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PQS LEVEL I – PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOLStart with the fundamentals of precasting in NPCA’s Production and Quality School (PQS).
Explore the fundamentals required to manufacture quality precast concrete – including raw
materials, reinforcement, batching and mixing, production practices and quality control.
PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOL
PQS LEVEL II – PRECAST PROFESSIONAL SERIESAfter completing PQS, you will advance to the next stage of Precast University, PQS Level II,
where you will choose an area of concentration and focus on coursework in one
of four specialties:
PRODUCTION
SAFETY
TECHNICAL
QUALITY CONTROL
PQS LEVEL III – LEADERSHIP CAPSTONEPrecast University then allows you to continue your training by attending our Capstone Course,
where you will learn leadership best practices and management principles that will enable you
to advance your career.
LEADERSHIP
MASTER PRECASTERAt the top level of Precast University is NPCA’s Master Precaster. As an NPCA Master Precaster,
you will have successfully completed Production and Quality School Level I, all four Level II
courses, and mastered the Leadership Capstone Course.
MASTER PRECASTER
tAke your CAreer to A new level witH PreCAst universityNow you can take charge of your career with a clear path to NPCA’s Master Precaster designation. NPCA’s Precast
University offers precast-specific training with comprehensive programs for production, safety, technical, quality
control and leadership. Get certified in one or more of these critical areas – or go all the way to the top of your
profession and earn NPCA’s Master Precaster designation.
Offered annually during The Precast Show and online, Precast University coursework gives you the tools and the
credibility to advance your career by learning from the leading experts in the industry.
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LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE
(PQS) LEVEL III
QUALITY
CONTROL
(PQS) LEVEL II
OptionalPrestress
Specialization
To earn a Quality Control
Precast Professional designation you must
complete:
PQS Level I
PQS Level II – QA/QC
PQS II – Safety
PQS Level III – Leadership
TECHNICAL
(PQS) LEVEL II
OptionalPrestress
Specialization
To earn a Technical
Precast Professional designation you must
complete:
PQS Level I
PQS Level II – Technical
PQS Level II – Safety
PQS Level III – Leadership
PRODUCTION
(PQS) LEVEL II
OptionalPrestress
Specialization
To earn a Production
Precast Professional designation you must
complete:
PQS Level I
PQS Level II – Production
PQS Level II – Safety
PQS Level III – Leadership
SAFETY
(PQS) LEVEL II
OptionalPrestress
Specialization
To earn a Safety
Precast Professional designation you must
complete:
PQS Level I
PQS Level II – Production
PQS Level II – Safety
PQS Level III – Leadership
PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOL
(PQS) LEVEL I(English & Spanish)
OptionalPrestress Specialization
MASTER PRECASTER
To earn a NPCA Master Precaster designation you must complete:
PQS Level I
PQS Level II – Technical
PQS Level II – QA/QC
PQS Level II – Production
PQS Level II – Safety
PQS Level III – Leadership
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nPCA’s PreCAst universityAs part of its mission to develop comprehensive educational resources for the precast concrete industry, NPCA provides plant
personnel with in-depth learning opportunities taught by expert industry instructors as part of Precast University. Comprised of special
topic “schools,” Precast University courses involve a multi-day commitment that includes extensive curriculum and an exam.
The requirements for PQS II –
Safety have been updated to
better accommodate participants
who have already earned an
OSHA Safety Card. Participants
who meet one of the following
requirements will receive full
credit for completion of PQS II –
Safety:
• Successfulcompletionof
NPCA’s PQS II – Safety: Precast
Module AND hold a valid
OSHA 10-hour Safety Card
• HoldavalidOSHA30-hour
Construction Safety and Card
• HoldavalidOSHAAuthorized
Trainer Card
For those with an OSHA 30-hour
orOSHAauthorizedtrainercard,
you must submit a copy of your
valid OSHA card along with the
application to NPCA in order to
receive credit for PQS II – Safety.
The application can be found on
precast.org.
PQS – PROduCTiON ANd QuALiTY SCHOOL LEVEL i (PQSi)
Mel C. Marshall, Mel C. Marshall
Industrial Consultants Inc.
Sam Lines, MBA, Concrete Sealants
Inc.
Evan Gurley, NPCA
NPCA’s Production and Quality School
(PQS I) is the flagship course, and the
perfect starting point to provide plant
personnel with the fundamentals of
quality precast concrete manufacturing.
Designed especially for all production
personnel and QC inspectors, this course
covers all aspects of manufactured
concrete production, from raw materials
to post-pour inspection, with special
emphasis on maintaining high quality
throughout the entire manufacturing
process. This course satisfies the plant
certification requirement of the 10th
edition of the NPCA Quality Control
Manual for Precast and Prestressed
Plants.
Attendees who successfully complete
PQS Level i will be able to:
• Identifythekeycomponentsfor
making quality precast concrete and
proper handling techniques for each
• Describeindetailtheentire
manufacturing process of producing
quality precast concrete from pre-
production to post-production
• Calculatetheimpactoftemperature
of aggregates, cement and water on
concrete mixes
• Convertmetricreinforcementbarsizes
to ASTM standard reinforcing bar sizes
• Explainthefundamentalelements
of a quality concrete mix design and
troubleshoot potential mix design
flaws
• Createaqualitycontrolmanual
specific to their plant production
practices while incorporating industry
best practices
PQS – Thursday, Feb. 13 (day 1)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
PQS – Friday, Feb. 14 (day 2)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please Note: Participants in this school
are required to attend both days of class
and pass the exam to obtain a certificate
of course completion. Please make your
travel arrangements accordingly.
PQS2 – PQS ii – PROduCTiON (PQSii)
Mel Marshall Sam Lines Evan Gurley
Barry Fleck Chris Kemp
Claude GoguenSkip Francies
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Barry Fleck, A.L. Patterson Inc.
