Speaker: Tom Rodak, NPCA
This webinar will explore how precast concrete manufacturers can cost-effectively leverage digital marketing to attract and engage buyers, generate leads and build customer loyalty. We will discuss practical best practices that you can use today to grow your business - as well as methods of gauging whether or not your digital programs are delivering results.

Speaker: Claude Goguen, P.E., NPCA
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) tell the life cycle story of a product in a single, standardized, comprehensive report. This webinar will detail what EPDs are, what information is needed to create an EPD, how to obtain a verified EPD, and what to expect over the next few years for EPD demand in the marketplace.

Speaker: Claude Goguen, P.E., NPCA
During this webinar, we will focus on the finishing of concrete for precast products. We will go through the stages of finishing while emphasizing when the different processes can begin. We will look at videos and images to demonstrate when it is appropriate to begin certain finishing operations. We will identify the different tools and what tool made of what material works best for the concrete in question. We also will share some tips to help finishers perfect their craft.

Speaker: TBD
Succession planning is a broad term that describes the steps needed to replace one leader with another. Learn how succession planning can become a process of identifying, assessing and continually developing talent in all key areas of your business.

Speaker: Hugh Martin, P.E., NPCA
Understanding shop drawings is critical to producing good quality products in your plant. Misplaced rebar or a block out in the wrong location can mean wasted time, money, and effort by your production team – not to mention an unhappy customer. This webinar will discuss the fundamentals of reading shop drawings for production personnel so they can properly produce the product shown and know when to ask questions if something looks off.

Speaker: AJ Krick, Lean Consultant
Companies should always be working to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Considering the challenges in recruiting and retaining workers, it is more important than ever to assess your productivity and optimize your labor resources. A process may traditionally require a number of people a certain time to complete; however, some analysis and adjustments could reduce that total time, enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Implementing lean manufacturing principles can help find those efficiencies.

Speaker: Kayla Hanson, P.E., Concrete Sealants Inc.; Claude Goguen, P.E., NPCA; Hugh Martin, P.E., NPCA
PQS Level II – Technical is designed for plant personnel who are responsible for design, interpretation of drawings, product setup or quality control. Attendees will learn the technical concepts that explain why we do things the way we do them in the plant. This five-day course will be conducted Sept. 21, 26 and 28 and Oct. 3 and 5.

Speaker: Jamie Wegner, Afinitas
The appearance of precast products is only as good as the forms used to produce them. Improperly maintained forms can result in bad joints, spalling, chipping, out of tolerance product, and even injury to plant personnel. In this webinar, we will discuss how to properly maintain forms to help ensure a pristine product, safe working conditions and easier cleanup for your crew.