Hagen Harker, president of Mid-States Concrete Industries, hosts conversations and demonstrations to explain the process of producing precast concrete in a multi-part vlog.
Earn 1 AIACES HSW: Precast Chalk Talk Webinar
Offered through AIA Wisconsin, Precast Chalk Talk is presented by our very own President Hagen Harker. Through a multi-part vlog, engineers, project designers, and production teams will discuss concepts to installation of precast elements. This in-depth look at the production of precast concrete exhibits how it contributes to green building practices. As explained by technicians, the low water-cement ratios possible with precast concrete mean it can be extremely durable. As demonstrated, precast concrete is factory-made, there is little waste created in the plant by employing exact-batching technologies, and it reduces onsite construction waste and debris, as well as construction indoor air quality concerns. Locally-sourced materials reduce early-stage life-cycle costs and product durability optimizes material use over the life of the building.
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Online, Self-Paced CEU Courses Available
Mid-States Concrete Industries is a proud member of the AltusGroup. The first-ever national partnership of precast companies dedicated to innovation powered by collaboration, AltusGroup challenges the brightest minds in precast to develop, speed, and perfect technologies that improve the built environment.
The AltusGroup offers three unique online, self-paced learning courses on @AECDAILY, eligible for continuing education credits.
High-Performance Insulated Sandwich Walls Using Composite Design
Eligible for 1 hour of credit.
This course explains and illustrates how high-performance, fully composite insulated sandwich wall panels can be detailed to achieve continuous insulation. It explores the pros, cons, and attributes of wythe connectors such as carbon fiber trusses as well as panel insulation options, manufacturing and testing procedures, and installation methods. It concludes by providing a comprehensive set of sample installations to illustrate the broad range of building types and appearances that can be created with insulated sandwich wall systems.
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Eligible for 1 hour of credit.
Ultra-thin prestressed precast technology provides a versatile, lightweight panel that offers the strength and aesthetic versatility of concrete at a fraction of the weight. Prestressed precast panels can be used to replace a variety of traditional building materials in a wide range of exterior and interior applications. Reviewed in this course are the benefits, design and cost considerations, and the connection and fastening systems of prestressed precast panels in architectural application.
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PCI’s On-Demand Learning Portal Offers CEU Options
As part of an ongoing effort to streamline online education, PCI has updated its learning management system, a tool dedicated specifically to precast and prestressed concrete. All courses offered through the system satisfy the continuing education requirements of engineers in all 50 states. As an official AIA provider, PCI can offer architects approved learning units to satisfy continuing education requirements. Currently, more than 60 courses are available.
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