Chris Kemp, Smith-Midland Corp.
Skip Francies, A.L. Patterson Inc.
Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP, NPCA
PQS Level II – Production is designed
for plant personnel who will benefit
from a comprehensive understanding
of precast-specific production practices
in four key areas: lifting and handling;
reinforcement; lean manufacturing; and
patching and repair. This course will go
beyond the fundamentals explored in
PQS Level I to prepare students to think
critically about the links between these
four areas and common plant production
and safety issues. Course participants
will go in-depth in exploring these topics,
discussing best practices and learning
to address production challenges in
their plants. Shift supervisors, team
leaders, production managers, batch
plant operators, engineering and drafting
personnel and those who aspire to these
positions should attend.
Attendees who successfully complete
PQS Level ii – Production will be able to:
• Explainthekeyconceptsoflean
manufacturing and develop an action
plan for implementing simple lean
techniques upon returning to their plant
• Identifythedifferencebetween
structural and cosmetic repairs and
employ the appropriate patching/repair
techniques for each
• Comparethebenefitsofsteeland
fiber reinforcement and describe the
best applications for each
• Analyzethecurrentliftingandhandling
techniques in your plant and assess
these techniques to identify potential
areas of improvement for plant safety
PQS ii – Production
Thursday, Feb. 13 (day 1)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
PQS ii – Production
Friday, Feb. 14 (day 2)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please Note: Participants in this school
are required to attend both days of class
and pass the exam to obtain a certificate
of course completion. Please plan your
travel arrangements accordingly.
PS6 – PQS ii – SAFETY: PRECAST MOduLE
Gus Gonzalez, Safe-T-at Work
LLC
This PQS module is a
comprehensive, precast-
specific course that
examines safety issues
associated with the precast
production process.
Course topics include: precast plant
hazards; batching plant hazards; molds
and forms; rebar and cage fabrication;
curing and finishing; overhead crane and
rigging; hand and power tool safety; and
forklifts. Upon completion of this course,
employees will be well grounded in safety
as it applies to the precast industry. Those
attendees who successfully complete
the course and hold a valid OSHA 10-hour
Safety Card can receive credit for PQS
Level II – Safety by presenting their cards
at the conclusion of the course.
Attendees who successfully complete
PQS Level ii – Safety: Precast Module
will be able to:
• Identifypotentialsafetyhazardsinyour
precast plant
• Applytechniquesandimplement
programs to improve plant safety
• Leadtoolboxtalksonsafetytopics
• Developactionplanstoaddressplant
safety concerns
PQS ii – Safety: Precast Module
Saturday, Feb. 15
7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
PQS3 – PQS iii – LEAdERSHiP (PQS iii)
Greg Chase, Chase
Consulting
Attendees who complete
this course will learn
valuable leadership
principles they can
immediately apply to
their management style in their precast
concrete manufacturing facilities. Learn
how to recruit, hire, train and develop
employees by communicating effectively,
leading by example and celebrating
success. Additional topics include
time management, goal-setting, stress
management and diversity. Owners,
managers, supervisors and those who
aspire to hold such positions in the future
are encouraged to attend this course.
Attendees who successfully complete
PQS Level iii – Leadership will be able
to:
• Employeffectiveleadershipskillsat
precast operations
• Adaptmanagementstylestothe
diverse workforces in precast plants
• Identifyeffectivemethodstoimprove
employee performance
• Communicateeffectivelywithall
employees – from hourly to senior
management
PQS iii – Leadership
Thursday, Feb. 13 (day 1)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
PQS iii – Leadership
Friday, Feb. 14 (day 2)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please Note: Participants in this school
are required to attend both days of class
and pass the exam to obtain a certificate
of course completion. Please plan your
travel arrangements accordingly.
Gus Gonzalez
Greg Chase
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AT1 – ENViRONMENTAL LABELS FOR YOuR PROduCTS: THE SCOOP ON EPdS ANd PCRSThursday, Feb. 13
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Emily Lorenz, P.E., LEED
AP, SevGen Consulting
Heard of EPD’s yet?
If not, you will. EPD
requests are on the rise
for all types of building materials. An
environmental product declaration (EPD)
is a standardized method of measuring
the environmental impact of a product.
The EPD is written based on that
product’s category rule (PCR). Once the
PCR is complete, it becomes the basis
for a life cycle assessment (LCA). The
manufacturer then uses the PCR, the LCA
and any other relevant environmental data
to create an EPD. This course contains a
thorough explanation of the process and
what you can do to prepare yourself when
that EPD request arrives. Additionally, in
partnership with PCI and CPCI, NPCA is
currently developing a North American
Precast Concrete PCR. An update on this
project will be provided during the course.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• DescribeaPCR,anLCAandanEPD,
and how each is related
• Discussthepartnershipbetween
NPCA, PCI, and CPCI to create a
precast concrete PCR
• Identifywhatyoumustdotodevelop
product specific EPDs
• ExplainhowEPDswillimpactyour
business in the future
AT2 – REiNFORCEd CONCRETE dESiGNThursday, Feb. 13
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ron Thornton, P.E.,
Industry Consultant
The proper amount and
location of reinforcing
steel to be placed in
precast products is determined through
a combination of structural analysis
and code provisions. While the final
determination should be provided by
qualified professional engineers, having a
basic knowledge of reinforced concrete
design will help producers understand
not only “how” but “why” concrete
structures are reinforced as they are. The
instructor will explain commonly used
terms such as area of steel, yield strength
and flexure, and will discuss how they
impact your product. The course will also
explore how DOT and other inspectors
can determine if the proper reinforcing
has been placed once the product is
delivered.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Definetermsrelatedtoreinforced
concrete design
• Convertareaofsteeltobarsizeand
spacing or welded wire designation
• Identifycodesrelatedtoconcrete
design and how they are used
to determine minimum steel
requirements
• Recognizetheabilitiesandlimitations
of non-destructive testing instruments
for rebar placement in precast
concrete
AT3 – iNTROduCTiON TO POST-TENSiONiNGFriday, Feb. 14
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Miroslav Vejvoda, MBA,
P.E., Post-Tensioning
Institute
This course will address
the basic concepts of
post-tensioning, such as materials,
components, fabrication and installation
procedures, with examples of typical
applications. It will address the
differences between pre-tensioning and
post-tensioning, examine the advantages
of both and review typical combinations
of the two systems. This presentation will
focus on the designer’s point of view with
some basic features of post-tensioning
such as load balancing, secondary
moments, prestress losses and current
code requirements.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Differentiatebetweenpre-andpost-
tensioning
• Identifykeyfeaturesofpost-tensioning
• Explaintheadvantagesofpre-and
post-tensioning
AdvAnCed teCHniCAl & sustAinABilityAdvanced Technical courses are intended for those who have completed production and safety track courses or PQS Level I, and those
who have baseline industry knowledge and would like advanced training. Sustainability courses focus on meeting the needs of the
present without compromising future generations.
