NPCA Precast Concrete Testing Technician Certification
This course will demonstrate how to properly execute each of the applicable ASTM standard practices and standard test methods required to become a certified NPCA...
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Precast Days Toolkit
This Precast Days Toolkit has everything you need to plan, promote and pull off an event at your plant.
A Quick Guide to SMaRT Certification
Find out more about how SMaRT Certification gives NPCA members an advantage in the marketplace.
The Little Book of Concrete
This course is your friendly introduction to the material that's reshaping modern construction. You'll explore 100 practical, proven advantages of precast — from...
Social Media - What's Your Brand?
Your LinkedIn and Instagram feeds say as much about your company as your shop floor. Join third-generation precaster Lanie Baudouin to audit your “digital handshake,”...
Providing Durable Concrete in Sewer & Septic Environments
What if concrete could seal itself against water, salts, and harmful microbes? Civil engineer Cassandra Gouws explains how crystalline admixtures grow deep, insoluble...
Critical Lift Planning & Execution
Lifting a 30-ton precast structure leaves zero room for guesswork. Gainey’s operations VP Tim Sander — a Master Precaster and NCCER advanced rigger — walks through...
Preparing for Precast Days
Thinking of opening your doors for NPCA’s Precast Days but not sure where to start? Marketing pro Bren McNeely shares Gainey’s road-tested playbook — covering event...
How to Run a Meeting
Tired of meetings that drag and decisions that vanish? Gainey's CEO Lisa Roache distills years of committee leadership into crisp tactics that make gatherings shorter,...
Performance & Protective Coatings for Concrete
From parking decks to underground vaults, the right coating can make or break concrete performance. Chemist Imil Desphy demystifies dampproof vs. waterproof systems,...
Concrete Batch Control 101
Behind every perfect mix is a control system of sensors, motors, and software humming in harmony. Veteran account manager Don Weirens offers a hands-on tour of typical...
Is Your Property Tax Strategy as Strong as Your Concrete?
Property taxes often feel like a fixed cost — but CPA Josh Malancuk proves they’re anything but. This webinar breaks down how assessments are set, where errors lurk...
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health and work are closely intertwined. People are more productive in a safe and healthy work environment that supports mental health. An unsafe or unhealthy...
Elevating Employee Journeys: Onboarding & Retention Strategies
Great culture starts on day one. HR strategist TJ Crosby shares a blueprint that moves from pre-boarding checklists to 30-60-90-day milestones, ensuring new hires feel...
Future of Cements
The world of cement is evolving — and it’s reshaping how precast producers think about their mixes. In this presentation, we’ll take a closer look at why the industry...