PCI President Member's Only Update March 2026-PCI President's Member Update

PCI President's Member Update - March 2026- Handout

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PCI President and CEO Bob Risser’s March 25, 2026 update covered staffing, strategic initiatives, publications, certification modernization, marketing/market data, workforce development, education, awards, and government affairs.<br /><br />PCI introduced new staff: Angela Tremblay, P.E. (Manager, Publications) and Fari Khan (Coordinator, Education). A CEO succession process is underway per the by-laws. A search committee chaired by Vice-Chair Lloyd Kennedy has been formed, with an RFP for a recruiter drafted and an updated job description in progress; the next President/CEO is targeted to be on board in Q4.<br /><br />Board items include ongoing strategic planning, with councils reviewing goals that are largely unchanged but include a governance goal, and an updated MOU with ACI. Under the goal to maintain and advance the body of knowledge, multiple publications and standards were highlighted: recent/active TAC items (e.g., MNL 120-25 Design Handbook, PCI 135-25 Tolerances), TRAC items (e.g., MNL 137 bridge evaluation), and PCI 155 testing specifications. Publications in progress include a new Data Center Design Guide, updates to manuals on fire resistance and hollow-core slabs, an Erectors Manual, and seismic design reports for shear walls and diaphragms.<br /><br />Certification updates for 2026 include an automated online plant audit distribution system integrated with iMIS, automatic notifications, online QC review, and a partnership with testing centers to eliminate proctors.<br /><br />Marketing emphasized informing/educating A/E/C audiences, promoting PCI certification, and measuring market share. Precast sales were reported at $7.29B in 2024 (-4% YoY) alongside total construction growth. Paid and earned media efforts and a sustainability positioning (“profit, people, planet”) were outlined. The 2027 PCI Design Awards open March 31, 2026 ($500/submission).<br /><br />Workforce development priorities include recruitment, retention, wellness, and training events (Quality Summit/Productivity Tour in Norfolk, VA; Production Manager’s Leadership Summit in Oklahoma City; Architectural Precast Workshops in 2026–2028). Education updates noted strong e-learning usage (307 courses; completions up 28%) and student/professor resources.<br /><br />Awards nomination windows and key government affairs activities were reviewed, including workforce legislation and federal policy issues (project labor agreements, trucking rules). PCI Precast Days will run October 5–16, 2026, with member toolkits planned. The next gathering highlighted is September 8–11 in San Antonio, TX.

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