Professional Speaker

PCI offers a service that provides speakers on a variety of topics. Latest trends, techniques, and information on precast concrete design and construction can be part of a planned event or the sole presentation at a meeting. Let us know what you want and we will customize the program that best meets your needs.

The talks can be 30 minutes to two hours and will provided the attendee continuation education credit.

To schedule a program or request additional information, use the contact links below or call 888-700-5670.

Sustainable Design using Precast Prestressed Concrete

Learning objectives included understanding how precast as a building material can contribute to sustainable structures. Explain LEED points as it relates to precast concrete and describe how precast can be incorporated into sustainable design strategies to achieve those LEED credits.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW SD 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0 | GBCI - 1.0

Precast Topics:

Total Precast System Overview
Architectural and Structural Considerations
LEED points related to Precast Concrete Systems
Precast Concrete Sustainable Attributes

Literature for your Library:

Architectural Precast Manual
Design with Precast Prestressed Concrete Binder
Color Form Selection Guide

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

Hollowcore Design and Construction

In this program, participants will understand the basics of hollowcore plank flooring systems. Hollowcore is a common method of building multi-family and student housing, condominiums, and many other building applications. Fabrication and installation procedures will be discussed, along with proper detailing requirements. Building envelope considerations for energy efficiency, including fire resistance and acoustical benefits, will be reviewed. Several case studies will be presented. After viewing this program, participants will be able to identify the hollowcore plank systems and explain the benefits of using hollowcore plank systems with owners and other designers.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

High Performance Architectural Precast Wall Systems

High Performance Architectural Precast Concrete wall systems have gained incredible recognition from sustainability practitioners who herald its durability, energy efficiency, mold/mildew resistance, use of recycled materials, construction waste, and improved construction IAQ. Due to this recognition, these wall systems are being specified in K-12 school construction, condominiums, hospitals, university dormitories, science buildings, office complexes, and many other LEED-certified projects throughout the U.S. Topics that are covered in this workshop include: appearance options; sandwich-wall design; thermal performance; material R-values and assembly R-values; moisture management; and LEED credits to which precast concrete can contribute.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Manuals for your Library:

Architectural Precast Concrete Manual
Color, Form, Texture Guide
PCI Journal Articles

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

Precast and Higher Education Applications

This presentation helps the designer understand precast building systems and products that can be used in College University applications. Precast concrete components including hollow-core plank, architectural panels, and high performance insulated wall panels have been long viewed as a durable method in building construction. Proper detailing and specifying precast will be reviewed along with topics such as acoustical considerations; fire and energy efficiency.

Presentations conducted at noontime include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA 1.0 HSW LU | PDH: 1.0

Precast Topics:

Benefits of Total System Building
Duel use of the Architectural Framing with the Structural Frame
Design Layout Considerations
Fire, Acoustical and Energy Considerations
Examples of Projects

Manuals For Your Library:

Architectural Design Manual/PCI Design Handbook
Color Selection Guide
CD on building systems

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

High Performance Precast Housing Applications

Precast concrete components including hollow-core plank, architectural panels, and high performance insulated wall panels have been long viewed as a durable method in building total precast concrete building systems. This presentation helps the specifier understand precast building systems. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA 1.0 HSW LU | PDH: 1.0

Hotels, Multifamily Housing, Retirement Facilities:

Fabrication and installation procedures
Proper detailing requirements
Building Envelope Considerations for Energy Efficiency
Fire resistance
Blast Resistance
Acoustical benefits
Applications
Sustainability
LEED Points

Manuals For Your Library:

PCI Design Handbook
PCI Hollowcore Design Manual
PCI Journal Articles

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

Architectural Precast Concrete: Detail & Structural Considerations

This presentation helps the specifier layout and detail architectural precast concrete. The lecture also includes structural precast concrete topics. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Architectural Precast Topics:

Overview of color, form and textures
Proper detailing requirements
Panelization techniques
Connection considerations
Jointing requirements
Specialty topics

Structural Precast Concrete Topics:

Fabrication techniques
Overview of standard products and applications
Integration with architectural precast

Manuals For Your Library:

Architectural Precast Concrete Manual
Color, Form, Texture Guide
PCI Journal Articles

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

Parking Structure Design and Construction

PCI/NE offers a comprehensive overview of current issues in parking structure design and construction. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Architectural Precast Topics:

A collage of projects illustrating the role of architecture in design

Structural Precast Concrete Topics:

Framing systems used to improve security and comfort
Durability considerations
Maintenance and budget development
Standard details

Manuals For Your Library:

Recommended Practice for Parking Structures (On-Line Manual)
3-Ring Binder of select topics
Architectural Precast Concrete Manual and/or PCI Design Handbook

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

Accelerated Bridge Construction using Precast Concrete

Accelerated Bridge Guide Details for Substructures has just been released. The PCI Northeast Bridge Technical Committee has just completed a series of guideline drawings, which represent the design and detailing of precast concrete substructures. These sheets provide an example of different substructure types for use on bridge projects in the Northeast. The presentation will discuss the developed material in more detail and how it can be used for accelerated bridge construction projects.

Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: PDH 1.0

Overview of Topics:

Precast Substructures
Full Depth Precast Panels for Deck Replacements
Case Study of Projects including details

Manuals For Your Library:

PCI Design Handbook
Misc. Publications

To schedule an Box Lunch presentation or request additional information,
Contact PCINE or call (888) 700-5670.

Precast Concrete Bridge Systems

PCI/NE offers a one-hour presentation on products available to the designer in the bridge industry. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA 1.0 HSW LU | PDH: 1.0

Overview of precast/prestressed concrete fabrication and installation: