PCI Summer Series: Architectural Precast Concrete: An Architect's Perspective on the Importance of Collaboration and Certification-PCI Summer Series #4: Arch Cert 4 PPT Handout

PCI Summer Series #4: Arch Cert 4 PPT Handout

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The document discusses a roundtable discussion on the Architectural Precast Certification Program from an architect's perspective. The program aims to align precast producers' capabilities with project requirements and enhance collaboration between architects and specialty contractors. The certification program offers different categories based on complexity and quality requirements for architectural precast concrete components. The precast/prestressed concrete industry is represented by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), a technical institute that develops standards, certification programs, and research projects for the industry.<br /><br />The importance of collaboration between architects and precast producers is emphasized, as early involvement of specialty contractors can provide benefits in terms of design possibilities and meeting project expectations. Safety, quality, and resiliency are highlighted as key priorities in precast concrete construction. The use of certified quality products and systems, early collaboration, and pre-fabrication are suggested to ensure a safe design. The different certification categories, from high tolerance and shape complexity to small accent pieces, are explored with examples of project applications.<br /><br />Benefits of the certification program include aligning capabilities with project requirements, enhancing the design and construction industry, and ensuring quality and performance expectations are met. The importance of mockups and demonstrating the finished product to stakeholders as a worthwhile investment is also discussed. The document includes information on accessing additional resources such as the Architectural Certification Webpage, FAQs, and the eLearning Center, which offers recorded webinars on the program.<br /><br />Overall, the roundtable discussion highlights the significance of collaboration and certification in the architectural precast concrete industry, with a focus on meeting project requirements, enhancing design possibilities, and ensuring safety, quality, and resilience in construction.

Keywords

Architectural Precast Certification Program

precast producers

collaboration

project requirements

quality requirements

safety

design possibilities

certified quality products

high tolerance

project applications