How Precast Builds: PCI Architectural Certification-PCI Architectural Certification Brochure

PCI Architectural Certification Brochure

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Precast concrete is a popular choice in the construction industry due to its structural and durability features, as well as its ability to be produced in various shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. The certification by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) ensures that precast concrete products manufactured in PCI-certified plants meet strict quality standards. <br /><br />PCI's architectural precast certification program categorizes producers based on their capabilities to produce products of varying complexity. The program includes performance requirements, third-party inspections, and criteria for aesthetic and tolerance standards. Certification allows for risk reduction, prequalification of bidders, and ensures that the finished product meets expectations, requiring less supervision and field inspection.<br /><br />Each PCI-certified architectural precast producer is certified in one of five categories, all requiring high levels of color and finish consistency. The categories define the producer's manufacturing capabilities based on the type of architectural precast concrete products they typically produce.<br /><br />As part of the certification process, each producer must demonstrate their ability to meet specific category criteria for color consistency, finish quality, and forming capabilities by manufacturing three mock-up panels.<br /><br />PCI certification provides assurance that precast concrete components are manufactured by companies that adhere to nationally accepted standards, have comprehensive internal quality systems, and are audited for compliance. It is crucial for design and construction professionals to work with a PCI-certified precast concrete producer experienced in the product type best suited for their project.<br /><br />Additional resources available from PCI include webpages, FAQs, designer's notebooks, and manuals for quality control and tolerances in precast concrete construction.<br /><br />PCI is a technical institute for the precast concrete structures and systems industry, responsible for developing and disseminating the Body of Knowledge for the design, fabrication, and construction of precast concrete structures and systems.

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shapes

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colors

textures

PCI certification

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