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2027 PCI Design Awards is Now Open

The submission site for the 2027 PCI Design Awards is now open! The PCI Design Awards program recognizes design excellence and construction quality using precast concrete

April 13, 2026

The submission site for the 2027 PCI Design Awards is now open. The PCI Design Awards program recognizes design excellence and construction quality using precast concrete.

2026 PCI Chair Cheryl Lang receives the ceremonial gavel from outgoing 2025 PCI Chair Carlos Cerna.

PCI Honors Members, Installs New Leader at Convention

Cheryl Lang, president and CEO of Tindall Corporation, was installed as the new PCI board chair and members attended a variety of special events, all while keeping busy at their committee meetings.

March 25, 2026

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) held a successful and busy 2026 PCI Convention February 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo.

Brandon Bosaz (left) and William Walker won first place in the 2025 PCI Design Precast competition. They presented their winning entry at the 2026 PCI Convention

Univ of Maryland Team Wins Design Precast

College architecture students explore innovative uses of architectural precast concrete enclosure systems in structural, sustainable, and artistic ways

March 3, 2026

Brandon Bosaz’s and William Walker’s plan for a precast living/learning community they called Innovation Innovillage captured the top prize in the second annual PCI Design Precast contest.

Outstanding Precast Concrete Projects Honored with PCI Design Awards

Now in its 63rd year, the PCI Design Awards recognize the most creative and innovative uses of precast concrete

January 8, 2026

Just announced: the compelling precast concrete projects that received 2026 PCI Design Awards, presented by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.

Holcim Acquires Alkern to Expand High-value Building Solutions

The acquisition strengthens Holcim’s presence in precast concrete and accelerates its strategy to grow building solutions to half of group net sales by 2030

January 8, 2026

The acquisition strengthens Holcim’s presence in precast concrete and accelerates its strategy to grow building solutions to half of group net sales by 2030.

Courthouse Recognized for Outstanding Craftsmanship

The Spartanburg County Courthouse in South Carolina was honored with the 2025 PCI Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award

December 2, 2025

The Spartanburg County Courthouse in South Carolina was honored with the 2025 PCI Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award.

Ninth Edition of PCI Design Handbook Now Available

New edition delivers updated design procedures, numerical examples, and design aids for architects and engineers

Lindsay Lewis

November 24, 2025

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announced the publication of the PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete, Ninth Edition (MNL-120-25), the industry’s most comprehensive design guide for precast and prestressed concrete systems.

2025 PCI Precast Days constuction workers have a conversation

Plants Welcome Visitors During PCI Precast Days

The annual event is an ideal way to get young people who are thinking about their careers interested in the precast concrete and construction industries

November 19, 2025

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) members welcomed visitors to their plants last month as they marked 2025 PCI Precast Days.

Registration is Open for 2026 PCI Convention at The Precast Show

Visit the PCI Convention website to register and explore the full lineup of committee and council meetings, educational sessions, and engaging networking events

Lindsay Lewis

November 12, 2025

Mark your calendars for February 3–6, 2026, and make plans to join us in Kansas City, Missouri, for the PCI Convention at The Precast Show — the largest precast concrete–focused trade show in North America.

Submit Your Entries to the PCI Design Precast Competition

This program challenges students to explore innovative uses of architectural precast enclosure systems in structural, sustainable, and artistic ways

October 16, 2025

The PCI Student Education Committee is inviting entries from students and faculty advisors to participate in PCI’s Design Precast Competition for the Fall 2025 Semester.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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