Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)

Chicago, Illinois 60631

Company Details
8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 1150
Chicago, Illinois 60631
https://www.pci.org/
Phone:312-786-0300

Founded in 1954, The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is a technical institute for the precast concrete structures and systems industry. PCI develops, maintains, and disseminates the Body of Knowledge for the design, fabrication, and construction of precast concrete structures and systems. PCI develops consensus base standards, industry handbooks, quality assurance programs, certification, research and development projects, design manuals, continuing education and periodical publications. PCI members include precast concrete producers, erectors, suppliers, professional engineers and architects, educators, students, and industry consultants who complement the wide range of knowledge of precast concrete.

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There were 19 winners in the specials, buildings, and transportation categories; there were also 15 honorable mentions.
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Reveals Winners of the 2024 Design Awards
For 61 years, the PCI Design Awards program has showcased and recognized creative and innovative uses of precast concrete.
February 7, 2024
Concrete Bridge Design Training at Caltrans
Training Engineers On Concrete Bridge Design
Caltrans changed their training to virtual for COVID and now is offering courses in the classroom once again. They turned to Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to continue offering eLearning.
February 22, 2023
The Winners of the 2023 PCI Design Awards
The 25 Winners of the 2023 PCI Design Awards
Ahead of the PCI Convention (Columbus, Ohio) on February 24 - the Precast/Prestress Concrete Institute recognized the winners of this years PCI Design Awards.
February 16, 2023
Two Award Winning Precast Building Designs
Two Award-Winning Precast Projects Just in Time for Back to School
Project profile of two construction projects, the Boston College Recreation Center and the Smithfield Middle School - both recognized as 2021 PCI Design Award winners.
August 19, 2021
Members of The Roots of Music performed at the 2021 PCI Convention's Welcome Reception in New Orleans. PCI Cares raised $5,000 for The Roots of Music.
New Members Joined Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's Board During May 2021 Convention
Held May 18-22, the 2021 PCI Convention and 2021 Precast Show welcomed in-person attendees and online committee meetings alike. Special events included the honoring of members, recognition of new chair and board members.
June 21, 2021
Stature of Liberty time lapse
Watch Time Lapse Video of Statue of Liberty Museum Construction
The Statue of Liberty Museum and Visitor Center won the 2020 PCI Design Award for Best Sustainable Design.
June 30, 2020
Products & Press Releases
The Orchard Wins 2022 PCI Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award
Over 400 Precast Panels Wins A 2022 Craftsmanship Award from the PCI
Recognizing the precast plants for their excellence in manufacturing and craftsmanship, the Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute was presented to the Lombard Architectural Precast Products Company.
November 1, 2022
PCI 2022 Big Beam and School Building Design Awards
PCI Award Winners: Big Beam 2022, School Design Awards
Marking the start of school, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, the winners of its Big Beam Competition and educational building Design Awards.
September 7, 2022
Almost 800 people attended the 2022 PCI Convention in Kansas City, Mo.
PCI 2022 Convention a Success
With record attendance, the 2022 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute found optimism, a new chair, recognized outstanding contributions to the industry, and more.
March 28, 2022
2022 PCI Design Award Winners
Winners of the 2022 PCI Design Awards
The winning projects of the 2022 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's Design Awards featured a total of 42 projects for their design excellence.
February 1, 2022
PCI's New Architectural Certification Changes Take Effect
PCI's New Architectural Certification Changes Take Effect
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's Architectural Certification Program officially started this month.
October 26, 2021
Student Winners of the 2021 PCI Big Beam Contest
Student Winners of the 2021 PCI Big Beam Contest
Winners of the 21st annual Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition, were announced by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.
September 15, 2021
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There were 19 winners in the specials, buildings, and transportation categories; there were also 15 honorable mentions.
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Reveals Winners of the 2024 Design Awards
For 61 years, the PCI Design Awards program has showcased and recognized creative and innovative uses of precast concrete.
February 7, 2024
Concrete Bridge Design Training at Caltrans
Training Engineers On Concrete Bridge Design
Caltrans changed their training to virtual for COVID and now is offering courses in the classroom once again. They turned to Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to continue offering eLearning.
February 22, 2023
The Winners of the 2023 PCI Design Awards
The 25 Winners of the 2023 PCI Design Awards
Ahead of the PCI Convention (Columbus, Ohio) on February 24 - the Precast/Prestress Concrete Institute recognized the winners of this years PCI Design Awards.
February 16, 2023
The Orchard Wins 2022 PCI Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award
Over 400 Precast Panels Wins A 2022 Craftsmanship Award from the PCI
