Founded in 1954, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is the technical institute and trade association for the precast/prestressed concrete structures industry. As a technical institute, PCI develops, maintains, and disseminates the Body of Knowledge for the design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete structures and systems.

As a technical institute, PCI develops, maintains, and disseminates the Body of Knowledge for the design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete structures and systems by:

• Conducting research and development projects in concert with universities and research laboratories nationwide
• Publishing a broad array of technical resources including design manuals, state-of-the-art reports, periodicals, and more
• Certifying companies and individuals involved in the manufacture and erection of precast/prestressed concrete products
• Educating precast personnel and industry stakeholders on the proper specification, design, fabrication, erection, and use of precast/prestressed concrete
• Representing the industry in code advocacy activities

PCI also serves as the industry trade association, advancing members’ interests by:

• Promoting the use of structural and architectural precast concrete for a variety of applications in partnership with 11 regional affiliates across the United States
• Publishing safety manuals and materials
• Providing education and training materials
• Representing the industry through regulatory and legislative advocacy
• Offering meetings and networking opportunities, awards programs, and much more

PCI members include precast concrete manufacturers, companies that provide products and services to the industry, precast concrete erectors, and individual members, such as architects, consultants, contractors, developers, educators, engineers, and students.