PCI Gulf South Newsletter | Issue #35 |
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The Stack Deep Ellum Mixed Use |
This cutting-edge Class AA office building located in a historic and thriving Deep Ellum neighborhood. The 16-story buildingās upper 7 levels include flexible office space with extensive building amenities such as a 10th-floor amenity terrace, unobstructed views of the downtown, private tenant balconies, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a tenant lounge and conferencing space, 24/7 on-site security, and fully covered parking. Level 1 includes 15,000 SF of street-level retail space, and the buildingās structured parking is located at Levels 2 through 9.
Precast concrete was chosen to meet the aesthetic, construct-ability, and budget goals for the lower volumeās brick faƧade.
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What is the measure of progress? Any time we set out to accomplish something, we do it with a specific goal in mind. If we didnāt have the goal, we wouldnāt have started in the first place. Immediately following the goal is the plan or procedure by which we hope to reach the goal. Sometimes along the way, we have to tweak the plan or make changes to the process, but the goal remains the same.
Progress is the determining factor as to when and if those changes are needed. The goal of developing a steady and competent workforce is not new in the precast industry, but it is being pursued with new vigor at both the regional and national levels. The collective understanding that our precast workforce is the heart and soul of what we do is the centerpiece of many short and long-term goals for PCI Gulf South. As an association, we see progress being made and we recognize that there is still a long way to go.
The progress we currently see can be measured in the increased market share precast building products have seen in the past year, the increased recognition of our precast products by engineers and designers, the interest in our expansive webinar series that highlights the capabilities of our products, the increased student outreach and university collaboration we share with our future industry leaders and the eagerness of PCI Gulf South producers to support programs and initiatives that build a future workforce.
As 2022 comes to a close, we celebrate the progress we have made in the industry and we look forward to taking up the reins in the new year with renewed motivation for all that lies in front of us.
From all of us at PCI Gulf South, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Dan
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Thermal Mass, Energy Codes and Prestressed Concrete Solutions Webinar |
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Mass walls, in combination with insulation, can save energy in buildings. This presentation describes the benefits of thermal mass (thermal inertia) and how these benefits are recognized in national energy codes. An overview of the compliance paths of these energy codes is presented.
Time: January 10, 2023 @ 12pm CST
Credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW or up to 1.0 PDH
Learning Objectives
1. Identify why mass walls save energy.
2. Learn the heat capacity requirements for mass walls in energy codes.
3. Determine how thermal mass provisions are presented in national energy codes.
4. Learn how metal thermal bridges that penetrate the insulation in a mass wall degrade its R-value.
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Presenter: Emily Lorenz, PE |
Emily Lorenz, PE, is an independent consultant in the areas of LCA, EPDs, PCRs, green building, and sustainability. She serves as an engineer in the areas of green structures and practices, energy efficiency, thermal properties, and moisture mitigation. Lorenz also specializes in green building code and standard work and advocacy. |
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PCI Gulf South Pile Presentations |
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PCI Gulf South has been busy the last two months delivering pile presentations to university students. With the help of Dave Tomley from Gulf Coast Prestress, five presentations on precast prestressed concrete piles alone have been presented. Thank you Jackson State, McNeese State and Southern Miss for inviting us into your classrooms. If you are interested in a pile presentation, please reach out to us at pcigulfsouth1@att.net and we would be more than happy to come visit your classroom.
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AIA Conferences on Architecture |
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It seems as though this year, October was the month of the architect. All three state organizations held their annual Conference on Architecture within the month of October and two were held at the same venue, the beautiful Lodge at Gulf State Parks in Gulf Shores, AL. This year, Associate Professor Alexis Gregory of Mississippi State University and I had the opportunity to speak with the MS AIA attendees about the ongoing studio at Mississippi State and all of the wonderful activities the students are engaged in. |
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PCI Gulf South Winter Meeting and Robert Molcany Memorial Golf Outing |
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On November 15th and 16th, PCI Gulf South held their Annual Winter Meeting in Biloxi, MS. Complete with prize giveaways, vendor tabletops, and a wonderful buffet meal, the event garnered one of the largest attendances in recent memory for a Winter meeting.
ļ»æThursday evening kicked off with our reception and the annual donation of $ 5,000 to the PCI Foundation. Wednesdayās meeting was highlighted with associate member presentations and a special presentation from Dr. Sriram Aaleti from the University of Alabama on his research into UHPC H-piles.
We would like to thank all the attendees, as well as the golf hole sponsors and those that donated a raffle prize to help us raise money for the PCI Foundation. Every dollar is appreciated and put to good use!
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Learn@Lunch - Go Virtual! |
PCI Gulf South offers a variety of ways to reach the existing design community.
The Learn@Lunch program was developed to allow professionals the opportunity to learn about precast products and systems.
Get the design credits you need all without having to leave your home or office!ļ»æ
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February 21-25, 2023
Boost Your Business in the Buckeye State
Connect with new and old friends and help guide the future of PCI in Columbus, OH, one of the best-kept secrets in the nation.
- Help steer PCI toward a healthy and bright future by bringing your ideas to council and committee meetings. After all, PCI is your association.
- Learn about the latest trends and developments in the precast concrete industry, in addition to the nation's overall construction industry.
- See the latest innovations in technology, equipment, and materials at any of the hundreds of vendors at The Precast Show.
- Unwind and enjoy refreshments with fellow members at the Welcome Reception Wednesday evening.
- Network with members at social events throughout the PCI Convention, including the 2023 PCI Design Award reception on Friday night, to honor the best precast concrete projects in the nation.
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2023 Gulf Coast Student Symposium
Prestress Mini Beam Competition
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The Gulf Coast ASCE Student Symposium is a multi-day event challenging students to do their very best in a number of competitions. This year will be the first for the Prestressed āMini Concrete Beamā competition. Using nontraditional construction materials, the students are tasked with forming, stressing guitar strings (in lieu of strand) and casting on day one then removing the forms and testing on day two. If your university student group is interested in competing, follow the link below. Itās sure to be a āstressfulā competition. |
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Alabama Transportation Conference: A correction on the next Alabama Transportation Conference date. Next year, the event will be held on February 6th and 7th at the Renaissance in Montgomery, AL.
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If you are a recently graduated student and want to continue to receive emails from PCI Gulf South, please be sure to update your email address as
most school email addresses expire after 6 months!
To update, simply forward your new email address to
pcigulfsouth1@att.net and we will update it in our system.
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The Fall 2022 issue of Aspire Magazine is Here!
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Click here for the Fall 2022 issue of ASPIRE right at your fingertips. Read it online or download the PDF. You can also find a free archive of past issues. Simply click on the Magazine tab on the ASPIRE homepage.
Highlights from the Fall 2022 issue includes:
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Before the development of radar in WWII, the British erected parabolic acoustic mirrors ā commonly called ālistening earsā ā to detect incoming aircraft. A network of these enormous concrete sound reflectors was constructed along Englandās coast during the early days of WWII and can still be seen today.
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Check Out Our Most Recent Blog! |
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For bridges, as well as other commercial projects, precast and prestressed precast concrete have earned a place of distinction as a preferred building material. The reliability, affordability, and low maintenance alone add immeasurable value to this product. |
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