“Precast Days gives us a chance to connect with peers, partners, and future innovators while showcasing the craftsmanship and innovation behind our work,” said Matthew Smith, vice president of sales and marketing at Smith-Midland Corporation. “Opening our plant to the industry allows us to share what we do, demonstrate our commitment to quality, and provide meaningful learning experiences that strengthen the precast community.”

Smith-Midland hosted plant tours, educational sessions, and lunch at its Midland, Va., facility on October 9, along with a YETI giveaway. The event featured credit-earning presentations on the company’s products and a Precast Protects Life presentation by Dawn Decker, executive director of PCI Mid-Atlantic.

PCI’s 143 producer members operate 259 PCI-certified plants across North American, delivering unmatched quality and innovation. In 2024, PCI producer members’ sales totaled $7.4 billion. Precast concrete has been a pillar of construction in North America for more than six decades. Manufactured off-site in a controlled environment, it ensures quality and consistency. The material is used in both architectural and structural applications. PCI’s members focus primarily on aboveground projects, including low- to high-rise buildings, parking structures, bridges, and other structures.

Learn more about precast, prestressed concrete at pci.org/howprecastbuilds.

Learn about the material’s resilient properties and how it protects against severe storms, fire, and earthquakes.