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The Highway 427 extension project is a 6.6-kilometre extension from Highway 7 to Major Makenzie Drive involving an eight-lane road, a six-lane road, three interchanges, and new median High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. #Precast #concrete played an essential role in improving the province’s transportation network and delivering a much easier commute for local residents. Read more: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/february_2021/

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Check out CPCI’s new Learn on Demand Prefab Precast Concrete educational courses. Learn more about #precast #concrete & earn Continuing Education Credits at the same time! https://cpci-learnondemand.com

Throwing it back to the Sunset Blvd home, a total #precast #concrete residence located in Thornbury, ON. This stunning home consists entirely of architecturally finished structural precast concrete. http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/march_2017/

Get answers to your toughest #precast #concrete challenges from industry experts via a virtual session designed for the AEC community. Join us on Nov 25 at 1:00 pm for the ‘Meet the Precast Concrete Experts’ Virtual Session! https://ringcentral.zoom.us//reg/WN_Dxx2HPifSm20Col3xN0PWQ

The new wildlife overpass in Yoho National Park near Lake O’Hara in BC is now one of seven in the Banff and Yoho national parks. #Precast #concrete was chosen for its high strength to achieve the single span, and for its fast, modular construction. Erection of the 100 half arch segments required coordination with both the general contractor and Parks Canada and was completed in just three weeks. Read more: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/november_2020/

Don’t forget to submit your papers for the CSCE 2021 Annual Conference! The Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, will include the Specialty Conferences in Construction, Environmental, Hydrotechnical, Materials, Structures, and Transportation Engineering and General. Our conference theme, Inspired by Nature, aligns with CSCE’s Strategic Direction Leadership in Sustainable Infrastructure. The deadline for submissions is Dec 1st https://csce2021.ca/technical-program/abstract-submission/

Thank you to the 2020-2021 CPCI Annual Sponsors! #precast #concrete

Thank you to all of our 2020 AGM Sponsors! #precast #concrete

The CPCI Young Professional Mentorship Program provides a unique opportunity for recent or soon-to-be graduating students to be introduced to the #precast #concrete industry & earn Continuing Education Credits for professional development. Find out more http://www.cpci.ca/en/resources/academic/

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure the health and safety of workers and the Canadian public, National Precast Day 2020 has been cancelled and will resume with fresh enthusiasm in 2021. We're looking forward to seeing you next year!

11 Hoyt in Brooklyn, NY, features a wave-like visual effect on the facade which makes this tower both impressive and unique! The #precast #concrete producer supplied 1,205 precast concrete panels in 119 different moulds. The panels are made of white concrete that was sandblasted as part of the production process to bring out grey calcite aggregates. Read more: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/september_2020/

Thank you to our annual sponsors! #precast #concrete

Have you had the chance to take the new Learn on Demand course: Precast Concrete as a Smart Building Asset using Integrated Ventilation Solutions? Learn more about #precast #concrete & earn Continuing Education Credits at the same time! https://cpci-learnondemand.com/learn/

Sign up to receive the CPCI Design and Building Express eNewsletter. Receive industry updates & Free CPCI Resources including Technical Publications, Software Apps & Educational Webinars/Seminar offerings http://www.cpci.ca/en/resources/build_expressnews/

CPCQA Certification provides assurance of quality production of #precast #concrete products & systems which is crucial to maintain the highest quality standard & to ensure public safety http://z.cpci.ca/?d=i8f5a8k1f

Check out the new Learn on Demand course: Precast Concrete as a Smart Building Asset using Integrated Ventilation Solutions. Learn more about #precast #concrete & earn Continuing Education Credits at the same time! https://cpci-learnondemand.com/learn/

The Regional Municipality of York needed to replace a culvert located on Major Mackenzie Drive in Vaughan, ON. #Precast #concrete was selected for this replacement project because it offered accelerated construction, superior quality of products & ease of installation. Read more: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/august_2020/

The Spring/Summer 2020 issue of Imagineering Magazine is now available! This issue features unique projects like 11 Hoyt Street in Brooklyn, NY, the Stubbes Precast Head Office in Harley, ON, the Yoho Wildlife Overpass in AB and the University of Minnesota Pioneer Hall in Minneapolis. Download your copy here: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/imagineering_magazine/

Thank you to all of CPCIs 2020-2021 Annual Sponsors! Your support is greatly appreciated. #precast #concrete

New plans were submitted for a 17-Storey Retirement Residence in Midtown Toronto. The architects selected a mix of materials for the exterior which includes #precast #concrete in a red brick pattern and in light grey hues https://urbantoronto.ca//refined-plans-submitted-retiremen

Did you know that CPCI publishes many technical publications related to #precast #concrete for AEC professionals? View the full library here http://www.cpci.ca/en/resources/technical_publications/

Using a well-designed prefabricated road slab can reduce response time and significantly extend the life of the roadway. Check out this webinar which will expose the characteristics of Super Slab tiles as well as details of several projects carried out in Canada and the United States. Following the presentation, you will be able to identify the benefits inherent in the use of the SuperSlab prefabricated road slab in its various applications. More info: https://forms.gle/ZGAmz3e3ikpBfgybA

Have you tried the Precast Concrete Wall Thermal Performance Calculator yet? It allows you to quickly calculate the thermal performance of #precast #concrete walls. Access it for free here https://rval.cpci.ca/en/

CPCI is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Manitoba (CME). The partnership with CME will align our goals and priorities to establish best practice recommendations for Lean manufacturing and to explore a Lean transformation support model for the #precast #concrete industry http://www.cpci.ca/files/news_events/news/1596704208_1.pdf

VOUS ÊTES INVITÉ À PARTICIPER À LA FORMATION WEBINAIRE SUR LES DALLES ROUTIÈRES SUPERSLAB Malgré les efforts et laugmentation des budgets consacrés à la réfec...tion et lentretien du réseau routier au cours des dernières années, encore beaucoup de travail reste à faire. LUtilisation dune dalle routière préfabriquée bien conçue peut permettre de réduire le temps dintervention et daugmenter considérablement la durée de vie de la chaussée. En milieu urbain, elle peut également être réutilisée après les interventions aux réseaux de services souterrains. Cette présentation exposera les caractéristiques des dalles Super Slab ainsi que les détails de plusieurs projets réalisés au Canada et aux États-Unis. Elle sadresse principalement aux concepteurs douvrages routiers, aux ingénieurs municipaux et aux donneurs douvrages. Suite à la présentation, vous serez en mesure didentifier les bénéfices inhérents à lutilisation de la dalle routière préfabriquée SuperSlab dans ses différentes applications. RECEVEZ L'INVITATION OFFICIELLE DÈS MAINTENANT: https://forms.gle/3ywuQZkKz3ZjbSwv9

Congratulations Eagle Builders!

CPCI has released a new on-line course on the CPCI Learn on Demand website entitled "Prefab Total Precast Concrete Building Systems: An Important Method of Accelerated Building Construction." Take this course here: https://cpci-learnondemand.com/learn/

The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) project in Montréal includes 26 stations and 67 km of rail tracks. A total of 4,550 precast concrete segments were used for the project, representing 14.5 km of elevated structure. Prefabrication guaranteed superior quality as the #precast #concrete components were manufactured in a highly controlled CPCQA certified precast facility. Read more http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/july_2020/

Check out the May/June issue of NPCAs Precast Inc. Magazine. This issue features unique projects worldwide that have used #precast #concrete. Download the issue here: https://precast.org///Precast-Inc.-May-June-2020_FINAL.pdf National Precast Concrete Association

Are you curious to learn more about Accelerated Building Construction (ABC) and how it works? Watch this short video clip that highlights the many benefits of building with ABC systems and find out how ABC can help you with your next project: https://vimeo.com/432917808

International Women in #Engineering Day takes place on June 23, 2020. Find out how you can get involved and help #ShapeTheWorld! http://www.inwed.org.uk #INWED20

Wooden high-rises dont guarantee reduced emissions: https://crosscut.com//wooden-high-rises-dont-guarantee-red

CPCI is pleased to announce that one of the projects titled Augmented Wave from the Precast Studio held at Dalhousie University won an award at the 7th International Conference on Architecture and Built Environment. Congratulations to Professor Forren and his colleagues and students for this well-deserved award: https://www.s-arch.net/page-2

The Union Pearson Express is a rapid transit line that connects Georgetown GO Transit line with Toronto Pearson International Airport. The design team chose to use various precast concrete products to accelerate the construction schedule and for its durability. Over 70 new #precast #concrete piers were used to create the 3km rail elevated guideway. Read more: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/june_2020/

We hope you are all enjoying the sessions being held today for the RAIC - IRAC Virtual Conference on #Architecture. CPCI is proud to be the title sponsor of the event. Check out our new short video clip to learn more about Accelerated Building Construction https://vimeo.com/425942943

CPCI is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the RAIC - IRAC Virtual Conference on #Architecture!

Check out CPCIs new Learn on Demand Prefab Precast Concrete educational courses. Learn more about #precast #concrete & earn Continuing Education Credits at the same time! https://cpci-learnondemand.com

Check out the amazing details on the Place Ste-Foy Parkades in Quebec City. The design of the parking facade reflects the history of the City of Ste-Foy: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/project_month/july_2018/ #precast #concrete BPDL inc.

Check out this great article by Jennifer OConnor, President of the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute, to learn more about what we can do about embodied carbon: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/1003753921-2/

The CPCQA Certification Program qualifies precast concrete manufacturers who fabricate structural, architectural & specialty #precast #concrete products. Certification helps to reduce risks & ensures quality & safety https://www.precastcertification.ca/en/

SIKA Canada and CiDRA Concrete Systems partnering to bring SMARThatch technology to #concrete producers https://can.sika.com/en/group/News/Sika_CiDRA.html