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Discover precast

There’s so much to learn about the important role precast plays in modern civilization.

Get to know precast.

Precast concrete is prepared, cast and cured in a controlled factory environment using reusable molds called “forms.” Precast products are the backbone of modern infrastructure and support ever-evolving technologies. Explore how it’s making a difference in your life.

Learn the cold, gray truth.

Across the globe, concrete is the leading construction material, trusted to endure the test of time and resist the impact of weather and natural disasters. It can be beautiful. It can be innovative. And it can lead you to your best future.

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Nothing compares to precast.

There are plenty of alternative construction materials, but precast concrete stands above the rest. Durability, heat resistance and sustainability are just a few of the advantages precast has to offer.

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Build a future with precast.

Machinery
Crane Operator

Required Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent

Tasked with running the crane during various stages of production, storage and shipping precast products as well as maintaining the crane system and associated equipment.

Salary: $44,750*
Safety
Safety Manager

Required Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in related field, plus experience

The safety manager oversees all aspects of plant safety, including inspecting equipment, ensuring employee safety and maintaining required safety records.

Salary: $77,580*
Engineering
Engineer

Required Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and engineering license

Engineers oversee/perform the review of bid and/or project drawings in order to properly design related precast products for cost and production.

Salary: $95,890*
Maintenance
Mechanic

Required Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent

In charge of the maintenance and repair of all precast concrete production and/or handling/delivery equipment.

Salary: $58,500*

Precast concrete by the numbers

No material shows more resistance to time and the elements than precast concrete. It’s been here for more than a millenia and will carry us into the future.

100 years

Modern-day precast concrete has a service life in excess of a century.

forest fire
2,192° F

Concrete can withstand temperatures hotter than a forest fire.

1.6 million

Electric vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2023, all in need of charging stations supported by precast concrete.

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precast building

How much of a concrete building can be recycled?

Almost 100% of a concrete building can be recycled, no matter how heavily reinforced. Precast concrete products also eliminate waste disposal of excess building materials like site-built wood forms, conserving space in landfills.

Interior of a fast food restaurant

What percentage of fast-food restaurants in the United States contain precast concrete?

Fast-food restaurants can include many precast concrete elements, including walls, sewer and water systems and grease-handling equipment required by health codes.

Concrete globe statue

Which of the following iconic landmarks around the world include precast concrete?

From ancient to very modern, all four of these structures include precast concrete.