Emily Lorenz
Ron Thornton Miroslav Vejvoda
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AT4 – PATCHiNG ANd REPAiR OF PRECAST CONCRETESaturday, Feb. 15
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Barry Fleck, A.L. Patterson
Inc.
Aamer Syed, Sika Corp.
Repairing and grouting
of precast concrete is
something that is done
every day in a precast plant.
This course is designed to
help those who manage
or perform these tasks to
recognize the differences
between structural and
cosmetic repairs of precast products.
We will discuss repair procedures along
with guidelines on selecting the proper
material for the application. In addition
to the repair process, we will also
discuss procedures for proper grouting
and stopping water leaks with hydraulic
cement-based products. Finally, this
course will explain the importance of root
cause repair analysis, so you can identify
why the problem occurred, and prevent it
in the future. The content of this course is
similar to a section of PQS II – Production.
It is ideal for those who were not able
to attend PQS II – Production and would
like more information about patching and
repairing precast.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Indentifyrepairproblemsusingaroot
cause analysis approach
• Determinethepropermaterialand
placement procedures to use for
repairs
• Useproperproceduresforstopping
water leaks
AT5 – SCC: i’M ALREAdY PROduCiNG iT, SO NOw wHAT?Saturday, Feb. 15
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Terry Harris, W.R. Grace
& Co.
SCC offers an improved
quality product with
reduced labor costs
because there is no need for vibration. An
excellent surface finish can be achieved
with SCC because of the cohesive nature
of the mix, enabling it to consolidate
around congested reinforcing and to
pass through narrow passages without
segregating. Selecting the right materials,
proportioning, mixing and placement are
essential. So what’s next for SCC? This
session will discuss mixing and placing
recommendations, advancements in SCC
admixtures and methods to improve or
troubleshoot your SCC mixtures.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• DiscussadvancementsinSCC
admixtures
• UsetoolsforproportioningSCC
mixtures
• Managetheday-to-dayvariablesin
SCC production
• TroubleshootorimproveyourSCC
mixture
AT6 – ENHANCiNG EFFiCiENCY ANd GAiNiNG MARkET SHARE THROuGH SuSTAiNABiLiTYSaturday, Feb. 15
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Emily Lorenz, P.E., LEED
AP, SevGen Consulting
Doug Ruhlin, Resource
Management
Associates
Ashley Smith, Smith-
Midland Corp.
The green building industry
is growing rapidly in North
America. Other building
materials are positioning
themselves to take
advantage of these growing
sustainable requirements.
To remain competitive,
precast manufacturers and
suppliers need to be able
to adapt to the demands of
this new market. It’s hard to know where
to start. This panel discussion will offer
a look at the future of the green building
industry and the related opportunities
for precast manufacturers. You will hear
ideas for simple steps you can take
immediately to increase the sustainability
of your company. You will see that it’s not
that complicated to be more sustainable;
however, it is very important to do so to
adapt to a changing market. Secure your
place in this evolving industry and be a
part of the conversation.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Describefivethingsyoucando
immediately to be more sustainable in
your operation
• Summarizethemajorchangesofthe
latest version of LEED that impacts
the precast industry
• Listexamplesofhowsustainable
practices helped others in the precast
industry gain market share
Barry Fleck
Terry Harris Emily Lorenz
Aamer Syed
Doug Ruhlin
Ashley Smith
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MA1 – NPCA MARkETiNG iNiTiATiVEThursday, Feb. 13
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
If you missed the training session at
NPCA’s Annual Convention, this course is
a MUST! NPCA’s new marketing initiative
will be reintroduced at this session with
a description of each of the tools and
special training on how to use them.
Get ready to ramp up your company’s
marketing activities with the NCPA
Marketing Toolkit!
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Acquiremarketinginitiativetools
• UseNPCA’sMarketingToolkitto
enhance marketing efforts at your
plant
MA2 – HOw MuCH dO YOu BudGET FOR CAPiTAL iNVESTMENTS?Thursday, Feb. 13
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Joan Bellamy Blecha,
Industry Consultant
Capital expenditures are
necessary to improve
and evolve a business. In
a precast business, you use and own
a variety of small and large equipment
to facilitate your jobs. By defining and
tracking the various costs of ownership
and operation, you will be able to see
your true job costs, and know the
best time to make large purchases.
