will allow architects, engineers, building owners, and other specifiers to better understand the environmental impacts of precast and prestressed concrete products. “In order to educate our audiences on the benefits of EPDs, how they can be used and how they can help earn points in LEED V4, NPCA, PCI and CPCI are also offering webinars for archi- tects, engineers and construction professionals.” Gable says helping members prepare and educate themselves also includes providing the latest available in- formation, including white papers and other materials on topics ranging from new technologies to the latest in fiber research through the association’s website because “knowledge is power.” “We’re excited about the state of the economy and the improvements we see coming. We are prepared for and well equipped to help our members meet the challenges this will involve,” says Gable. NPCA training at The Precast Show 2016 in Nashville this year included a course on marketing (left), an update on OSHA crane operator certification (center) and leadership training for Master Precaster candidates (right). NPCA and CPCI are collaborating with other industry specific associations and partnering with PCI (Precast/ Pre- stressed Concrete Institute) and American Concrete Pipe Association to unify messages around quality and market- ing. “CPCI, NPCA and PCI are the leading technical re- sources (Body of Knowledge (BOK)) for the precast con- crete industry in North America. From this BOK, building codes, design guides, educational programs, certification, sustainability programs, and new research ideas are de- rived,” says Hall. For more information about NPCA, visit precast.org and for information about CPCI, visit: www.cpci.ca. More information about CPCI’s annual scholarship program is available at http://www.cpci.ca/en/resources/academic/. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — July - August 2016 – 29