| Efficient & Low-Impact Rehabilitation Using Precast Slabs | 3/25/2021 | Webinar: Efficient and Low-Impact Rehabilitation Using Precast-Prestressed Concrete Replacement Slabs. Rapid construction, minimal impact to the public and low life cycle costs are quickly becoming common themes among Departments of Transportation across America. Precast Concrete Pavement replacement slabs have been successfully implemented in several states across the country and in fact, the technology has spread overseas to at least seven countries. Adding prestressing strand to the concrete slab increases the benefit this technology can provide to the designer. In this presentation, participants will be introduced to the uses and benefits of Precast Concrete Pavement replacement slabs with an emphasis on prestressing. Recent projects in Mobile, AL and Los Angeles, CA will be highlighted. | WEB210325 |
| Collaborative Design Assist & Arch Precast Case Studies | 2/25/2021 | This webinar will explore the collaborative design assist process and how it enables project teams obtain their design goals while maintaining design integrity within budget, as illustrated through a range of architectural precast project case studies. It will explore collaboration of design and construction teams and the advantages of technology-based BIM, CNC and module-based forming for mold fabrication. Case studies will include: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science with interviews from the design team reflecting on the design-assist collaboration of this iconic structure; and, One South First, a unique project on the former Domino Sugar manufacturing site in Brooklyn, NY – with collaboration from the architect, developer and precast fabricator - to use research from PCI and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to employ 3-D printed molds and wood forming techniques for the project’s nearly 100 windows, to meet the architects vision, schedule and budgetary requirements. | WEB210225 |
| Webinar: Ultra-High-Performance Concrete - A Game Changer | 2/18/2021 | Ultra-high-performance concrete: A game changer in the precast concrete industry. Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) has the potential to replace conventional concrete in many large-scale applications. UHPC has the ability to be cost-competitive on a first-cost basis while being far more valuable than conventional concrete on a life-cycle basis. By taking advantage of the key properties of UHPC, building and bridge members will use materials more efficiently while also being able to span farther, improving space utilization and enhancing the safety of people and vehicles. Lower consumption of construction materials will be good for the environment because of its potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. | WEB210218 |
| Sierra Nevada Brewery - A Precast Concrete Case Study | 1/28/2021 | Sierra Nevada Brewery - Overview of Design, Fabrication, and Construction - A Precast Concrete Case Study. The webinar will provide an overview of the owner’s intent and commitment to responsible building operations and LEED Platinum Certification. It will provide an overview of design intent, challenges and design/build team solutions. | WEB210128 |
| Precast 101 Plus: High Performance Precast Concrete Design | 1/14/2021 | The evolving construction industry, recent code changes, challenging economy, natural disasters, and sustainable development requirements are just some of the factors increasing demand for high performance and resilient building design. This webinar will provide an overview of precast and prestressed concrete design and fabrication, in the context of high-performance structures. Life-cycle cost and accelerated schedule benefits of prefabrication, modular and off-site construction will be identified. And case studies will highlight architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete building systems and their high-performance attributes - including optimization of versatile, efficient and resilient precast concrete design solutions. | WEB210114 |
| Better Design Through Embodied Carbon with Precast Concrete | 12/3/2020 | Now that architects have a good understanding of environmental impacts related to energy use, the next design frontier in tackling climate change is reducing the embodied carbon in buildings. This webinar will focus on best practices for determining the embodied carbon in a building, including credible sources for embodied carbon data. It will introduce common practices and misconceptions about comparisons of embodied carbon. A case study will be presented that highlights how design decisions may be influenced when comparing among up-front carbon, use-phase carbon, or whole-life carbon. The presentation will highlight existing tools related to quantifying embodied carbon. | WEB201203 |
| Webinar: High Performance Building Enclosure Systems | 11/5/2020 | A structure’s envelope has considerable impact on its overall performance, as highlighted by recent code changes. The envelope not only serves as a barrier between the outside environment and conditioned space, but also as a part of the aesthetic expression for the structure. It must also serve as a protective shield against environmental forces. High-performance building envelopes can help reduce the overall energy consumption of a structure throughout the structure’s life, and maintain and protect its interior environment and occupants. | WEB201105 |
| Accelerated Bridge Construction Using Precast Concrete | 10/22/2020 | This webinar will discuss precast resources that can used for accelerated bridge construction projects. The overview will assist designers in determining the appropriate solutions for precast substructures and superstructures in design and construction. Several case studies will showcase the versatility and aesthetic enhancements of precast used in ABC applications. | WEB201022 |
| Webinar: Precast Hollow Core Floors and Walls | 10/8/2020 | This course will instruct participants about hollow-core products, how they are made, handled and how to design and build utilizing hollow-core floors and walls. Participants will also learn about the inherent fire resistance of hollow core, a major life-safety consideration, as well as the inherent low sound transmission of hollow core floors which increases occupant comfort. After attending this program, participants will be able to: Identify the different precast, prestressed hollow core concrete systems, explain the benefits of using precast, prestressed hollow core concrete within building systems and identify innovative ways to use hollow core holistically within the HVAC system. | WEB201008 |
