Unlocking Opportunities in Precast Concrete: How fib COM6 can Elevate Your Practice and Professional Growth. This free PDH webinar is open to all PCI members and non-members.
This webinar, organized by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) in collaboration with the fib (International Federation for Structural Concrete), is designed to introduce American professionals in the precast concrete sector to the objectives and activities of fib, with a focus on its Commission 6 on Prefabrication (COM6). COM6 comprises various task groups and projects that support the advancement of precast concrete knowledge worldwide.

Guided by presenters from both PCI and fib, this session will provide attendees with valuable insights into COM6's initiatives, key publications, and available resources. Participants will learn how fib’s collaborative network can support their professional development and contribute to advancing the knowledge base within their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a clear understanding of COM6 Prefabrication and its objectives within fib.
• Explore the latest publications and outputs from COM6’s task groups, covering topics like sustainability, quality control, and structural innovation.
• Learn how to access COM6 resources for practical use in their projects and research.
• Recognize the potential career and organizational benefits of participating in fib’s task groups and commissions.
• Understand how PCI and fib collaborate, enhancing opportunities for knowledge exchange and the development of international best practices in precast concrete.

Presenters:

Ned M. Cleland, PhD, PE, with over 50 years of professional experience, Dr. Ned Cleland is a distinguished expert in precast and prestressed concrete design, detailing, and construction. Dr. Cleland has led advancements in earthquake-resistant design for precast, prestressed concrete structures and co-authored the first and second editions of the PCI Seismic Design Manual with Dr. S.K. Ghosh. Currently, he chairs the PCI Design Standard Committee, where he collaborates with ACI to develop the ACI/PCI 319, a new design standard for precast, prestressed concrete structures. Dr. Cleland’s extensive experience and contributions to PCI make him a key figure in bridging best practices across international and American standards in precast concrete.

Stef Maas is a structural engineer from Belgium with 30 years of experience in both structural and non-structural precast concrete. He currently serves as the chair of fib Commission 6 on Prefabrication and is the co-chair of the Task Group on Precast Floors and Floors for Precast Structures. Additionally, Stef chairs CEN TC229 WG1, the body responsible for developing European standards for structural precast concrete. Since 2012, Stef has been with FEBE, the Belgian precast association, where he currently holds the position of CEO. His work spans numerous national and international commissions and working groups focused on standardisation, certification, and the promotion of precast concrete.