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PCI President's Update - October 2023
PCI President Update 10-18-2023
PCI President Update 10-18-2023
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The document is a summary of a President's update for PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) on October 18, 2023. The update includes information about various topics discussed during PCI Committee Days, the PCI Sustainability Plan, efforts on sustainability and EPDs, market drivers for sustainability, PCI resources on sustainability, planned resources, membership updates, and upcoming events and programs. <br /><br />During PCI Committee Days, presentations were made on sustainability and EPDs, an update was approved for Policy 14, MOH and Fellows were approved, and there was a finance update. Some general updates included an updated Code of Conduct and guidelines for PCI Student Chapter/Club.<br /><br />The PCI Sustainability Plan aims to enhance the awareness of sustainability in the precast concrete industry. It focuses on engaging various audiences such as young professionals/students, academics, architects, engineers, and influencers.<br /><br />Efforts on sustainability and EPDs were discussed, including a breakdown of the contributions to global warming potential (embodied carbon) from different materials and operations within the precast manufacturing process.<br /><br />Market drivers for sustainability were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in the construction industry.<br /><br />PCI resources on sustainability were presented, including publications like the Sustainability Designer's Notebook and articles in ASCENT and ASPIRE. Planned resources for sustainability included webinars and committee reformations.<br /><br />Membership updates included the introduction of a new PCI Membership Director and PCI Managing Director of Quality Programs.<br /><br />Upcoming events and programs mentioned were workforce development opportunities through PCI, marketing and sales schools, the PCI Student Job Fair, and the PCI Precast Days.<br /><br />Overall, the update provides information on the various initiatives and efforts undertaken by PCI to promote sustainability, engage members, and provide resources and opportunities for professional development.
Keywords
PCI Committee Days
sustainability
EPDs
Policy 14
MOH
Fellows
Code of Conduct
PCI resources on sustainability
Membership updates
upcoming events and programs
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