| Webinar: Sustainable Design Using Precast Concrete | 9/15/2020 | Owners and occupants increasingly expect their buildings to operate at a high level over a long life cycle while also being conscious of their impact on the environment. This course will discuss considerations for the holistic design and construction of sustainable structures that perform efficiently and offer occupants and communities safe, healthy and useful spaces that can be effectively utilized over many years. We’ll examine LCA data and discuss ways precast, prestressed concrete can contribute to sustainable, durable, efficient and resilient buildings. | WEB200915 |
| Parking Structures: Cost Considerations | 8/13/2020 | Discussion on the cost considerations that go into using precast concrete in terms of designing, constructing, and maintaining parking garages. The webinar will include descriptions and discussion of the reasons to utilize precast concrete systems, products, and manufacturers in providing parking structures to owners, from initial design through project delivery. Parking structure maintenance will be discussed regarding material choices, proper maintenance, and repairs. | WEB200813 |
| How Precast Builds: Architectural Versatility | 7/30/2020 | This webinar will provide an understanding of aesthetics available through the use of architectural precast concrete, including its composition, shapes and finish options. Through the use of case studies, attendees will obtain a deeper understanding of precast concrete’s unlimited options when paired with modeling software. Connections will also be discussed, giving attendees a basic understanding of how precast concrete systems connect to the structure. | WEB200730 |
| Webinar: Total Precast Concrete | 7/16/2020 | This one-hour program is intended for designers with some precast concrete experience and/or knowledge. Basic concepts of pre-stressing, components, and application towards a complete, total-precast building solution will be discussed. Typical design challenges and the unique project delivery process of total precast will be presented, and the unique ability of total precast to meet those requirements described. | WEB200716 |
| Precast 101 Plus: High Performance Precast Concrete Design | 7/9/2020 | The evolving construction industry, recent code changes, challenging economy, natural disasters, and sustainable development requirements are just some of the factors increasing demand for high performance and resilient building design. This webinar will provide an overview of precast and prestressed concrete design and fabrication, in the context of high-performance structures. Life-cycle cost and accelerated schedule benefits of prefabrication, modular and off-site construction will be identified. And case studies will highlight architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete building systems and their high-performance attributes - including optimization of versatile, efficient and resilient precast concrete design solutions. | WEB200709 |
| Webinar: Prefabricated Concrete Façade System Connections | 6/18/2020 | In a recent study by FMI, architects and owners ranked exterior walls as the most complex component of a building to work with; citing water intrusion, trade coordination, code compliance and cost as their primary concerns. Prefabricated concrete building façade systems can help ease the burden of building envelope design. Understanding how to connect these primary barrier systems to a building’s structure can give insights into the benefits of this building systems approach. | WEB200618 |
| Webinar: Moisture Mitigation in Building Assemblies | 6/4/2020 | The presentation describes moisture mitigation in building wall assemblies with an emphasis on precast concrete walls in northern U.S. climates. It describes indoor and outdoor sources of moisture and the basic fundamentals of water vapor condensation. The difference between air barriers and vapor retarders is described. Methods of keeping precast concrete walls dry are presented. | WEB200604 |
| Webinar: Precast Concrete Storm Shelters | 5/21/2020 | We will introduce the basic requirements of a FEMA 361 Storm Shelter. Information will also be discussed looking at the unique problem that tornadic and cyclonic weather systems pose for structures. Precast concrete, as a material and as a system, will be presented including particular applications of precast concrete systems used to resolve spatial needs while meeting the requirements for FEMA Storm Shelters. Practical applications of precast concrete FEMA 361 buildings will be presented. | WEB200521 |
| The Role of Precast Concrete in Resilience-Based Design | 5/7/2020 | This course will provide an introduction to resilience-based design, as it is distinguished from and compliments traditional green design. Participants will learn how to measure the social and economic benefits of resilience and communicate to clients the importance of selecting resilient structural systems and materials. The webinar will focus on particular resilient properties of precast concrete systems and highlight case studies where precast concrete systems have achieved resilience ratings through the US Resiliency Council Building Rating System. This course is intended for architects, engineers, builders, material suppliers and decision-makers within the building community. | WEB200507 |
| High Performance & Resilient Precast Educational Facilities | 4/23/2020 | The evolving construction industry, recent code changes, increasing sustainability requirements and challenging economy are just some of the factors increasing demand for safe, healthy, high performance educational facilities. Today’s schools are more than just buildings; they are interactive learning environments. They are gathering places. They are safe havens for the community. This webinar will discuss recommendations on how to design and build high performance, sustainable and resilient schools, with reduced life-cycle costs. The benefits of prefabrication and off-site construction will be identified in the context of precast/prestressed concrete architectural and structural building solutions. And case studies will highlight high performance attributes - including optimization of numerous versatile, efficient and resilient building applications. | WEB200423 |
| Thermal Mass, Energy Codes, and Precast Concrete Webinar | 4/9/2020 | Mass walls in combination with insulation can save energy in buildings. This presentation describes the benefits of thermal mass (thermal inertia) and how these benefits are recognized in national energy codes. An overview of compliance paths of these energy codes is presented. The degradation of the R-value of concrete panels with metal thermal bridges that pass through the insulation is also described. | WEB200409 |