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Precast Concrete History: Veteran’s Day Monuments
Precast concrete may seem advanced and innovative, but it actually is not a new invention. Builders and architects have been using it for years, including historical monuments. Today we celebrate...
View ArticleContract Administrator – Savage, MN
Purpose/Scope: Review and process contracts for all Fabcon manufacturing facilities. Request and secure builders risk insurance, bonds, permits, licenses, when required. Provide clerical support for...
View ArticleInterns – Manufacturing Engineering Savage, MN
Purpose/Scope: Fabcon is seeking two Manufacturing Engineering Interns for our Savage, MN location to update and develop Visual Production Process Standard Work of existing and new processes. Open to...
View ArticleIntern – Manufacturing Engineering Grove City, OH
Purpose/Scope: Fabcon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for our Grove City, OH location to update and develop Visual Production Process Standard Work of existing and new processes. Open...
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How to Care for Your Concrete in Winter
Is September too early to think of winter? Not really. Before you know it, the snow will be flying, and with that comes salt and deicers on concrete. So what are the steps making sure that your...
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Design Flexibility in Precast Concrete Panels
It’s hard to imagine precast concrete as being “flexible”. However, in a design sense, precast concrete from Fabcon continues to get more and more flexible! It used to be that architects would often...
View ArticleA Look Inside Fabcon: Precast Concrete Leaders
Fabcon was established in 1970. We’ve been in the precast concrete business for 40 years! We’re pioneers in the industry. Take a look inside Fabcon, and learn more about what it takes to make precast...
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Precast Concrete History: Veteran’s Day Monuments
Precast concrete may seem advanced and innovative, but it actually is not a new invention. Builders and architects have been using it for years, including historical monuments. Today we celebrate...
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Best Salts for Concrete in Winter
Salt is tough on concrete in winters, so it’s best to use sparingly, but if you are in using salt, instead of going with other products that may contain more additives, consider the type of salt you...
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Orchestrating Architectural Concrete Article Explores Relationship Between...
A recent article in The Concrete Producer delves deeply into the topic of architectural concrete, and how to meet owner and architect expectations. According to the article: The challenge for...
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Orchestrating Architectural Concrete Article Explores Relationship Between...
A recent article in The Concrete Producer delves deeply into the topic of architectural concrete, and how to meet owner and architect expectations. According to the article: The challenge for...
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How to Make Lighted Ice Lanterns
The holidays are fast approaching, but there’s still time to make a fun, welcoming sight when your guests show up for the holiday dinner. Taking a cue from pre-cast concrete and echoing how they are...
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Realities of Precast Concrete Panels
To understand the benefits of using precast concrete panels over poured concrete, it’s important to learn how the two differ. In the Fabcon whitepaper “Realities of Precast Concrete Panels,” we...
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The Benefits of Heating with VersaCore+Green™ in Winter
The Polar Vortex hit the Midwest pretty hard the last few weeks, causing temperatures to dip to -20° F. Here’s where precast concrete takes over. Precast concrete offers a wide range of benefits: the...
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USGBC Launches LEED v4
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has released the 4th version of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. According to the National Precast Concrete Association...
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Three Easy Steps to Prep Your Concrete Patio for Summer
Spring is finally here, and pretty soon grilling season will be in full swing. While we dream up delicious dishes and evening parties that will last into the night, let’s talk about getting that...
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Strength and Beauty in Precast: No Longer at Odds
In one of our Whitepapers, we discuss how strength and beauty can both be attained with our precast concrete panel. According the the American Concrete Institute, the recommended standard for concrete...
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Reasons to Go Precast
When we’re speaking with a prospective client, there’s one question that often arises: Why precast? It’s a common question, and it’s a good one to ask before beginning your building design. Here are...
View ArticleThe End of Potholes?
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a group of researchers believe they’ve found the end-all cure-all solution for pesky potholes: water-resistant concrete. Since potholes are created by the...
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Precast Concrete Finishes
Many people are under the impression that all precast concrete wall panels look the same, and don’t allow for much design freedom. Although it used to be this way when precast panels were first...
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