Additionally, we will explore when to rent
or buy equipment, the right time to invest
in upgraded equipment, and planning
for major capital investments in this
economy. Joan Blecha has spent nearly
three decades in the precast business
and has extensive experience in finance
and management. Attendees will leave
this class with the tools to know how and
when to make a large capital investment.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Budgetforacapitalexpenditure
• Amortizethepurchaseoverthelifeof
the investment
• Analyzethedecisiontobuy,leaseor
rent equipment
MA3 – LEAdiNG ANd MANAGiNG MARkETiNG iN A PRECAST BuSiNESSFriday, Feb. 14
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Doreen Shanahan,
Marketing Professor,
Pepperdine University
This course will build
marketing acumen
and skills in defining,
developing and leading your company’s
marketing efforts. Acquire specific
marketing tools, references, examples
and applications for the precast industry.
Key topics will include:
• Analyzingandsegmentingyour
customer markets
• Identifyingyourcorecompetencies
and competitive advantages
• Selectingyourtargetmarketsand
identifying the customers you can best
serve
• Definingyourvaluepositioning
• Developingyourproductstrategy
(analyzing sales mix, plant capacity and
profitability)
MA4 – iF uNCLE SAM THiNkS i MAdE THiS MuCH – wHERE iS iT?Friday, Feb. 14
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Leslie Shiner, The
ShinerGroup
Cash flow is not the same
as profit. And your tax
return is based on profit.
Learn why “net profit” doesn’t equal
money in the bank. This session provides
tips for managing cash flow and tracking
profitability. Do you have too much cash
tied up in accounts receivable or inventory
or are your fixed expenses too high?
Those who understand key financial data
and reports will be more likely to make
better financial and business decisions to
generate higher profits.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Examinewhy“netprofit”doesn’t
equal money in the bank
• Explorethedifferentwaystoanalyze
cash versus accrual statements
• Discoverreasonswhyyoumayhave
spent cash but are not able to deduct
it
• Usetoolstoimmediatelyimprovethe
financial management within your
company
mAnAGement & AdministrAtionThe Management and Administration Track is specifically geared toward business owners, senior managers, CFOs and those who
aspire to hold such positions in the precast concrete industry. Expert instructors in leadership, management and marketing will provide
the latest in philosophy and techniques. These courses will offer the opportunity to network with fellow managers and owners to
discuss common challenges.
Joan Bellamy Blecha
Doreen Shanahan
Leslie Shiner
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MA5 – TAkiNG LuNCH & LEARNS TO THE NExT LEVELFriday, Feb. 14
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lisa Roache, Gainey’s
Concrete Products Inc.
Cyndi Glascock, Gainey’s
Concrete Products Inc.
This course will help you
amp up the dreaded Lunch
and Learn presentation and
develop a fun, interactive
experience for both you
and your audience. How
do you take a Lunch and
Learn to the next level?
Host an open house or an industry
related conference at your location!
You’ll learn how to organize a hassle-free
Lunch and Learn. It may sound scary, but
this session promises to give you the
blueprint to host your own event.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• MarketyourLunchandLearns
using various media for maximum
attendance
• Connecttotheappropriate
organizations to become certified to
offer PDHs and CEUs in your area
• Discovertheresourcesavailableto
help you customize your own dynamic
presentations
• Establishpresentationguidelines
for ensuring speakers present in an
effective and uniform manner
MA6 – PRECAST BuiLdiNG STRuCTuRES: A NEw MARkET OPPORTuNiTYSaturday, Feb. 15
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Jim Costello, Superior
Walls of America Ltd.
With residential
construction picking
up again, developers
and builders are looking for ways
to differentiate themselves to take
advantage of the market. Many are
finding that precast concrete components
can provide benefits to the homeowners
that other materials can’t match.
Also, in light of tremendous property
damages due to recent disasters such
as tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires,
buyers are demanding homes that are
resilient and will protect their families
for many generations. Precast concrete
home construction has been prevalent in
Europe for decades. The trend is picking
up in the Unites States. Take advantage
of this emerging market and participate
in the discussion of how we can expand
the use of precast concrete in residential
construction.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Discussthecurrentprecasthousing
market in the United States
• Analyzepotentialproductsto
incorporate within your current
manufacturing capacities to supply
residential construction
• Describeadvantagesofresidential
precast concrete structures over
commonly used material
MA7 – PRiNCiPLES iN LEAdERSHiPSaturday, Feb. 15
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sam Lines, MBA,
Concrete Sealants Inc.
You don’t need a title to
be a leader, and the first
person you must lead is
yourself. This course will help you explore
your strengths and discover the principles
that lead to personal fulfillment. Leaders
are developed, and leadership traits come
from our core values. Leaders understand
that activity is not necessarily the same
as accomplishment. This course will be a
compilation of information from Steven
Covey, John Maxwell and John Wooden.
Attendees will take part in several
activities including a values assessment
challenge, a strengths and weakness
identification, and group interaction and
discussion.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Maximizeyourstrengths
• Identifyyourpersonalcorevalues
• Prioritizeyourschedule
• Exchangetheordinaryfor
extraordinary
Lisa Roache
Jim Costello
Sam Lines
Cyndi Glascock
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PS1 – OSHA iNSPECTiONS ANd wHiSTLEBLOwER PROTECTiONThursday, Feb. 13
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Michael Lawrence,
Summit Safety
Technologies
If there’s one sound that
gets the attention of
safety officers in a precast
plant, it’s a knock at the door from an
OSHA inspector. OSHA inspections can
seem like a stressful ordeal; however,
with the right preparation the inspection
process can be relatively painless.
In this workshop, we will address
several issues including inspection
teams, interviews, safety complaints,
investigations, enforcement actions,
OSHA’s whistleblower protection and
inspector requests for documents during
and after an inspection or investigation.