Recognizing the precast plants for their excellence in manufacturing and craftsmanship, the Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute was presented to the Lombard Architectural Precast Products Company.
November 1, 2022
PCI 2022 Big Beam and School Building Design Awards
PCI Award Winners: Big Beam 2022, School Design Awards
Marking the start of school, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, the winners of its Big Beam Competition and educational building Design Awards.
September 7, 2022
Almost 800 people attended the 2022 PCI Convention in Kansas City, Mo.
PCI 2022 Convention a Success
With record attendance, the 2022 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute found optimism, a new chair, recognized outstanding contributions to the industry, and more.
March 28, 2022
2022 PCI Design Award Winners
Winners of the 2022 PCI Design Awards
The winning projects of the 2022 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's Design Awards featured a total of 42 projects for their design excellence.
February 1, 2022
PCI's New Architectural Certification Changes Take Effect
PCI's New Architectural Certification Changes Take Effect
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's Architectural Certification Program officially started this month.
October 26, 2021
Student Winners of the 2021 PCI Big Beam Contest
Student Winners of the 2021 PCI Big Beam Contest
Winners of the 21st annual Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition, were announced by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.
September 15, 2021
Two Award Winning Precast Building Designs
Two Award-Winning Precast Projects Just in Time for Back to School
Project profile of two construction projects, the Boston College Recreation Center and the Smithfield Middle School - both recognized as 2021 PCI Design Award winners.
August 19, 2021
Members of The Roots of Music performed at the 2021 PCI Convention's Welcome Reception in New Orleans. PCI Cares raised $5,000 for The Roots of Music.
New Members Joined Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's Board During May 2021 Convention
Held May 18-22, the 2021 PCI Convention and 2021 Precast Show welcomed in-person attendees and online committee meetings alike. Special events included the honoring of members, recognition of new chair and board members.
June 21, 2021
The Capable Creativity of Precast Concrete Design
The Capable Creativity of Precast Concrete Design
Celebrating the design excellence and building and transportation, the winners of the 2021 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute 2021 PCI Design Award Winners.
February 2, 2021
Gage Brothers Precast Concrete N95 COVID-19 Facility
Precast Concrete Helps Build 440,000-sq. ft. N95 Facility in 52 Days
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute member Gage Brothers Concrete Products were tasked to construct a brand new facility for the urgent manufacture of N95 masks to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 15, 2021
The PCI Mobile App
PCI Mobile App
December 14, 2020
The PCI Big Beam 2020 Engineering Student Design Competition Competition
Engineering Student Design Precast Concrete Competition Award Winners
Winners of the 20th annual Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition, were announced by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.
October 19, 2020
PCI's Announces Award Winners at Virtual Fall 2020 Conference
Award winners announced virtually in the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's fall 2020 Committee Days and Technical Conference.
October 15, 2020
The One South First, New York City - Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award Winner
The Winner of the PCI Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announced the winner of the ninth annual Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award - The Gate Precast Company for Domino Sugar (New York City) project
October 9, 2020
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Frank Gehry, Jeanne Gang to Speak at Architectural Record Innovation Conference
PCI will present a continuing education webinar for CEU credits on the upcoming changes to its Architectural Certification program during the virtual event.
September 21, 2020
Dawn Decker
PCI's Mid-Atlantic Chapter Hires New Executive Director
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Mid-Atlantic region’s board of directors has named Dawn Decker as the region’s new executive director.
September 3, 2020
PCI NPCA Joint Product List
Joint Concrete Products Document Clarifies Certification Requirements
The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) issued a joint document to alleviate confusion in the marketplace regarding certification programs for precast and prestressed concrete products.
August 14, 2020
Jared Brewe.
PCI Hires New Vice President, Technical Services
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has announced that it has hired Jared Brewe, PhD, P.E., S.E., as vice president, technical services.
July 17, 2020
ThinCast
High Concrete Introduces Thinnest Precast Concrete Panel Available
High Concrete Group, a member of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, has introduced ThinCast, the thinnest precast concrete rainscreen panel available on the market.
July 13, 2020
PCI Randy Wilson
PCI Hires Randy Wilson as New Director, Architectural Precast Systems
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has announced that it has hired industry veteran Randy Wilson as its new Director, Architectural Precast Systems.
July 10, 2020
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Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Moves Headquarters; Remains in Chicago
The Precast/Presstressed Concrete Institute’s office has moved from downtown Chicago to the northwest side of Chicago.
July 7, 2020