Precast Protects Life Webinar-2020-11-19 1402 Precast Protects Life

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The video is a webinar titled "Precast Protects Life." The presenter, Jim Schneider, discusses the various ways in which precast concrete contributes to durability, resilience, fire resistance, blast resistance, seismic design, indoor environmental quality, and sustainability in buildings. Schneider emphasizes the long-lasting and low-maintenance nature of precast concrete and its ability to withstand extreme events such as storms, fires, earthquakes, and blasts. He also highlights how precast concrete provides a safe and healthy environment for occupants, with features such as non-combustible construction, sound attenuation, and thermal mass. Schneider explains how precast concrete can contribute to sustainable design by reducing depletion of resources, preventing environmental degradation, and creating durable and energy-efficient buildings. He mentions the importance of optimizing site potential, reducing energy and water consumption, minimizing material use, enhancing indoor environmental quality, and building resiliency and adaptability. The webinar includes case studies of precast concrete projects that demonstrate the benefits and applications of the material in real-world scenarios. The webinar is part of PCI's webinar series and is moderated by Royce Covington, Manager of Member Services at PCI.

Keywords

Precast Protects Life

Jim Schneider

Durability

Resilience

Fire resistance

Blast resistance

Seismic design

Indoor environmental quality

Sustainability