We will lead you through the maze
of regulations and issues concerning
OSHA inspections and whistleblower
protection. This interactive session
will provide participants with hands-
on practice in surviving an OSHA
inspection. Additionally, through activities
centered on whistleblower protection,
you will learn how to be proactive in
creating a comprehensive approach that
ensures compliance with applicable
statutes, encourages internal reporting
by employees and protects potential
whistleblowers from retaliation.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Implementtipstohandlethe
inspection process with an
enforcement-driven inspector
• Prepareyourworksitenowtosurvive
an inspection
• Avoidthe“GeneralDutyClauseTrap”
• Organizerecordsmostoften
requested during an OSHA inspection
• Identifyemployerandemployeerights
under whistleblower protection
PS2 – PRECAST COATiNGS: PROTECTiNG OuR NATiON’S iNFRASTRuCTuREThursday, Feb. 13
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Greg Roache, Gainey’s
Concrete Products Inc.
Precast concrete produced
in a quality environment
is durable and can have
a lifespan of 100-plus years. However,
environmental elements can take
their toll if the precast product is not
properly coated. This course will explain
the coating process and provide best
practices when using coatings for
precast. We’ll look at the different types
of coatings and their applications as well
as the quality control policy for coated
concrete components. Finally, the coating
manufacturer’s application instructions
will be demystified before your very eyes.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Describetheengineeringrequirements
for a coating application
• Identifybasiccoatingtypesand
terminology
• Differentiatebetweencoatings,
sealers and penetrants
• Interpretthecoatingmanufacturer’s
application instructions
• Analyzetheuniquechallenges
associated with coating concrete
• Determinetheappropriatecoatingfor
various environments
PS3 – PRECAST PAViNG SLABS: A NEw MARkET OPPORTuNiTYFriday, Feb. 14
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Bryan Cousino P.E.,
Spillman Co.
Stephanie Loud,
Mountain West Precast
It is a constant challenge
for producers to convince
specifiers of the
advantages of precast
concrete over other
materials. The infrastructure
in the United States is
aging, and precast has
the solution. The end goal is to promote
construction methods that reduce traffic
congestion, reduce project duration,
increase safety and produce durable
repairs. Precast pavement is new to
specifiers and it’s up to precast producers
to educate them about the overwhelming
benefits of precast concrete paving slab
systems. Attendees will gain knowledge
of this exciting new use of precast and
how it could benefit your business. This
course is an introduction to precast
concrete paving slab systems and
provides an overview of the benefits of
these systems.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Educatespecifiersonnewprecast
paving slab products and uses
• UseNPCAresourcestodiversifyyour
product line to include PCPS
• Locateadditionalinformationtoassist
in marketing efforts
ProduCtion & sAFety trACk The Production and Safety Track features important topics that will develop fundamental skills and explore best practices in the
industry. Courses are designed for those involved in the daily production of quality precast concrete products and will include topics
that are appropriate for those seeking a broad range of knowledge in precast production.
Michael Lawrence
Greg Roache
Bryan Cousino
Stephanie Loud
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PS4 – PROPER RiGGiNG ANd SiGNALiNG FOR CRANESFriday, Feb. 149:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Ron Overton, Overton
Safety TrainingThis course is intended to assist employers to understand exactly what is required to be in compliance with the new OSHA federal crane rule 29CRR1926.1400CC. New requirements include training for all employees working around cranes, training and qualification of riggers, and training and qualification of your employees who provide signals or spotting for cranes. It’s important to know the difference between national certification and qualified person. What options are available to you? What must be included in your mandatory in-house training program? Learn exactly what you, as an employer, must do to be considered in compliance with the new federal rule.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• IdentifyrequirementsofOSHA’s
federal crane rule• Determinewhatplantpersonnelneeds
to be certified or qualified• Listtopicstoincludeinanin-house
training program
PS5 – PLANT SAFETY: A SYSTEMATiC APPROACHFriday, Feb. 141:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Gus Gonzalez, Safe-T-at
Work LLCThis course will provide a health and safety foundation for managers, supervisors, department leaders or employees with health and safety responsibilities. Safety should continually be addressed to ensure plant personnel are up to speed on the newest safety information. It is presented in an easy to follow format and provides the attendee with the basic tools to create and maintain an effective health and safety program, as well as, control and/
or eliminate risk from your daily operation by creating and embracing a safety culture. The content is based in safety best practices rather than government regulations.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• Defineasafetycultureandrecognize
the importance of complete plant buy-in• Identifycostsassociatedwithaccidents• Definefourelementsofaneffective
safety and health program• Analyzetherootcauseofanaccident
during investigation• Conductahazardassessmentandjob
hazard analysis report
PS6 – PQS ii – SAFETY: PRECAST MOduLESaturday, Feb. 157:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Gus Gonzalez, Safe-T-at
Work LLCThis PQS module is a comprehensive, precast-specific course that examines safety issues associated with the precast production process. Course topics include: precast plant hazards; batching plant hazards; molds and forms; rebar and cage fabrication; curing and finishing; overhead crane and rigging; hand and power tool safety; and forklifts. Upon completion of this course, employees will be well grounded in safety as it applies to the precast industry. Attendees who successfully complete the course and hold a valid OSHA 10-Hour Card can receive credit for PQS Level II – Safety by presenting the card at the conclusion of the course.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• Identifypotentialsafetyhazardsinyour
precast plant• Applytechniquesandimplement
programs to improve plant safety• Leadtoolboxsafetytalks• Developactionplanstoaddressplant
safety concerns
PS7 – iNTROduCTiON TO PRESTRESSiNGSaturday, Feb. 158:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Paul Ramsburg, P.E., Sika
Corp.Prestressing concrete provides a range of advantages but requires very skilled and technically knowledgeable personnel. This course will explore the principles and basics of prestressing, including best practices, safety concerns and quality control procedures. The instructor will review the history and theory behind prestressing, explain how and why it works, and present basic prestressing practice, force and elongation corrections, safety concerns and much more. This course is a must if you are considering expanding into the prestressed concrete sector or are new to prestressing. All employees of prestressed concrete manufacturers or those who supply to the industry should attend. If you are already PQS-certified and would like to obtain your PQS – Prestress Level I certificate, this is your opportunity!
