We offer sessions covering all the advantages of structural and architectural precast, a leading building material, to help you better understand this product and its benefits. Our team gives customized presentations designed to meet your needs, with each qualifying for AIA/CEU learning credits.
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- Integrated Building Design
- Floor and Roof Systems
- Architectural Precast Versatility
- Parking Structures
- Education Facilities
- Data Centers
- Total Precast Structures
Integrated Building Design
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to precast concrete as both a building material and a structural system. Participants will explore the integrated design possibilities of precast components in addressing functional, aesthetic, and environmental demands across a variety of building types. Through case studies and real-world applications, the course will illustrate how precast concrete can effectively solve spatial challenges, streamline construction processes, and support long-term performance. Emphasis will be placed on the health, safety, and welfare benefits of using precast systems, including enhanced quality control, durability, and sustainability.
Participants will learn:
- Explain how quality-controlled manufacturing of precast components enhances structural safety and reliability, ensuring code compliance and minimizing risk during construction and throughout the building’s life.
- Describe the sustainable design attributes of precast concrete systems, including their contribution to reduced construction waste, energy efficiency, and occupant health through improved indoor air quality and material durability.
- Demonstrate how precast concrete design flexibility supports creative architectural expression while maintaining essential safety and welfare standards, such as accessibility, resilience, and occupant comfort.
- Evaluate the economic and lifecycle performance benefits of precast concrete systems in reducing initial construction costs and long-term maintenance requirements.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Floor and Roof Systems
An introductory course designed to acquaint the design professional with the basic components of hollowcore precast floor and roof systems. Design options, examples, and advantages will be presented. The attendee will also see numerous examples of hollowcore planks have been integrated into Precast Concrete building systems.
Participants will learn how to:
- Discuss the advantages of precast/prestressed concrete products and the quality control assurances of the PCI certification program.
- Understand the design and manufacturing process of hollowcore floor and roof systems.
- Explore examples of hollowcore applications.
- Identify the supporting structural systems related to hollowcore floor and roof systems.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Architectural Precast Versatility
This course describes the types of and applications for architectural precast concrete. The presentation identifies the benefits and advantages of building with precast concrete. Options available to increase the versatility of precast concrete will be discussed.
Participants will learn how to:
- Define architectural precast concrete
- Understand its available architectural precast color, surface texture, and sculptural options
- Through various project examples discover the many aesthetic styles and treatments available with architectural precast concrete.
- Explain connection and bearing details that must be addressed with the use of architectural precast concrete.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Parking Structures
This presentation is an introductory course designed to acquaint the design professional with the basic precast concrete components and design coordination issues to be considered in the layout and construction of a precast parking structure. Structural design and construction considerations when specifying architectural precast concrete will be discussed.
Participants will learn:
- Preview various parking garage applications to understand the versatility of precast.
- Gain a deeper understanding of precast parking system design by reviewing overall practices for:
- Aesthetic
- Structural consideration
- Functional, resilience and safety considerations
- Review a recently completed project in Columbus, Ohio as a case study from the architectural designer.
- Review expected maintenance for various environmental conditions
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Education Facilities
This course examines the use of total precast concrete systems in the design and construction of educational facilities, with a focus on K-12 and higher education environments. Through case studies of completed school projects, participants will explore how precast systems address performance needs such as structural resilience, design adaptability, speed of construction, and energy efficiency. Special attention will be given to the use of precast concrete in designing schools that also function as storm shelters, providing critical life safety during extreme weather events. The course will also highlight the environmental and sustainable attributes of precast systems, including material efficiency, durability, and reduced lifecycle environmental impact. Participants will learn how PCI Certified precast products support high-quality, long-lasting, and sustainable educational environments.
Participants will learn:
- Describe the structural, aesthetic, and functional benefits of total precast concrete systems in school design, including their ability to meet code requirements for storm shelter construction.
- Analyze the sustainable features of precast concrete—including durability, thermal efficiency, and lifecycle environmental performance—and their contribution to green building certifications.
- Evaluate real-world case studies of school projects where precast insulated wall panels and complete precast systems were selected to meet safety, scheduling, and cost-efficiency goals.
- Explain how PCI Certified precast products and facilities support job site safety, material quality control, and performance reliability in educational settings.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Precast Concrete Solutions – Data Centers
Data Centers are uniquely suited to precast concrete as a construction material. These facilities require high physical security for the sensitive electronic equipment housed, and robust resiliency to protect them from environmental and malicious events. As a fast-growing sector of construction, speed of erection is essential to get each Data Center up and running quickly and economically. Precast Concrete enables large spans creating open space for maximum flexibility Structural design and construction considerations when specifying architectural precast concrete will be discussed.
Participants will learn:
- Discuss the seemingly endless cloud computing demand across the globe and review how precast concrete can satisfy owner’s requirements in the data center market.
- Review the need to involve a Precaster in the early planning for a precast data center project and how precast mitigates hazards such as fire and storms.
- Explore resiliency, sustainability, and durability as essential elements in Data Center design and functionality. Precast Concrete also inherently saves time in construction and maintenance.
- Physical security for the equipment and operational security for the data are discussed. Explore all-precast building solutions for hyperscale data center construction and how it saves time and energy.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Total Precast Structures
This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of total precast concrete structures, exploring how these systems can be leveraged to optimize construction projects. Participants will gain insights into the components, benefits, and construction methods used to create fully integrated precast structures. The program will also cover the role of the precaster in supporting design teams and ensuring the success of the project.
