Precast Inc. - September/October 2008 - (Page 5) CONTENTS SEPT/OCT 2008 F E AT U R E S 18 Durable, Watertight Precast Concrete Common thoughts on what makes any concrete structure durable and watertight, with an emphasis on structures subject to moderate exposures. By NPCA Staff 22 Optimize Profits with Top Management Tools Management expert shows how precast manufacturers can maximize profits in any economic conditions. By Bridget McCrea 26 World-Class Safety – At Home Helping your employees and their families to be safe at home is a smart business investment. By Randy DeVaul 32 Expansion Projects: Look at ALL the Angles When expanding your operations, take some tips from those who have been there. By William Atkinson NPCA photo 40 COVER STORY 46 Raising Awareness of Cranes As the construction industry comes under intense scrutiny from its crane safety record, the manufacturing industry needs to take heed. By Gustavo A. Gonzalez Engineers of Change From left to right, Barry Fleck, president of A.L. Patterson Inc., Richard Isaacson, principal with iwi group LLC, and Larry Ebert, sales manager with Elk River Machine Co., are the engineers of change representing exhibitors who helped to envision and plan The Precast Show, which will make its debut Feb. 20-22, 2009, in Houston. The new trade show was designed by precasters and suppliers, and puts the focus on precast and pipe manufacturing, safety and technical training. By Bob Whitmore Precast Inc. (ISSN 1940-9184 print, ISSN 1940-9192 online) is published bimonthly by NPCA. Material in this publication may not be reproduced without written permission from NPCA. Requests for permission should be directed to the editor. Copyright 2008 by NPCA. Address your letters and comments to the editor: Precast Inc./Editor 10333 N. Meridian St. Suite 272 Indianapolis, IN 46290 (800) 366-7731 • Fax: (317) 571-0041 E-mail: npca@precast.org www.precast.org NPCA is a trade association representing the manufacturers of plant-produced concrete products and the suppliers to the industry around the world. Toma de Conciencia Acerca de las Grúas La industria de la construcción está bajo escudriñamiento intenso por su historial de seguridad con las grúas y por lo tanto la industria de manufactura tiene que prestar atención. Por Gustavo A. Gonzalez D E PA R T M E N T S 10 56 58 60 Precaster’s Perspective Association News Industry News Project Profile 62 People & Products 74 Advertisers Index 74 NPCA Calendar STAFF: Publisher: Ty Gable Vice President of Marketing and Communication: Ron Fleming Communication Director: Bob Whitmore Managing Editor: Ron Hyink Associate Editor: Michael Cook Graphic Design: Molly Flick Tippner Advertising Director: Brenda C. Ibitz Technical Editor: Evan Gurley SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008 | WWW.PRECAST.ORG 5 http://www.precast.org http://www.precast.org
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