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• Differentiatepre-tensioningandpost-
tensioning stressing methods• Identifyprestressedapplicationsand
products• Recognizecommonlyused
prestressing terminology and standards
• ApplyNPCA’sQualityControlManualrequirements to the production of prestressed products
• Identifykeysafetyconcernswhenprestressing
Please note: This session is an introduction to prestressing and is normally an add-on option to our PQS Level I course; however, PQS Level I completion is not required to attend.
Ron Overton
Gus Gonzalez
Gus Gonzalez
Paul Ramsburg
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QuAlityCourses in the Quality Track are appropriate for all levels of personnel. Because
commitment to quality is of crucial importance in the precast industry, all precasters are
encouraged to attend these courses.
Q1 – VACuuM TESTiNG: iT JuST SuCkS!Thursday, Feb. 13
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Darryl Cloud, Concrete
Sealants Inc.
Watertightness is a critical
element of the NPCA Plant
Certification program. A
quick and convenient method of meeting
this requirement is by holding a vacuum
– not literally, of course. Vacuum testing
is an acceptable means of proving
watertightness in precast products.
Attendees will learn terminologies and
procedures required for performing a
vacuum test. Some tips and tricks about
vacuum testing will also be presented.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Selectthecorrectvacuumtesting
equipment
• Vacuumtestforwatertightassurance
• Complywiththevacuumtesting
requirements in the NPCA Quality
Control Manual for Precast and
Prestressed Concrete
Q2 – uSiNG LEAN PRiNCiPLES TO STREAMLiNE YOuR ENGiNEERiNG dEPARTMENTFriday, Feb. 14
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Steve Ott, P.E., Smith-
Midland Corp.
Do you want to streamline
your engineering
department? Are you
interested in improving your drawing
quality and speed? This course will
present case studies on how lean
principals can be used to increase
engineering/drafting speed and decrease
drawing deficiencies for both large and
small projects. Whether the engineering
work is in-house or managed by outside
consultants, this course will demonstrate
processes that can have a dramatic
effect on the bottom line. The focus will
be entirely on improving engineering
processes within a complex precast
manufacturing environment. This course
will be interactive and allow ample
opportunity for questions and answers.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Alignorganizationalgoalswith
customer demands
• Linkengineeringtotherestofyour
organization
• Createflowtomaximizethroughput
• Managechangeandotherforces
outside your control
PS8 – PLANT EFFiCiENCY CHOiCESSaturday, Feb. 15
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Greg Chase, Chase Consulting
The precast concrete industry is under
constant pressure from clients to design
products efficiently, control or reduce
material and labor costs, minimize
storage and handling costs, and provide
just-in-time delivery to a job site. Are
you losing margin during the production
process? This course
describes many of the
key points that affect the
workflow of raw materials
and work in process.
Many of these are minor
in scale but they can have
a major impact on plant efficiency. Don’t
miss this opportunity to have your eyes
opened to seeing things from a different
perspective. You will learn how to
implement changes in your plant that will
make a lasting impact on lowering cost,
reducing waste and preserving margins.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Assessyourplant’sproductionprocess
to determine potential improvements
• Evaluateeffectiveflowofmaterials
with emphasis on reinforcing,
carpentry, Styrofoam and product
hardware
• Determinepossiblechangestothe
location and distribution of forms
inventory, tools and equipment
• Organizeyourplanttomaximize
safety, cost control and efficiency
Greg Chase
Darryl Cloud
Steve Ott
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Q3 – LEAN QuALiTY CONTROLFriday, Feb. 14
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Steve Ott, P.E., Smith-
Midland Corp.
Want to streamline your
quality control department?
This course will present
ideas on how lean principals can be
used to create a visual quality control
department with well-defined and
easy-to-understand processes. You will
learn how to improve the planning and
execution of the QC function. Focus will
be entirely on improving QC processes
within a complex precast manufacturing
environment. You will learn basic lean
tools, electronic and paper document
storage techniques and standard work
auditing that can result in cost savings.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Definethepurposeandmissionof
quality control
• Createvisualsystems
• Apply5StoolstoQC
Q4 – Mix dESiGN: COMMON PROBLEMS ANd HOw TO Fix THEMSaturday, Feb. 15
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Mel C. Marshall, Mel C.
Marshall Industrial
Consultants Inc.
This course illustrates
how each step in the
proportioning of a mixture relates to
the fresh and hardened properties of
concrete. You will learn the importance
of calculating the fineness modulus, why
you need to adjust for material volumes
when your materials change, and the
effect of mix water on the outcome
of concrete strengths. Examples are
provided with illustrations that reinforce
the fundamental concepts of developing
practical concrete mixtures. Bring your
mix design problems to this course and
we will help you find solutions.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Explainthefundamentalelements
of a quality concrete mix design and
troubleshoot potential mix design
flaws
• Prepareamixdesignfollowing
procedures outlined in ACI 211.1
• Developeconomicalandefficientmix
designs
• Discussmethodstoobtainimproved
mix performance
Q5 – PRE- ANd POST-POuR iNSPECTiONS: YOuR MOST iMPORTANT CHECkLiSTSSaturday, Feb. 15
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Evan Gurley, NPCA
What can you do if during
a post-pour inspection
you find that a hole was
cast into the wrong side
of a tank? Or, what will you do if the
reinforcing steel cage is showing at the
surface? There really isn’t much you
can do at this point – you want to catch
these serious errors sooner rather than
later. Positioning of reinforcement and
embedded items is critical, and a good
pre-pour inspection can pinpoint potential
positioning problems. This course will
discuss what exactly to look for during
pre-pour and post-pour inspections to
prevent the dreaded filling of the plant’s
bone yard.
