If Your Precast Plant Feels Like Controlled Chaos, You’re Not Alone Elements sitting for days waiting on steel or a crane. Molds tied up because one batch is off-spec. Yard full of finished pieces that can’t ship because the paperwork isn’t done. Everyone running flat out and you still miss the odd delivery date. Most…
Precast concrete might seem like a recent innovation in construction, but its history stretches back a long way. As we pursue smarter, greener, and higher-quality methods of building today, it is fascinating to see how precast concrete has developed and influenced our world over the centuries. The idea of “precast” construction isn’t new at all….
Precast concrete has existed for over a century; therefore, it is not a new concept. The first known large-scale use dates back to the early 20th century. In that respect, it is a traditional method. Nevertheless, many now consider it a Modern Method of Construction. But is that correct? There is considerable discussion surrounding digital…
Digital twins can revolutionise the precast concrete industry by enhancing every project lifecycle stage, from design and manufacturing to installation and maintenance. This article explores the role of digital twins in the precast concrete industry, highlighting their impact across various stages of the project lifecycle.
Advanced BIM software like Tekla Structures allows adding non-physical dimensions to the traditional 3D model. Adding information about the construction timeline, costs of the structure elements, quality and manufacturing records and maintenance requirements, we are creating another “dimensions” in our building information model. This is the essence of the BIM idea, and this is where…
We are in the middle of the global pandemic, and no one knows what the future holds. It looks like it won’t go away any time soon anyway. This is not the first and most probably not the last global spread of dangerous disease, so we have to learn from the current situation as much…
By Richard Kowalski | Updated November 25, 2025 | 6-minute read In my 20+ years as a precast concrete consultant, I’ve sat through countless meetings where teams ask the big one: “Why precast? Why switch to off-site construction now?” It’s a fair question, especially when designs start traditional. The answer? Precast shifts the heavy lifting…
