PCI Production Workshop 9: Acceptability of Appearance – Internal and External Communication-Production Workshop Management 9 Handout

Production Workshop Management 9 Handout

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The document is a summary of the Production Management Workshops sponsored by the Architectural Precast Committee. The workshops cover various topics related to precast concrete production and management. Workshop #9, titled "Acceptability of Appearance: Internal and External Communication," features two presenters: Matthew Gulsvig, an Architect/Principal at DLR Group in Omaha, NE, and Martin Lane, the Business Development Manager at Enterprise Precast Concrete in Omaha, NE.<br /><br />The workshops aim to provide plant managers with the opportunity to discuss topics within their plant leadership and build camaraderie. The agenda includes opening remarks, introductions, a review of the PCI Anti-Trust Policy and Code of Conduct Policy, presentations by the speakers, a question and open discussion session, and closing remarks.<br /><br />The Acceptability of Appearance series focuses on establishing realistic expectations and gaining written approval for each sample in the precast production process. The goal is to encourage each producer to develop a sampling process that follows PCI's best practices. Strategies discussed include improving messaging when promoting precast, providing early design/preconstruction support, and communicating effectively with customers.<br /><br />Matthew Gulsvig discusses his 16-year career in architecture and the importance of building relationships with architects and following up periodically. Martin Lane emphasizes the need for precast producers to educate architects about precast and be proactive in providing information and solutions. They also discuss the importance of honest communication and collaboration when facing challenges in meeting design expectations.<br /><br />The document includes images and examples of precast concrete projects and concludes with a Q&A session and information on upcoming workshops in the fall of 2022.

Keywords

Production Management Workshops

Architectural Precast Committee

precast concrete production

precast concrete management

Acceptability of Appearance

Matthew Gulsvig

Martin Lane

plant managers

PCI Anti-Trust Policy

Code of Conduct Policy