At the conclusion of this course, you
will be able to:
• Implementproceduresandinspections
to adhere to the NPCA QC Manual
requirements
• Properlyapplyreleaseagents
• Definemajorandminorrepairs
• Identifyminimumstrength
requirements and product damage
during stripping
Steve Ott
Evan GurleyMel C. Marshall
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ProFessionAl develoPment eduCAtionThese courses are intended for members of the specifying and regulatory communities including architects and engineers. Courses
will address the many benefits of precast concrete products in design and construction today.
AiA – ARCHiTECTuRE ANd PRECAST CONCRETE SEMiNAR (TwO-PART COuRSE)Thursday, Feb. 13
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PART 1: MANuFACTuRiNG ANd VERSATiLiTY OF PRECAST CONCRETE PROduCTS (1.5 Lus)Claude Goguen, P.E.,
LEED AP, NPCA
This 1.5 hour segment will
introduce participants to
the versatility of precast
concrete by looking at
many different products
and their applications. Attendees will learn
about the raw ingredients that go into the
manufacturing of precast concrete as well
as methods used in the plant to mix, pour,
finish and cure precast concrete. The
course will then spotlight architectural
precast concrete and its many design
options and applications. Attendees
will learn about the abundance of finish
options available to achieve an architect’s
vision. In addition, case studies will
be presented featuring architectural
precast building elements and their
applications. This will be followed by an
explanation of design considerations and
options when specifying architectural
precast concrete. Sustainable attributes
of precast concrete products will also be
discussed. AIA members completing this
session will earn 1.5 Learning Units.
At the conclusion of this segment, you
will be able to:
• Describethemanufacturingprocessof
precast concrete and the importance
of quality raw ingredients
• Identifythedifferentfinishesof
architectural precast
• Summarizeimportantdesign
considerations when using
architectural precast concrete building
elements
• Describewhattheprecastindustry
is doing to enhance sustainable
properties of their products
PART 2: HiGH PERFORMANCE PRECAST CONCRETE ENVELOPE SYSTEMS (1.0 HSw/Lu)Brian Miller, P.E., LEED
AP, PCI
A structure’s envelope has
considerable impact on
its overall performance.
High-performance building
envelopes can help reduce
the overall energy consumption of a
structure throughout its life, and maintain
and protect the interior environment
and occupants. This one-hour segment
will define high performance envelopes
and describe key elements of their
performance. It will discuss how to use
precast concrete wall systems to meet
the latest code requirements (such as
continuous insulation and air barriers) and
will also touch on resiliency. Case studies
will be used to highlight information
presented. AIA members completing this
session will earn 1.0 Learning Unit.
At the conclusion of this segment, you
will be able to:
• Describethethreebasictypesof
precast concrete envelope systems
• Discussmoisturemanagement
methodologies
• Describenewenvelopecode
requirements
• Explainthermalmassandhowitis
used to create more energy efficient
buildings
MuS – PRECAST MANHOLE ANd uTiLiTY STRuCTuRES SEMiNAR(TwO-PART COuRSE)Thursday, Feb. 13
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PART 1: PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLESJohn Dutschmann,
Hanson Pipe & Precast
Robin Wolf, ConShield
Technologies
Production and installation
issues can arise regarding
the design aspects
of manholes and the
capabilities of manhole
producers. This course
will cover basic design,
manufacturing, installation
techniques and testing
procedures for sanitary
and storm sewer manholes. We will
cover the proper ASTM specifications for
vertical applications of round manhole
sections and their appurtenances. We
will also discuss considerations for sizing
of manholes and how the types of pipe
connections play a role in the size of the
manhole.
Brian Miller
Claude Goguen
John Dutschmann
Robin Wolf
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sPonsored eduCAtionTiTAN – TiTAN POwER uSER wednesday, Feb. 12
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$125 Member full package
$185 Member a la carte
$145 Non-member full package
$225 Non-member a la carte
James Muka, Muka
Development Group
LLC
Created for project
managers, coordinators and
production schedulers, this
course will focus on both
old and new features relating
to task management and production
scheduling available in the Titan II Precast
Management System. Various scheduling
methods will be reviewed including a
complete overview of the Visual Bay,
Titan’s newest scheduling tool that gives
users the ability to schedule visually. Task
management and workflow processing
will be thoroughly covered including
a review of Titan’s new Task Manager
and Task Manager Gantt screens.
Stressing concepts and tools that can be
immediately implemented, this course
is sure to improve your company’s
effectiveness and competitive advantage.
At the conclusion of this course, you will have an understanding of Titan’s: • VisualBay–setupofproductionarea
layouts• VisualBay–manualandautomated
scheduling• VisualBay–schedulingspecialitems
versus stock items• SchedulingHub–manualand
automated scheduling• SchedulingHub–schedulingspecial
items versus stock items• Variousschedulingtopics• Newproductionschedulingreports• Taskmanagementoverviewandsetup• NewTaskManagerscreen• NewTaskManagerGanttscreen• Variousworkflowtopics
Education Program PolicySessions are noncommercial forums. Speakers are expected to refrain from using brand names and endorsing specific products. Education sessions are not to be used for direct promotion of a speaker’s product, service or monetary self-interest. Speakers at all sessions must refrain from overt statements, harsh language or pointed humor that harms the rightful dignity and social equity of any individual or group. Please note any violation of this policy on session evaluation forms.
