete Mix Design: Controlling Temperature and Time
Intentionally inducing DEF in a laboratory – an experiment for QC managers By Frank Bowen Editor’s […]
Testing Fresh Concrete: Part 2
Following ASTM standards for testing wet-cast fresh concrete is critical for manufacturing a high-quality precast concrete […]
Testing Conventional Fresh Concrete: Part 1
Following ASTM standards for testing conventional wet-cast fresh concrete is critical for manufacturing a high-quality precast […]
NPCA Quality Control Manual: What’s New?
The NPCA Quality Control Manual for Precast Concrete Plants serves as the guidance document for the […]
Welding of Reinforcing Steel: NPCA Requirements
NPCA regularly receives questions regarding the manufacture and installation of precast concrete products by phone and […]
The Basics: How Alkalis Affect Precast Concrete
Alkalis are soluble bases, meaning they possess a pH higher than 7. They are often used […]
Aggregates: A Vital Component of Your Mix Design
Consideration of aggregate’s effect on concrete properties is vital to manufacturing quality precast products. By Eric […]
