Take advantage of opportunities during The Precast Show 2022 to see the sites and sounds of Kansas City. You can register in advance for any of the following events through The Precast Show Registration Page.
Plant Tour
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The Precast Show Optional Tour: KC’s Visual Voice
Thursday, March 3: 8:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Meet in the Kansas City Marriott Lobby at 8:00 a.m.
Member/Non-Member prices
- Full package: $70/$95
- Trade Show only: $120/ $145
- Child: $35
Union Station, known as Kansas City’s front porch, is an architectural masterpiece and a family-friendly favorite. After a continental breakfast in one of the many historic nooks, guests then will enjoy a historical tour of Union Station followed by a visit to either Science City or The Planetarium. Perfect for kids and adults alike.
NPCA Keynote Luncheon Featuring Industry Awards and Graduations
Thursday, March 3: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Kansas City Marriott Basie Ballroom
Member/Non-Member prices
- Full package: Included with any full package but requires registration
- Trade Show only: $65/$90
- Child: $10
This annual event celebrates the graduates of NPCA’s Master Precaster program. We also honor the winners of the Best Practices Awards, NPCA Safety Awards and recognize NPCA Certified Plant anniversaries before hearing from a keynote speaker who shares analysis and insight into industry trends.
Michael Hoffman is president of Igniting Performance, a Dallas-based company that specializes in the skills of sales, customer loyalty and leadership. During the last 20-plus years, Hoffman has delivered professional speaking engagements and customized training to organizations across this country and abroad.
Hoffman’s unique delivery and rich background drives home his message that business is and will always be about people. How we approach our customers both internal and external sets us apart from all our competition.
Product Presentation: Allplan
Thursday, March 3: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Product Presentation area of trade show floor.
Join Frank Holz and David R. Loughery as they demonstrate how easy it is to use Allplan APPs for underground structures. APPs are fully customizable, reinforced precast project models, available right out of the box. Holz and Loughery then will show how to easily generate shop drawings and rebar schedules directly from the model as well as how to design precast buildings and parking structures with Allplan Planbar. Finally, they will show how to use data from a 3-D model to streamline project management, production, shipping and erection.
Product Presentation: CarbonCure
Thursday, March 3: 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Product Presentation area of trade show floor.
Join Shannon Seipel, Director of Technical Services and Support at CarbonCure, as she demonstrates CarbonCure’s innovative CO₂ technology that enables precast/prestressed producers to deliver more sustainable products without sacrificing strength or performance. Join us for an in-depth look at how CarbonCure’s technology works – from testing and mix optimization to seamlessly integrating into regular production.
Women in Precast Reception (Hosted by PCI)
Thursday, March 3: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This event is free to attend but requires registration.
Celebrate the Power of Women in our industry at this annual PCI-hosted reception. This is an opportunity to mingle, connect with peers and engage in conversations about unique issues faced by women in the precast concrete industry. Join in a lively, fun ice-breaker that includes prizes, stemless wine glass takeaways and complimentary wine, beer and appetizers. Registration is free and open to all self- identified women in the precast industry.
NPCA Foundation Student Design Competition
Product Presentation area on Show Floor
Friday, March 4: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Come watch presentations from student teams representing schools across the nation. This event is free to attend by anyone with Show Floor access.
Product Presentation: Brickeye Inc./AOMS Technologies
Friday, March 4: 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Product Presentation area of trade show floor.
Lumicon Concrete Sensors allow quicker stripping of forms and movement of elements, improved quality and critical data and insight for mix design optimization. Learn how concrete maturity sensors are leveraged in precast production.
Product Presentation: Titan 3000 Precast Management System
Friday, March 4: 3:00 p.m. to 3:415 p.m.
Product Presentation area of trade show floor.
Titan 3000 goes mobile. From quality control and scanning inventory to picking loads and getting delivery tickets signed, you now can streamline key plant processes through a cellphone. Learn more about mobile enhancements to Titan 3000’s Precast Plant Management System at this informative session.
The Precast Show Final Event: The Roaring ’20s
Saturday, March 5: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Meet in Convention Center Lobby 2200 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Member/Non-Member prices
- Full package: $110/$210
- Trade Show only: $215/$245
- Child: $55
Travel back in time to 1920s Prohibition and enjoy live music, food, dancing and drinks at the Midland Theatre, home to one of Kansas City’s most famous speak-easies. This 3,200-seat theater constructed in 1927 includes more than 500,000 feet of gold leaf decorating spectacular plaster and woodwork. Used originally as a movie house, complete with pipe organ, the Midland Theatre’s five levels recently were restored to their original look alongside performing stages, bars and lounges to entertain any guest.