March 2019 Newsletter|Issue #16
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MDOT's SR 32 Bridge in Bolivar County, MS
Precast courtesy of JJ Ferguson
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Infrastructure spending has been a hot topic for many years and debates about lack of funds and where funds should come from to repair infrastructure has been an even hotter topic. While some states have opted for a bond initiative to secure funds, the problem with bonds is that they eventually need to be paid back.
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Alabama Transportation Conference
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With what appeared to be well over 1,000 attendees, the conference kicked off with comments from keynote speaker Jim Tymon, Executive Director of AASHTO and Perry Hand from Volkert, Inc. The conference offered over thirty six opportunities for educational sections over the two day event. Attendees were given options on presentations from roadway design to bridges to multimodal transportation.
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Innovation Highlight: EDGE^R Precast Software
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PTAC Consulting Engineers have created a
comprehensive solution for the precast industry which can be used for project design, estimation, production, erection, and much more. EDGE^R utilizes the world’s most preeminent graphics software, Revit, to facilitate the creation of detailed 3-D models which can be translated into accurate bills of materials and shop tickets, allowing a more seamless workflow from the estimation phase through the erection phase.
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Mississippi Engineering Society Winter Meeting
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The MS Engineering Society recently held the 2019 Winter Meeting in Jackson,MS. The attendance this year exceeded well over three hundred people. As part of the event, MS legislators joined attendees to discuss important issues and awards were presented for student presentations.
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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 and a free lunch all without having to leave the office!
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2019 PCI Convention and Precast Show
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PCI, in conjunction with NPCA, held the annual Convention and Precast show in Louisville, KY. There were five days events filled with committee meetings, receptions, awards, and much more!
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Welcome New Associate Members!
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We would like to welcome our newest associate members to PCI Gulf South: Advanced Concrete Technologies, Bekaert, and Sylvan Precast Systems. All three bring unique products and expertise that will help the precast industry thrive in the Gulf South region.
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That only 3% of the worlds water is fresh and safe for drinking.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, most of that 3 % is inaccessible. Over 68 % of the fresh water on Earth is found in icecaps and glaciers, and just over 30 % is found in ground water. Only about 0.3 % of our fresh water is found in the surface water of lakes, rivers, and swamps
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Mid South ACI Chapter Symposium
April 3, 2019
Jackson,MS
Transportation Committee/DOTD Meeting
April 4, 2019
Baton Rouge, LA
USM School of Construction IAC Meeting
April 12, 2019
Long Beach, MS
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PCI Gulf South Spring Meeting
April 16-17, 2019
Natchez, MS
Fusion Architecture Learn@Lunch
May 15, 2019
Louisville, KY
MS/AL Engineering Society Meeting
June 9-12, 2019
Biloxi, MS
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The outrage over our nation’s crumbling infrastructure and the cry to fund new bridges and roadways is no secret. As the list of deficient bridges continues to grow, government leaders are being forced to address the issue, as it has a direct correlation to economic progress across the nation.
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The initial cost associated with the construction of a new building is reason to take pause and consider all material options. Once the building is up and the ribbon cutting is over, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is the ongoing factor that lives on year after year.
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