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Ultrathin prestressed precast technology provides a versatile, lightweight panel that offers the strength and aesthetic versatility of concrete at a fraction of the weight. Prestressed precast panels can be used to replace a variety of traditional building materials in a wide range of exterior and interior applications. Reviewed in this course are the benefits, design and cost considerations, and the connection and fastening systems of prestressed precast panels in architectural applications.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by John M. Carson on behalf of AltusGroup Inc.. View the AltusGroup Privacy Policy
Presenter Information
Name: John M. Carson
Title: Executive Director of AltusGroup, Inc., AltusGroup Inc.
Background:
Mr. Carson is a strategic marketing and technical business development veteran who has worked for industrial conglomerates such as Hercules, Himont Polyolefins, Dupont, Hexcel Corporation, and Chomarat Group in the course of his career, in addition to having owned several entrepreneurial businesses.
Mr. Carson is executive director of AltusGroup, Inc., a for-profit corporation owned by its founding members and focused on precast technology development, licensing, and innovation. It is comprised of fifteen of the leading precast concrete firms in North America, several international affiliates, and strategic innovation partners. AltusGroup members have over two dozen manufacturing plants and total group revenues exceeding $1 billion.
AltusGroup is a member of PCI and is engaged with various allied industries and organizations in support of precast concrete innovation.
