President's Message

Summer is here, the rain has finally returned, and the kids are out of school. It good to live in Florida, and I can't tell you how excited I am for our upcoming summer event. Hopefully you already received your invitation. Feel free to share the invite with anyone in your plant or organization that you think would enjoy the offerings Diep put together and the camaraderie of industry peers. We'd love to have a big crowd and love to welcome new faces. Involvement is the lifeblood of groups like FPCA active, involved folks are the best.

With this the second edition of our newsletter we wanted to say thank you for your comments and encouragement, and how pleased we were with the reception of edition number one. Keeping FPCA members in the loop on our activities has renewed emphasis which we plan to only expand going forward. Keep an eye out for opportunities to get involved with upcoming events. When we bring together our collective resources and knowledge it never ceases to amaze me the level of expertise we have at our disposal.
Thanks as always for your continued support and I look forward to seeing everyone in August.

Lenny Salvo, President of the Board
Coreslab Structures (Orlando)
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ED_UpdateExecutive Director's Update

  • Membership: Chair by Mr. Martin Smith, American Cement Company
    • As of the writing of this Newsletter, we have added an additional 6 Associate Members:  Concrete Connectors, Elematic, Innovative Brick Systems, New Line Transport, Shuttlelift, and Sterett Heavy Hauling.  Please help me by welcoming these companies to our family of precast/prestressed industry association.  
    • We will continues to solicit industry supporters to work together to increase precast/prestressed concrete products share by providing technical education to our customers.  See all the benefits of being member of FPCA.  Click here to join as member.
  • Education:  Chair by Mr. Lloyd Kennedy, Finfrock Industries
    • PCI Big Beam Competition - Reports have been printed and they are on their way to PCI for judging.  Congratulations to producer members, all professors and students, whom have worked so hard toward this competition.
    • PCA Professor's Workshop - We are please to sponsor Dr. David Garber with FIU to attend the upcoming week long workshop in Skokie, IL.  FPCA investment will pay dividends with Dr. Garber, FIU Engineering Department and incoming students and student chapters in the years to come with our involvement and generosity.  We can't think of a better way to strengthen our relationship with universities, professors and future designers for our industry.
    • Re-investing in our industry - We're proud to offer two (2) training course, free of charge, for our members who are attending the Summer Convention or employee who are interested in getting more knowledge on self-consolidating concrete (SCC) and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC).  This is our first time offering at the Convention.  For members who are interested in coming to the training, but not attending the Convention, please contact Diep ([email protected] or 407.758.9966) to register.
    • PCI Level 3 Quality Control Certification - We're working with PCI and FDOT to bring this course to Central Florida.  It is slated for Mon., July 24th - Thurs., July 27th at the FL Concrete & Products Association headquarters.  Click here to register for the course. Seats is limited so forward this information to those whom you think should attend.
  • Marketing: Chair by Mr. Vern Smith, Coreslab Structures (Tampa)
    • ASCE Florida Section Conference - Orlando, July 20th - 22nd.  FPCA is proud to be a sponsor for this event.  The sponsorship comes with a single registration and 1/2 page ad in the Conference publication that is given out to all attendees.  We are given the opportunity with 2 - 1-hour sessions; one on Friday to present on Introduction to Precast/Prestressed Concrete Products and another on Saturday on Mixed Use Application with Parking Garage.  The latter will be jointed by several Producer Members in a panel format.  The Committee will meet on July 11th to iron out specific details for our involvement with this Conference.
    • Summer Convention - We are well on our way with registration and planning for this fun event.  Log on our website (www.myfpca.org/summer-convention) to register and get more information.  The entire agenda for the Convention is available on the website under Events tab.  We look forward to hosting our members.  Registration fee will increase after July 20th, so don't delay!  Even if you're going to procrastinate on registration, don't delay on room reservation.  Call Ponte Vedra's Reservation Dept. by calling (888) 839-9145 before July 3rd, when all rooms in block are released.
    • Website:  Visit our new website at www.myFPCA.org.
  • FDOT Liaison: Chair by Mr. Kurt Podoll, Standard Concrete Products
    • Update on Items of discussion at our last meeting with the Department:
      • Bubbling and cracking of expoxy at FL-I-Beam's ends - We're working with Department on proposed testing procedure.
      • Deck beams potential & FL Slab beams - Diep is working on collecting feedback from Producer Members to forward to the Department.
      • UHPC Guidelines - We're waiting on the Department to schedule this meeting.
      • FL-I-Beam camper and dunnage adjustment - Diep has requested for a copy of the proposed revision for industry review.

PCI_UpdatePCI's Update

  • OSHA Walking Working Surfaces 
PCI, on behalf of it members, filed two variance requests with OSHA related to the new regulation on Walking Working Surfaces. This regulation controls an employee while working on stacks and when loading trailers. This new regulation is for General Industry, which only effects our members at their facilities. 
 
