Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods threaten communities and infrastructure worldwide. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on disaster-resilient design – designing buildings and infrastructure to withstand and recover from natural disasters. Precast concrete, with its inherent strength, durability, and versatility, has emerged as a preferred material for disaster-resilient construction. In this blog...Read More

A house fire has the potential to be the most devastating moment in anyone’s life. These disasters can occur in the blink of an eye. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, a residential fire occurs every 88 seconds. If you live in an area like California, where wildfires are prevalent, you are at an even...Read More

Are you planning some construction and considering using brick as your material of choice? We can’t blame you; brick construction can be absolutely beautiful. The only thing is, it can also be expensive and difficult to maintain. Over time, temperature changes can slowly break brick down, leaving you the job of either fixing it yourself...Read More

Depending on where you live, dealing with heavy rain and the threat of landslides or floods might be major factors when planning your home or business. According to FEMA, just one inch of flooding in your home or business can cost you $27,000 in repairs. Landslides have the potential to bury your building completely. Most...Read More

Precast concrete is an excellent building material that has recently been gaining steam in the United States. How well precast concrete walls do under seismic loads depends largely on the quality of the precast concrete and the quality of the design. High-quality materials and a high standard of production help improve how the walls and...Read More