Precast Protects Life: Healthy Buildings- March 2025-Precast Protects Life Healthy Buildings- March 2025

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The PCI webinar presented by Jim Schneider focused on the significance of precast concrete in designing healthy buildings. The session emphasized that precast concrete is a durable material known for its strength and resilience, and its role in creating safe, healthy spaces. Key points included precast's contribution to indoor environmental quality, thermal efficiency, sound attenuation, fire resistance, and resilience against natural disasters such as storms and earthquakes. The discussion also delved into sustainable practices and innovations in reducing the carbon footprint of concrete through materials like Portland Limestone Cement and supplementary cementitious materials. The importance of healthy buildings was highlighted, including their economic benefits such as supporting productivity and greater property values. Certification programs like LEED, WELL, and FITWELL were discussed as benchmarks for healthier buildings. Schneider concluded with case studies illustrating the practical application of precast concrete in various settings, ensuring life safety and enhancing occupant well-being. The session encouraged taking a holistic, lifecycle perspective on building design to address both current and future demands.

Keywords

precast concrete

healthy buildings

indoor environmental quality

sustainable practices

thermal efficiency

sound attenuation

fire resistance

LEED certification

carbon footprint