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President's Message
Well folks we are now a bit past half way through the 60th anniversary year of the FPCA, but honestly, I feel like we're just getting started. Association activity is engaged, participation is great, energy level is high and interest in what we are doing is ramping up...all excellent signs.
One of the big highlights for me took place during the summer event. We started a new tradition by presenting the first FPCA Fellowship Award for longstanding dedication and commitment to the precast/prestressed industry in Florida along with the goals and values of the Florida Prestressed Concrete Association.
The award is intended to express the gratitude of the Board of Directors and our group at large, it's also an acknowledgment of the immense value each Fellowship Award recipient signifies to FPCA, and it represents our earnest desire to keep individuals recognized by this Fellowship Award connected to FPCA long into the future. It is absolutely imperative to lean on experience, and this is a tangible way for FPCA to thank, acknowledge, and set apart folks who have exemplified that at the highest level.
The first recipient was Cement Industries own Gay Thompson. It is my personal belief, that Gay is beyond deserving, and whose commitment to the industry and this group in particular is second to none, and her reaction was absolutely priceless.
I want to encourage everyone to find a way to get and stay involved in some capacity with FPCA, one of our committees, and calendar of events. Together we are growing the industry in Florida.
Lenny Salvo, President of the Board
Coreslab Structures (Orlando)
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"Time flies when you're having fun!" is so true. I'm having the most wonderful time of my life and that doesn't mean I haven't had challenges, but all that makes me a better Executive Director and solving these challenges make FPCA and its members a step closer to the top. I just wanted to take a brief moment to thank the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors along with Chairmen of my Committees for their guidance, support and active participation through my first year. This week marks my first year anniversary and look forward to many, many more years doing great things together.
- Membership: Chair by Mr. Martin Smith, American Cement Company
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This month we did not add any new members, but were able to meet and greet many new and familiar faces at our Summer Convention. Our complete list of all members is listed on our website;
www.myFPCA.org.
Producer Members, the Membership Committee could use your help with encouragement to your strategic partners that isn't on our list, to join and support the
Florida precast/prestressed industry. Here are some
benefits
of being member of FPCA. Click
here
for the membership application. Contact Diep (Diep@myFPCA.org) for more information.
- Education: Chair by Mr. Lloyd Kennedy, Finfrock Industries
- FIU - We are currently working with Ms. Nazanin Rezaei, president of FIU-ACI Student Chapter and under the guidance of Prof. David Garber to setup a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Field Day on campus. Currently it is slated for Friday, Oct. 13th. More information will be available in next month's Newsletter.
- FIU - We are also please to help coordinating some financial assistant for Ms. Nazanin Rezaei through ACI National, Central FL Chapter & South FL Chapter to attend ACI National Convention in California. Congratulations to Ms. Rezaei and FPCA look forward to many activities at FIU under your leadership!
- Colleges/Universities - We look forward to engaging with students in the Fall Semester with UF, UNF, USF, UCF, FIU, & UM.
- Marketing: Chair by Mr. Vern Smith, Coreslab Structures (Tampa)
- ACI Central FL Chapter, Orlando - Diep made a presentation on Precast Concrete Pavement System to an audience of 15 attendees on Aug. 17th.
- FDOT District 7, Tampa - Diep made an in-depth presentation on Precast Concrete Pavement System to 20+ District engineers on Aug. 25th from roadway design, to construction, traffic and drainage divisions. Diep specifically highlighted District 5 test project under FHWA's Highways for LIFE on US 92, which was completed in 2012. Dura-Stress was the producer for the 800 ft precast/post-tensioning concrete panels.
- Bob Rude Structures, Inc., Ft. Myers - Diep recently made a presentation on the use of hollow-core to 5 engineers on Aug. 29th. Thank you to Scott Hadder, Spancrete & Sander Steele, Cement Industries for attending and answering all the hard questions.
- FDOT Liaison: Chair by Mr. Kurt Podoll, Standard Concrete Products
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FHWA Buy America -
Diep attended the Buy America meeting at the State Materials Office on Aug. 15th to learn more about what is required by FHWA. Diep coordinated a conference call on Aug. 22nd with Dura-Stress, Gate Precast, Skanska Civil SE, & Standard Concrete to pass along the required documentation and changes producer has to comply.
- Precast Concrete Pavement System (PCPS) - Diep has requested an audience with staff from FDOT Central Office in Tallahasee. Diep is working with Sam Fallaha to coordinate this meeting/presentation. Diep is also working with PCI's Concrete Pavement Committee's Chair Ken Fleck of ALP Supply for the latest set of information.
- FDOT - Diep is working with Sam Fallaha to coordinate our next industry meeting the Department personnel. We're currently waiting for Sam to secure venue and provide possible dates. More information in the coming days.
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 PCI's Update
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Upcoming Changes to Architectural Certification and Erection Programs
A PCI task group of Architectural and Plant Certification Committee members has been working with five leading Design Architects for four months to resolve why PCI certification is not being utilized in specifications. The groups work has resulted in the need for a new Architectural Certification Committee that will finalize categorizing different levels of Architectural Precast Certification and take advantage of our Certified Erector Program to meet the construction industry's request.
The new Architectural Certification Committee will meet, at the upcoming PCI Committee Days and Membership Conference, on October 5, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Applications for membership will be considered at that time. Contact
jlewis@pci.org with questions.
