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2014 World of Concrete Artistry & Decorative Pavilion Awards
Concrete can be beautiful. Did you know there are awards every year for decorative, artistic concrete creations? They take place at the World of Concrete convention every year. Participants apply and...
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Join Fabcon on Social Media
Did you know we’re on social media? Come join us for Fabcon news and updates, interesting tidbits about the precast concrete industry, cool pictures and more. Find us on: The post Join Fabcon...
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5 Benefits of Precast Retaining Walls
SentryCast Wall Have you been thinking of installing a retaining wall for your house or business? Retaining walls are not only for creating a beautiful landscape, but also serve some functionality....
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This Concrete House Has a $0 Energy Bill
Contemporary Exterior by Victoria Design-Build Firms NZ Builders ltd You already knew that concrete could be green – but did you know it could be this green? A man in Victoria, British Columbia has...
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Precast Concrete Makes Great Churches
When planning and designing a new church or worship space, it’s important to think about a lot of different aspects. You want a building that can last for many years without expensive repairs, is...
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Innovation the Right Way
By: Jennifer Robison GALLUP Business Journal “Innovation in business,” says Ed O’Boyle, Gallup senior brand consultant, “is simply risk management.” O’Boyle should know — at Gallup, he assists Fortune...
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Why Go Precast? An Infographic
Why should you choose precast concrete for your next project? Here are some of the top reasons why Fabcon clients choose precast concrete over other building materials. For more on this subject, read...
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Pushing the Borders with Precast Concrete
Precast concrete is pushing the envelope of building design further and further every year. Gone are the days when precast was only considered for plain, square-shaped buildings. Now, it can be made...
View ArticleTake a New Look at Precast with the NPCA
It’s time to break the mold with precast concrete. When most people think of precast concrete, they’re probably thinking of the straight and not design-friendly panels of the past. It’s time to rethink...
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Famous Precast Concrete Structures: Sydney Opera House
“Sydney harbour bridge opera house” by Knödelbaum – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. There are many rather famous buildings around the world that are constructed at least...
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The Future of Precast Concrete: 3D Printed Structures
Source: 3Dprint.com Precast concrete technology is constantly changing. Improvements to concrete’s chemical make-up and design possibilities are always on the horizon, making the concrete industry a...
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Concrete Reinforcement Through the Years
Concrete construction techniques and technology have changed over and over throughout the history of concrete. Advances are made constantly – that’s what makes concrete construction such an exciting...
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Precast Concrete Goes High-Class
Image Credit: archpaper.com In a recent article by the NPCA, we’re shown how high-class concrete can be. No longer is precast only for large boxy retail and industrial buildings. In fact, precast...
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See us at AIA Minnesota’s Convention & Exposition
Fabcon will be at the 2014 AIA Minnesota Convention & Exposition! This is the single largest event in Minnesota for architects and related professionals. According the AIA website: Each year we...
View ArticleFABCON Expands to Kansas City
We are excited to announce that FABCON Precast is expanding to Pleasanton, Kansas! The new operation is effective immediately, and we look forward to bringing jobs and opportunity for economic growth...
View ArticleUnited Way 110% Campaign Results
Greater Twin Cities United Way recognized FABCON on its 110% list for our great employee campaign results in 2014! Thanks to the generosity of our employees, we were able to raise over 110% of our 2013...
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FABCON Featured in Building Design + Construction
At FABCON we know that precast is a triple threat; offering durability, versatility and style. Our recent project – Ale Asylum, based in Madison WI, is a featured project in January’s issue of...
View ArticleNew Lancaster Distribution Center
FABCON was happy to work with Quality Bicycle Products to create their new energy efficient distribution facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The new building reflects QBP values and FABCON’s...
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Star Tribune Highlights FABCON Expansion
The Star Tribune Sunday edition featured FABCON’s Kansas expansion announcement. FABCON is adding its first plant in 14 years, and we look forward to serving superior precast products to our customers...
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U.S. Demand for Precast Concrete Products On the Rise
While the benefits of precast concrete are no secret to FABCON, we can expect to see a greater market share preference the time-saving and quality control advantages of precast material over...
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