At the conclusion of this segment, you
will be able to:
• Differentiateloadsappliedtoavertical
round structure compared with a
horizontally laid pipe and specify
accordingly
• Sizeamanholeaccordingtoits
application (sanitary or storm) and size,
types and angles of connecting pipes
• Understandinstallationandtesting
procedures for manhole sections
PART 2: PRECAST CONCRETE uTiLiTY STRuCTuRESRon Thornton, P.E., Industry Consultant
Chris Fitzpatrick, Firebaugh Precast Inc.
Utility equipment for
communication, electricity,
steam, gas and alternate
sources of energy is vital
to keeping a community
functioning. Careful
attention also needs to
be paid to the material
that houses that
equipment. Precast
concrete structures have
been used as foundations
or enclosures for many
utilities across the country. The
manufacturing and installation of
these structures must adhere to strict
quality control measures and applicable
specifications. This course will include
design, manufacturing, installation best
practices and testing procedures for
above-ground and underground utility
structures. We will cover the proper
ASTM specifications for each type of
structure and its appurtenances. We will
also discuss potential applications for
precast concrete structures for protecting
utility equipment.
At the conclusion of this segment, you
will be able to:
• Describemanyapplicationsfor
precast concrete for above-ground and
underground utility structures
• Definetheappropriatenational
standards when specifying utility
structures
• Identifyloadstoconsiderwhen
designing precast concrete utility
structures
Chris Fitzpatrick
James Muka
Ron Thornton
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eduCAtion PlAnner Use this handy chart to plan your education courses. Simply check the courses you would like to attend at the left, then transfer that
information to the registration worksheet on page 35 (Step 3).
CHECk
Course
No.
(write this
code on the
registration)
Title day date Time Member
Package
Member
A la carte
Non-
Member
Package
Non-
Member
A la carte
PQS Production & Quality School Thurs.Fri.
Feb. 13, 2014
Feb. 14, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$345 $595 $445 $695
PQS2 Production & Quality School Level II - Production
Thurs.Fri.
Feb. 13, 2014
Feb. 14, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$345 $595 $445 $695
PQS3 Production & Quality School Level III - Leadership
Thurs.Fri.
Feb. 13, 2014
Feb. 14, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$345 $595 $445 $695
AT1 Environmental Label for Your Products: The Scoop on
EPDs and PCRs
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT2 Reinforced Concrete Design Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT3 Introduction to Post-Tensioning
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT4 Patching and Repair of Precast Concrete
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT5 SCC: I'm Already Producing It, So Now What?
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT6 Enhancing Efficiency and Gaining Market Share Through Sustainability
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
MA1 NPCA Marketing Initiative Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NC NC NC NC
MA2 How Much Do You Budget for Capital Investments?
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
MA3 Leading and Managing Marketing in a Precast
Business
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
$75 $185 $95 $225
MA4 If Uncle Sam Thinks I Made This Much - Where is It?
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
$75 $185 $95 $225
MA5 Taking Lunch & Learns to the Next Level
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NC $125 NC $175
MA6 Precast Building Structures: A New Market Opportunity
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
MA7 Principles in Leadership Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
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CHECk
Course
No.
(write this
code on the
registration)
Title day date Time Member
Package
Member
A la carte
Non-
Member
Package
Non-
Member
A la carte
PQS Production & Quality School Thurs.Fri.
Feb. 13, 2014
Feb. 14, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$345 $595 $445 $695
PQS2 Production & Quality School Level II - Production
Thurs.Fri.
Feb. 13, 2014
Feb. 14, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$345 $595 $445 $695
PQS3 Production & Quality School Level III - Leadership
Thurs.Fri.
Feb. 13, 2014
Feb. 14, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$345 $595 $445 $695
AT1 Environmental Label for Your Products: The Scoop on
EPDs and PCRs
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT2 Reinforced Concrete Design Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT3 Introduction to Post-Tensioning
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT4 Patching and Repair of Precast Concrete
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT5 SCC: I'm Already Producing It, So Now What?
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AT6 Enhancing Efficiency and Gaining Market Share Through Sustainability
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
MA1 NPCA Marketing Initiative Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NC NC NC NC
MA2 How Much Do You Budget for Capital Investments?
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
MA3 Leading and Managing Marketing in a Precast
Business
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
$75 $185 $95 $225
MA4 If Uncle Sam Thinks I Made This Much - Where is It?
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
$75 $185 $95 $225
MA5 Taking Lunch & Learns to the Next Level
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NC $125 NC $175
MA6 Precast Building Structures: A New Market Opportunity
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
MA7 Principles in Leadership Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
CHECk
Course
No.
(write this
code on the
registration)
Title day date Time Member
Package
Member
A la carte
Non-
Member
Package
Non-
Member
A la carte
PS1 OSHA Inspections and Whistleblower Protection
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
PS2 Precast Coatings: Protecting Our Nation's Infrastructure
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
PS3 Precast Paving Slabs: A New Market Opportunity
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
PS4 Proper Rigging and Signaling for Cranes
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
PS5 Plant Safety: A Systematic Approach
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
PS6 PQS II - Safety: Precast Module
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$75 $185 $95 $225
PS7 Introduction to Prestressing Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
PS8 Plant Efficiency Choices Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
Q1 Vacuum Testing: It Just Sucks!
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
Q2 Using Lean Principles to Streamline Your Engineering
Department
Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
Q3 Lean Quality Control Fri. Feb. 14, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NC $125 NC $175
Q4 Mix Design: Common Problems and How to Fix
Them
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
$25 $175 $50 $225
Q5 Pre- and Post-Pour Inspections: Your Most Important Checklists
Sat. Feb. 15, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
NC $125 NC $175
AIA Architecture & Precast Concrete Seminar
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NC NC NC NC
MUS Precast Manholes and Utility Structures Seminar
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NC NC NC NC
TITAN Titan Power User Wed. Feb. 12, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$125 $185 $145 $225
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