PCI President's Update - October 2023-October President Update Webinar

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Video Summary

This summary provides an overview of the PCI President's Update webinar. The webinar was hosted by Royce Covington, Manager of Member Services at PCI, and the presenter was Bob Brisser, President and CEO of the Precast Pre-Stressed Concrete Institute. The webinar covered various updates and announcements related to PCI and its initiatives. <br /><br />Some of the key points covered in the webinar include:<br /><br />- Introduction of new members of the PCI team, including the new membership director and managing director for quality programs.<br />- Success of moving committee days out of Chicago for the first time, with a large turnout and positive feedback.<br />- Updates on sustainability and EPDs (environmental product declarations), including the need for EPDs in the construction industry and resources available for PCI members.<br />- Progress on the development of the precast code (ACI PCI 319) and updates on other standards.<br />- Updates on workforce development initiatives, including the Marketing and Sales School and the upcoming PCI student job fair.<br />- News on the Design Awards program, marketing resources, and efforts to showcase the resiliency of precast concrete through the Precast Protects Life program.<br />- Updates on education initiatives, including the availability of pre-stress in a box and the student edition of the design handbook.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar provided valuable updates for PCI members and highlighted various resources and opportunities for industry professionals.

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