NPCA names public and private sector-minted executive as new chief

Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff The National Precast Concrete Association has appointed Nick Rhoad as president and chief executive officer, effective December 1. He will arrive with 20-plus years of experience in association management, state government roles and private sector economic development work. Rhoad was most recently chief executive officer of the Association of Real Estate…

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Market confidence reflected in record Precast Show metrics

The National Precast Concrete Association booked nearly 5,300 registered attendees for The Precast Show 2023 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the Ohio capital. Upward of 400 exhibitors occupying 120,000 square feet of show floor presented attendees a wealth of material, equipment or information technology innovations, product licensing opportunities, and business service offerings.  In addition to the trade exhibit,…

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NPCA Plant Certification measures up to Ocean State DOT

Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation recently approved the National Precast Concrete Association’s Plant Certification program as an accepted quality certification option for manufactured precast concrete facilities in the state. It joins 40 other states and more than 75 municipalities in recognizing NPCA certification when specifying construction projects.  The program is dedicated to…

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Alcrete Industries closes on Cape Fear Precast

Sources: Alcrete Industries LLC, Pell City, Ala.; CP staff Alcrete Industries, a specialist in drainage and other underground concrete structures, has acquired Cape Fear Precast LLC, which operates a National Precast Concrete Association-Certified plant on a 20-acre Jacksonville, N.C. site and has served parts of the Carolinas since 2000.

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NPCA honors largest Master Precaster cohort to date

Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. A late-February ceremony in Columbus, Ohio saw a record 63 individuals recognized for earning the distinction of NPCA Master Precaster, where candidates complete an intensive two-year program covering the industry, safety, production, technical knowledge, quality assurance and leadership. The event was among National Precast Concrete Association activities dovetailing The Precast Show in the…

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Record Precast Show participation reflects producer confidence

Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. The National Precast Concrete Association logged nearly 5,300 registered attendees for The Precast Show 2023, February 23-25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the Ohio capital. Upward of 400 exhibitors occupying 120,000 square feet of show floor presented attendees a wealth of material, equipment or information technology innovations, product licensing opportunities, and…

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Calming Confidence

A visit with 2022-23 National Precast Concrete Association Chairman of the Board Joel Sheets Known for his calm demeanor, Joel Sheets, senior vice president of Operations for Tindall Infrastructure, not only has the confidence to be a leader recognized and appreciated throughout the Tindall organization but also to lead the entire precast industry. Sheets has built a team and a…

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NPCA, PCI and ICPI-NCMA gear up for The Precast Show

Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff The Precast Show 2023 runs February 23-25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio’s capital city. As the largest precast-specific trade gathering in North America, it draws  producers from across the manufactured-concrete spectrum, plus allied equipment and machinery manufacturers, material suppliers, and service providers.

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NPCA QC Manual details plant certification changes for 2023

Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.  The updated NPCA Quality Control Manual for Precast Concrete Plants is available for free download by members and non-members alike. As a management tool and technical resource for quality precast processes and production, the manual is reviewed and updated annually to keep pace with advancing technologies. NPCA Plant Certification is recognized by 40 states…

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NPCA extends engineer, DOT outreach in 2022 Specifier Webinar series

Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.  The National Precast Concrete Association has scheduled four webinars designed specifically for engineers, department of transportation personnel and others who specify construction materials and methods in primarily non-building work. The 2022 Specifier Webinar lineup includes:

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