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Marketing Council
Architect and Specifier Use of the Internet and New/Emerging Media
PCI collaborated with Architectural Research Associates to conduct research to determine how architects and specifiers are using the internet and new and emerging media. View the executive summary of this research report
here.
- The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute: 2017 Producer and Erector CEO Summit
October 4, 2017
Chicago Marriott's O'Hare
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Future-Proof PCI: Parking and Architectural Precast
The PCI 2017 Producer and Erector CEO Summit is held in conjunction with PCI's Committee Days and Membership Conference; however, Committee Days registration is not required. (This event is invitation only and limited to CEO's and management responsible for P&L with PCI member producers and erecting contractors.)
Register to attend the CEO Summit by sending your response to events@pci.org no later than September 20, 2017.
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CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION
Level I Quality Control School LIVE-ONLINE!
PCI Online Academy
PCI offers training for quality control technicians to prepare individuals for PCI personnel certification examinations. Session begins October 10, 2017.
Level I begins the series of quality schools and starts off with a review of PCI certification programs, both plant and personnel. The curriculum was developed especially for quality control personnel, engineers, technicians/managers, plant managers/superintendents, consulting engineers, and technicians. However, the schools and certifications are open to everyone involved in planning, operations, and quality control in the precast products industry.
Presenter:
Alex Morales, M.Ed.
Managing Director, Membership and Education
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Description:
The course is five (5) sessions long and covers basic concrete topics; mix design concepts (such as the water/cementitious ratio) are introduced and as well as beginning design concepts such as concrete strength, conventional reinforcing bars, and concrete testing
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Each session is designed to optimize learning regarding the standards defined by plant quality control manuals MNL-116 and MNL-117
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Content is useful in the design and production of precast, prestressed concrete structures
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Students will receive a copy of the valuable Quality Control Technician/Inspector Level I & II Training Manual, TM-101, plus class notes and extensive reference material.
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Weekly quizzes will serve as preparation for the Level I quality control exam.
View detailed information here.
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2017 PCI Committee Days and Membership Conference
JUST ADDED -
Workforce Development Symposium
For precast CEOs, HR department and trainers, and other industry executives and managers
Tuesday, October 3, 2017; 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This half-day symposium culminates with the work of the Workforce Development task force that was created after the 2015 CEO Summit. While investigating the problem of finding good plant-floor talent, the task force determined that it is a widespread problem that exists across all manufacturing industries. PCI members must make themselves standout from other manufacturing industries as the better place to work! Proper training can prove to be a sign to employees that your company (and the precast concrete industry) cares about their future, and can serve as a solid retention strategy.
An add-on to committee days, this is an important update for industry CEOs, managers, HR professionals, and trainers on the state of the plant-floor workforce. The afternoon will end with distribution of the current training modules created by the workforce development task force. PCI members will be shown how to customize and begin broad-based industry use.
All members are welcome! Make the most of your membership and plan to attend, whether you are a current committee member or interested in joining a committee. New and exciting events are in order at this year's event.
Register now for the 2017 PCI Committee Days and Membership Conference October 4-7. This year's event will return to the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel. The deadline to make your hotel reservation is September 12, 2017.
Visit the PCI website for more information. Contact
events@pci.org with any questions.
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Member Highlight
Elematic Technology
BISMAYAH BOUNDS AHEAD WITH ELEMATIC TECHNOLOGY
Bismayah New City is a visionary dream rapidly becoming reality in Iraq thanks to the drive of Korean contractor Hanwha and the world's biggest precast concrete plant, supplied by Elematic.
On the south east edge of Baghdad, and working through the challenges of hot desert summers and cold wet winters, a vast new community - Bismayah New City Project - is rapidly being built by the Government of Iraq.
Rows upon rows of towering apartment buildings are being completed along grand avenues and new streets of the first large town - one of 8 that will make up Bismayah. Each week, more 10-storey blocks are erected by tower cranes. Bismayah is a city reaching from the sand to the sky.
The speed and effectiveness of the construction achievement is made possible in large part by the high quality precast concrete produced, to excellent tolerances, at the world's largest precast concrete plant built next to the city.
As the apartment towers rise, nestling among them in dedicate zones are the first schools and nurseries. The social infrastructure is setting the scene for the next milestone for Bismayah when the first families arrive to live over the coming months.
Bismayah - or "Dream City" - is a massive, multi-year project to build 100,000 apartments in a new community of an estimated 600,000 people. The Dream City is being realized for the people of Iraq by Korean construction group Hanwha Engineering & Construction (E&C).
To build Bismayah, and achieve such great progress in a relatively short time, Hanwha E&C has successfully brought its powerful project management and procurement resources to the colossal task. In addition, Hanwha is undertaking what is, possibly, the greatest instance of industrialised precast production and erection ever.
To achieve such remarkable success in quality and speed on this prestigious government initiative, Hanwha E&C called upon the precast engineering and manufacturing services, and international service capability, of Elematic.
Elematic was selected for, and entrusted with fulfilling, the major precast plant vision after Hanwha E&C undertook detailed studies of its equipment, efficiency, durability, service support and experience.
Contact
Mike Farmer
at (
404) 406-2511
for more information.
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Producer 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
Skanska Civil SE - Pensacola
Spancrete - Sebring
STABIL Precast Products - St. Petersburg
Standard Concrete Products - Tampa
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