NPCA Blog
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New ASTM Standards Elevate the Standard of Practice for Precast Water and Wastewater Systems
ASTM Committee C27 recently published two new test procedures and one new guide specification for 2026. Each of these further […]
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7 Students Awards NPCA Foundation Scholarships
The NPCA Foundation recently celebrated the next generation of industry leaders when seven students learned they were this year’s recipients […]
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NPCA Launches ‘Built for Purpose’ Awards Seeking Best of American Infrastructure
In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, NPCA is seeking best-in-class projects utilizing precast concrete to show the power […]
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BUILD America 250 Act Advances Out of Committee
The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure voted 61-2 on May 22, 2026 to advance the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and […]
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National Precast Concrete Association Names Jennifer Harrell, P.E., Director of Technical Specifications
The National Precast Concrete Association has created a new Director of Technical Specifications position and named Jennifer Harrell, P.E., to […]
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A Construction Downturn Without a Recession
A Break from Historical Patterns and Current Outlook Total U.S. construction put in place has declined seven times since 1964, […]
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NPCA Named a Great Place to Work
CARMEL, Ind. — NPCA is proud to announce that it gained a Great Place to Work recognition in the first […]
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NPCA’s Precast Life Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Initiative marks milestone year elevating precast concrete’s role in America’s future Precast Life, NPCA’s dynamic advocacy campaign to raise visibility […]
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What’s Holding Up the Next Big Infrastructure Bill?
Why the Transportation Bill is slowing down As Congress moves toward reauthorizing surface transportation programs, several key issues remain unresolved, […]
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C2CMI Building a Bridge from College to Career
Created in 2024, the NPCA Foundation’s College to Career Mentoring Initiative (C2CMI) has quickly become one of its signature programs. […]
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NPCA Scholarships Help Concrete Canoe Teams Compete and Connect
In December 2025, NPCA awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to concrete canoe teams across the United States. These scholarships recognize outstanding […]
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NPCA Foundation Student Competition Showcases Emerging Talent at The Precast Show 2026
The NPCA Foundation recently hosted its 9th Annual Student Competition at The Precast Show 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Designed […]