Step into Precast with Confidence: A Guide for Builders

Starting your first precast concrete project might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

At Mid-States Concrete Industries, we’re here to make the process simple, smooth, and successful from start to finish. Whether you’re a general contractor, developer, or design partner, here’s a step-by-step look at how we work with you to bring your project to life using high-quality, PCI Certified precast solutions.

Step 1: Bring Us in Early
The earlier we’re involved, the better. Our team collaborates with you during the planning and design phase to identify the most efficient precast solutions for your project. We can help with budgeting, layout recommendations, and value engineering right from the start.

Step 2: Design Assist and Coordination
Once the vision is clear, we work closely with architects, engineers, and your team to finalize design details, including panel dimensions, finishes, connections, and layout. Our in-house engineering team ensures your structure is both buildable and beautiful.

Step 3: Precision Precasting in Our Facility
With design locked in, we manufacture each component in our controlled PCI Certified plant, meeting strict quality and safety standards. Products like hollowcore slabs, stairs, wall panels, beams, and columns are built to spec and made to last.

Step 4: Delivery and On-Site Installation
We coordinate delivery and installation with your schedule to keep things moving. Our field crews are trained for efficient, safe placement of each precast piece, reducing delays and labor costs on site.

Step 5: Project Support Through Completion
From start to finish — and beyond — we’re here to support your project. Our team stays in close communication to ensure everything is aligned, questions are answered, and your goals are met on time and on budget.

Why Work with Mid-States?

  • You’ll work with a PCI Certified team committed to quality.

  • You benefit from decades of experience across industries.

  • Your project stays on track with our proven, step-by-step process.

  • You’ll have a partner trusted on schools, warehouses, parking, and more.

  • You’ll be supported by a team that treats your project like their own.

Ready to Build with Confidence?
Explore our website to see how our team can support your next project with reliable precast solutions, expert guidance, and a process built around your success.

More Than Just a Floor: 5 Ways Hollowcore is Versatile

When people think of hollowcore, they often think of it underfoot — strong, smooth, and supporting floors in schools, stadiums, or apartment buildings.

But hollowcore does so much more. Thanks to its strength, long-span capabilities, and design flexibility, hollowcore is one of the most adaptable solutions we offer. Whether you're building stair systems, roofs, parking garages, or mezzanines, it helps accelerate construction, reduce costs, and deliver long-term performance.

Here are five ways hollowcore adds value far beyond traditional flooring:

  1. Mezzanines That Open Up Space
    Hollowcore supports wide, column-free mezzanine levels, perfect for warehouses, retail spaces, or industrial buildings where open layout is crucial.

  2. Durable Roof Structures
    Its load-bearing strength and resistance to wind, fire, and extreme weather make hollowcore an ideal choice for roof systems.

  3. Efficient Parking Solutions
    Whether underground or above grade, hollowcore simplifies construction for parking. It handles heavy traffic and supports faster project schedules.

  4. Industrial Platforms and Walkways
    From catwalks to elevated work areas, hollowcore installs quickly and supports heavy equipment or foot traffic, ideal for manufacturing and logistics spaces.

  5. Integrated Stair Systems
    Hollowcore works seamlessly in stair and landing designs, offering fire resistance, acoustic benefits, and compatibility with other precast components.

So… Why Choose Hollowcore?

  • Creates open layouts with fewer structural interruptions

  • Performs well in demanding weather and load conditions

  • Speeds up installation for faster project delivery

  • Contributes to safer, quieter, and more efficient buildings

Want to See How Hollowcore Can Work for You?
Explore our project pages to see how hollowcore fits into your next project, whether you’re building up, over, or in between. Let us help you find the right solution to get the job done faster, safer, and smarter.

Built on Trust: Why PCI Certification Sets Mid-States Apart

When it comes to precast concrete, quality isn’t optional. It’s essential. That’s why at Mid-States Concrete Industries, we don’t just talk about high standards. We prove it every day through our PCI Certification, the gold standard in precast manufacturing and installation.

PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) certification is the most rigorous program in the industry. It evaluates every part of the precast process, from raw materials and design to production and field installation. Only companies that meet the highest benchmarks for quality, consistency, and safety can carry the PCI Certified stamp.

We’re proud to be one of them.

So… What Does PCI Certification Mean for You?

  1. Quality You Can Count On
    Every component we manufacture meets or exceeds PCI, ACI, and ASTM standards. But we don’t stop there. Our team is committed to continuous improvement, constantly refining our process to ensure every product we deliver is durable, precise, and ready to perform.

  2. Confidence from Start to Finish
    When you work with a PCI Certified Producer like Mid-States, you are choosing reliability. PCI ensures that certified producers are regularly audited by third-party inspectors, so you know exactly what you are getting.

  3. Seamless Installation, Fewer Delays
    PCI does not just certify the precast plant. It also certifies how the precast is installed. Our field crews follow strict guidelines to ensure safe, accurate placement of each precast piece, helping your project stay on schedule and within budget.

  4. Built for Safety. Proven with SHARP.
    At Mid-States, safety goes hand in hand with quality. We are honored to hold the SHARP designation (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) - first achieved in 2017 – which confirms our exemplary safety and health programs.

    Every production foreman and field team member has completed 30 hour OSHA training, and our commitment to a safe work environment is just one more way we protect our people and your project.

Why It Matters
PCI Certification is not just a badge. It is a promise that what we build together will stand the test of time. From schools and hospitals to stadiums and industrial facilities, Mid-States delivers trusted, tested, and top tier precast concrete solutions.

Want to learn more about the PCI certification process?
Click here to explore how PCI sets the standard

Ready to work with a certified team that brings quality, safety, and reliability to every project? Contact our sales team at sales@msprecast.com to get started on your next project.