Participants will learn how to:
- Key applications and uses of total precast concrete systems in various building types
- Overview of typical precast building components, including walls, floors, and structural elements
- Insights into the manufacturing processes that ensure the consistent high quality of precast concrete
- Technical considerations for designing, connecting, and erecting precast structures
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Integrated Building Design
Integrated Building Design
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to precast concrete as both a building material and a structural system. Participants will explore the integrated design possibilities of precast components in addressing functional, aesthetic, and environmental demands across a variety of building types. Through case studies and real-world applications, the course will illustrate how precast concrete can effectively solve spatial challenges, streamline construction processes, and support long-term performance. Emphasis will be placed on the health, safety, and welfare benefits of using precast systems, including enhanced quality control, durability, and sustainability.
Participants will learn:
- Explain how quality-controlled manufacturing of precast components enhances structural safety and reliability, ensuring code compliance and minimizing risk during construction and throughout the building’s life.
- Describe the sustainable design attributes of precast concrete systems, including their contribution to reduced construction waste, energy efficiency, and occupant health through improved indoor air quality and material durability.
- Demonstrate how precast concrete design flexibility supports creative architectural expression while maintaining essential safety and welfare standards, such as accessibility, resilience, and occupant comfort.
- Evaluate the economic and lifecycle performance benefits of precast concrete systems in reducing initial construction costs and long-term maintenance requirements.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Floor & Roof Systems
Floor and Roof Systems
An introductory course designed to acquaint the design professional with the basic components of hollowcore precast floor and roof systems. Design options, examples, and advantages will be presented. The attendee will also see numerous examples of hollowcore planks have been integrated into Precast Concrete building systems.
Participants will learn how to:
- Discuss the advantages of precast/prestressed concrete products and the quality control assurances of the PCI certification program.
- Understand the design and manufacturing process of hollowcore floor and roof systems.
- Explore examples of hollowcore applications.
- Identify the supporting structural systems related to hollowcore floor and roof systems.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Parking Structures
Parking Structures
This presentation is an introductory course designed to acquaint the design professional with the basic precast concrete components and design coordination issues to be considered in the layout and construction of a precast parking structure. Structural design and construction considerations when specifying architectural precast concrete will be discussed.
Participants will learn:
- Preview various parking garage applications to understand the versatility of precast.
- Gain a deeper understanding of precast parking system design by reviewing overall practices for:
- Aesthetic
- Structural consideration
- Functional, resilience and safety considerations
- Review a recently completed project in Columbus, Ohio as a case study from the architectural designer.
- Review expected maintenance for various environmental conditions
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Architectural Precast Versatility
Architectural Precast Versatility
This course describes the types of and applications for architectural precast concrete. The presentation identifies the benefits and advantages of building with precast concrete. Options available to increase the versatility of precast concrete will be discussed.
Participants will learn how to:
- Define architectural precast concrete
- Understand its available architectural precast color, surface texture, and sculptural options
- Through various project examples discover the many aesthetic styles and treatments available with architectural precast concrete.
- Explain connection and bearing details that must be addressed with the use of architectural precast concrete.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Education Facilities
Education Facilities
This course examines the use of total precast concrete systems in the design and construction of educational facilities, with a focus on K-12 and higher education environments. Through case studies of completed school projects, participants will explore how precast systems address performance needs such as structural resilience, design adaptability, speed of construction, and energy efficiency. Special attention will be given to the use of precast concrete in designing schools that also function as storm shelters, providing critical life safety during extreme weather events. The course will also highlight the environmental and sustainable attributes of precast systems, including material efficiency, durability, and reduced lifecycle environmental impact. Participants will learn how PCI Certified precast products support high-quality, long-lasting, and sustainable educational environments.
Participants will learn:
- Describe the structural, aesthetic, and functional benefits of total precast concrete systems in school design, including their ability to meet code requirements for storm shelter construction.
- Analyze the sustainable features of precast concrete—including durability, thermal efficiency, and lifecycle environmental performance—and their contribution to green building certifications.
- Evaluate real-world case studies of school projects where precast insulated wall panels and complete precast systems were selected to meet safety, scheduling, and cost-efficiency goals.
- Explain how PCI Certified precast products and facilities support job site safety, material quality control, and performance reliability in educational settings.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Data Centers
Precast Concrete Solutions – Data Centers
Data Centers are uniquely suited to precast concrete as a construction material. These facilities require high physical security for the sensitive electronic equipment housed, and robust resiliency to protect them from environmental and malicious events. As a fast-growing sector of construction, speed of erection is essential to get each Data Center up and running quickly and economically. Precast Concrete enables large spans creating open space for maximum flexibility Structural design and construction considerations when specifying architectural precast concrete will be discussed.
Participants will learn:
- Discuss the seemingly endless cloud computing demand across the globe and review how precast concrete can satisfy owner’s requirements in the data center market.
- Review the need to involve a Precaster in the early planning for a precast data center project and how precast mitigates hazards such as fire and storms.
- Explore resiliency, sustainability, and durability as essential elements in Data Center design and functionality. Precast Concrete also inherently saves time in construction and maintenance.
- Physical security for the equipment and operational security for the data are discussed. Explore all-precast building solutions for hyperscale data center construction and how it saves time and energy.
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
Total Precast Structures
Total Precast Structures
This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of total precast concrete structures, exploring how these systems can be leveraged to optimize construction projects. Participants will gain insights into the components, benefits, and construction methods used to create fully integrated precast structures. The program will also cover the role of the precaster in supporting design teams and ensuring the success of the project.
Participants will learn how to:
- Key applications and uses of total precast concrete systems in various building types
- Overview of typical precast building components, including walls, floors, and structural elements
- Insights into the manufacturing processes that ensure the consistent high quality of precast concrete
- Technical considerations for designing, connecting, and erecting precast structures
Length: 1 Hour
AIA 1.0 HSW/LU
1.0 PDH
0.1 CEU
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