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With summer here and hot days are upon us, it’s important for precast plants and employees to understand how to safely operate under high-temperature conditions. While staying hydrated and taking breaks is key to worker safety, it’s also essential to consider the impact heat has on the plant and concrete production itself. After speaking with NPCA’s technical team and referencing OSHA guidelines, here are some key recommendations for keeping both your workforce and your operations safe this summer. Plant Safety Hot weather practices may need to be implemented earlier than expected — even under mild conditions. Stay alert to your local weather forecasts ...

When you think of summer, your mind probably goes to pool days, lake trips, boating and relaxing on the dock. But behind the scenes of all that fun is something you might not think about — precast concrete. Precast concrete is known for being durable, weather-resistant and long-lasting, and while it might not be the star of your summer Instagram posts, it quietly supports your best summer memories. Even if you’ve never noticed it, precast concrete is all around you — making your summer safer, cleaner and more enjoyable. From the poolside to the dock, from a smooth boat ramp to the lake itself, precast helps build the experiences that make summer what it ...

In our increasingly digital world, it’s easy to forget the physical infrastructure that keeps us connected. From punch cards to floppy disks and CD-ROMs to flash drives, data storage has come a long way. Today, much of our data is stored in the Cloud, supported by a global network of data centers and communication towers. Behind this invisible network lies a solid foundation of precast concrete. Whether it’s streaming a video, sending a text or backing up files to the Cloud, precast concrete is working quietly in the background to support our digital lifestyle. Head on over to precast.org to read more about how precast concrete supports the digital ...

Welcome to NPCA EPIC! This interactive communication tool, facilitated by Higher Logic, is meant to connect the members of our industry. From Producers and Associates to Professionals to Students, everyone is welcome in NPCA EPIC. If you’re reading this, that means you’ve already completed a major step in your journey … logging into your account and setting up your password. Congratulations! We’ve put together three more things you can do to get started and make the most out of your NPCA EPIC experience … Update Your Profile Much like a social media account, your account includes a profile where you can share your information, add a photo and configure ...