One of the key components mandated by OSHA is that PCI inform all plant workers of this request. PCI emailed and mailed to each plant location the pertinent documents for alerting workers with detailed step by step instructions on compliance, and where to find the forms which were created on their behalf. 
 
All of this information is on the PCI website members only, under the business performance section, marked Walking Working documents. There are four links to download all of the documents.
   
View the webinar with more step by step instructions on compliance to variance requests.
   
Contact Jim Lewis [email protected] with questions.

 
  • Nominations Being Accepted for the  2018 Leadership PCI Class - Deadline:
    Aug. 1, 2017 - MEMBERS-ONLY -  Click here for  more information.

 

 

Earn CE Credit from the comfort of your own office - join us for our next free webinar. Click here to register.
  • PCI Monthly Free Webinar: "Innovative Mixed-Use Buildings with Parking-For Today and In the Future" - June 27th @ noon or June 29th @ 1:00 pm.
 
  • "Free Literature Movement" - Recently PCI Executive Committee approved the free electronic downloads of all archive, promotional, and operational publications.  However, technical (including PCI Standards) documents will still be charged. Contact PCI for more info.
  • 55th Annual PCI Design Award - 2018 Design Awards submission site is now open.  Click here to learn more.
  • The Tour 2017 - an exclusive PCI Producer Member only productivity and quality improvement event, specifically designed for precast plant personnel.  Click here to learn more.
  • PCI Design Handbook - Eigth Edition - Presale - MEMBERS-ONLY - Buy now for only $195!  Visit PCI Bookstore, offer is available through July 2017.

Membership 
Member Highlight

FHS, Inc.

Please join us in welcoming the support of FHS as one of our new Associate Members.

Since 1994 FHS, Inc. has been a leading full line Material Handling Supplier in the Southeast United States with a special focus on overhead cranes and hoist systems. Our Crane and Hoist Division is uniquely specialized and our engineered systems work every day in some of the worst environments in industry. Whether it's precast, mining, paper mill, steel distribution, or general industry, FHS designs, manufactures and installs systems to meet the application. Our expert service team of over 60 technicians is available 24/7 for compliance inspections, preventative maintenance, or emergency repairs regardless of the equipment make or model. In addition to overhead cranes and hoists, FHS is a full material handling supplier including fall arrest systems, conveyor, storage racking and allied products.

In 2017 FHS and Mazzella Companies merged to form one of the largest Material Handling Companies in the U.S. Our capabilities have now expanded to include; Engineered Below the Hook devices, Slings, Straps, Wire Ropes and much more!

We are honored to have been a supplier to many precast companies in the Southeast and to be part of the FPCA.  We look forward to getting to know the many great members in this organization. To learn more about FHS feel free to give us a call or check us out at www.fhsinc.com.

Contact Todd Wall at (863) 581-3091 for more information.


Industry_NewsIndustry News
  • Coreslab Structures annouces construction of a new precast/prestressed concrete manufacturing plant for the production of hollow-core slabs in Central Florida.  The 65,000 SF indoor facility is projected to begin production in third quarter of 2017. Read company press release by clicking here.
  • OSHA announced that it is delaying implementation of the new Construction standard for silica dust from June 23 until September 23, 2017.  Click here to read more.
  • Marriott adopts modular construction:  The hotel giant embraces prefab methods to save on cost and construction time.  Click here to read more.
  • Florida Building Commission Stands Strong for Students.  Click here to read more.
  • Florida Officials Come Together to Discuss MIT Study That  Would Bring Florida Significant Cost-Savings in Hazard Mitigation.  Click here to read more.

Upcoming_EventsUpcoming Events
  • PCI Continuing Education Webinar Series: " Innovative Mixed-Used Buildings with Parking - For Today and in The Future." - June 27th @ Noon or June 29th @ 1:00 pm.   Earn CE credit from the comfort of your own office - free webinar! Click here  to register.
  • FPCA Summer Convention @ Ponte Vedra Beach Resort - Aug. 3rd - 6th.  Register by clicking on www.myfpca.org/summer-convention .  Early registration ends July 20th!!! Remember to make room reservation by calling (888) 839-9145.  Deadline July 3rd!!!
  • PCI Level 3 in Orlando - Quality Control School this summer!  Registration is now open.  Course will be held at the FL Concrete & Products Association Headquarters (6353 Lee Vista Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822) starting at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 24th and ends at 11:00 AM Thurs., July 27th, 2017.
  • PCI Level 1 & 2 - Please email Diep if you have a need for these courses.

ProducersProducer Members
(For contact information, click here)

Cement Industries - Ft. Myers
Coreslab Structures - Orlando, Tampa, Miami
Colonial Precast Concrete - Placida
Dura-Stress - Leesburg
Finfrock Industries - Apopka
Gate Precast Co. - Jacksonville, Kissimmee
Metromont Corp. - Bartow
Pre-Cast Specialties - Pompano Beach
Spancrete - Sebring
STABIL Precast Products - St. Petersburg
Standard Concrete Products - Tampa


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