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/.
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