Living the precast life
Precast concrete makes modern civilization possible. Each and every day, you’re living the precast life.
Precast in your world
Precast concrete isn’t just beautiful architecture like the Sydney Opera House or the Little Islands in New York. The conveniences of modern life are built on the foundation of precast concrete. Precast makes electricity, cell phones and modern plumbing possible. Without precast, our world is disconnected. Precast makes up roadways, bridges and runways across the world.
Why precast?
Precast concrete is built to last. It has a low carbon footprint. It’s sustainable and recyclable. And it’s been proven to protect people and animals. These are just a few of the reasons it’s the No. 1 construction material in the world.
How does precast stack up to other building materials?
Sustainable and recyclable aren’t just buzzwords when it comes to precast.
See the difference precast makes
Slide to explore the impact of precast concrete on urban landscapes. Witness how precast transforms cities, creating stronger, more sustainable and visually stunning environments.
What percentage of fast-food restaurants in the United States contain precast concrete?
Fast-food restaurants can include many precast concrete elements, including walls, sewer and water systems and grease-handling equipment required by health codes.
Which historical document is protected by precast?
A precast concrete vault at the National Archives protects the Declaration of Independence when it comes off public display each day. It is waterproof and fireproof. That vault also protects the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Which of the following iconic landmarks around the world include precast concrete?
From ancient to very modern, all four of these structures include precast concrete.
Build a future with precast
Required Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent
Work primarily in the reinforcement assembly section of the precast concrete manufacturing process. Tasked with welding reinforcing assemblies, inspecting, cleaning and maintaining welding equipment and maintaining required maintenance records on equipment.
Required Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and engineering license
Engineers oversee/perform the review of bid and/or project drawings in order to properly design related precast products for cost and production.
Required Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent
Tasked with running the crane during various stages of production, storage and shipping precast products as well as maintaining the crane system and associated equipment.
Required Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent
Responsible for the coordination of precast product deliveries.
*Compiled from national salary data
Precast concrete by the numbers
Concrete is the most used construction material in the world, and the use of precast concrete continues to grow thanks to its quality, durability and sustainability.
Concrete ranks behind just water in all materials used
Held by Thomas Edison related to concrete, including a mold for single-pour concrete construction
Height of the dome of the Pantheon in Rome, the largest unsupported concrete dome in the world
