Resources
National PCI owns the industry's body of knowledge. We are your shortcut into it: the right manual, spec, or course without the hunt.
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Architectural Resources
Finishes, panelization, connection concepts, and design guidance for architectural precast.
Architects
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PCI Design Handbook (9th Edition)
The authority for the design, manufacture, and use of precast/prestressed concrete.
Engineers · Architects
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Building Engineering Resources
Structural design aids, load tables, and engineering guidance for precast buildings.
Engineers
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Transportation Engineering Resources
Bridge design manuals, girder resources, and transportation engineering guidance.
Transportation / DOT · Engineers
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How Precast Builds
The case for precast across building types: speed, resilience, aesthetics, and value.
Everyone
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Project Profiles
A national gallery of built precast projects for inspiration and precedent.
Architects · Everyone
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Guides & Manuals
The full library of PCI guides and manuals: erection, tolerances, connections, and more.
Engineers · Architects · Contractors
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Sustainability Resources
EPDs, embodied carbon, resilience, and sustainable design with precast.
Architects · Engineers
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PCI eLearning
Free on-demand courses with continuing education credit. Prefer in person? Request a local session from us.
Everyone
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Plant Certification
What PCI plant certification means and why to specify it.
Everyone
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Erector Certification
PCI-certified erectors and the qualification program behind them.
Contractors
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Ascent Magazine
PCI's magazine on precast design and construction, with strong architectural case studies.
Architects
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PCI Journal
Peer-reviewed research on precast/prestressed concrete.
Engineers
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Free Resources
No-cost downloads from the PCI bookstore.
Everyone
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Illinois DOT
IDOT standards, lettings, and approved products for Illinois transportation work.
Transportation / DOT
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Wisconsin DOT
WisDOT standards, structures manuals, and approved products for Wisconsin work.
Transportation / DOT
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