October 2, 2010
FEATURE | Concrete & masonry
Get ready for National Precast Day
The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) is co-ordinating National Precast Day events across the country from Oct. 4 to Oct. 8.
Members across Canada are inviting students and members of the building community for lunch and a plant tour.
The tours are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information or to find an event near you, visit www.cpci.ca and click on the link for National Precast Day.
Joc New Service
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