Social and Environmental Benefits of Precast Concrete Technology

For the past half century, precast/prestressed concrete construction has been marketed on the basis of savings in materials and labor, improved quality of product and workmanship, and speed in construction. For purely economic reasons, contractors knowledgeable in precast technology have frequently relied on this method of construction with a high degree of success. In recent years, however, precast concrete technology has taken an important new perspective in terms of its impact on social and environmental issues.