Rob Newsom is leading PCC’s precast concrete team to new heights.  His ability to streamline production brings high levels of efficiency to our precast division.  With the implementation of Lean Construction practices, we are able to offer precast building components that exceed project owner expectations.  “Rob is a champion for safety and continuous improvement.  Not only does his motivation drive his own efforts, it inspires his team to get better every day, said Chris Goevert, General Manager.  “Whether it’s with education materials or with his can-do attitude, Rob truly elevates this part of our business.  His skills and expertise are second to none.  If it’s precast concrete, you can trust that his team will deliver.”

Prestressed Concrete Company welcomes Chris Goevert, General Plant Manager, to our team. With more than 27 years of experience in the commercial construction industry, Chris is a skilled leader with an unsurpassed knowledge of field practices and project management. “Joining the Prestressed team at this point in my career is a real-life example of ‘right place, right time.’ I am blessed to work with these dedicated employees whose cumulative goals and determination push the envelope of excellence beyond expectation. This company has enjoyed 60 years of success – together, we will continue to build that legacy.” – Chris Goevert

Prestressed Concrete Construction, located in Newton, Kansas, announces their product-line expansion to include double tees with panels measuring 12 feet in width, each individually prestressed up to 650,000 pounds (650 Kips).  Poured locally, the new 12 foot double tee panels will have a 30-inch leg depth with a minimum 2 inch deck; additional product specifications include the prestressing of each 12 foot panel leg.  The new equipment provides PCC with the capacity to better serve prospective warehouse and parking garage project owners.  The plant expansion also includes upgrades to all onsite concrete batch plants and additions to their panel placement equipment fleet.

“We are excited to offer our customers the 12 foot wide panel.  Previous panel pours were limited to 8 foot panel sections.  From a value standpoint, the 12 footers will reduce the piece count of their product orders, which, in turn, reduces both the number of jobsite panel delivery trips and the number of pieces required to install and complete the project.  It’s a move that will decrease overall consumer cost, and provides an option that has been largely otherwise unavailable.  PCC has always been known for superior products.  The plant additions and improvements just up our game that much more,” said General Manager, Chris Goevert.  Production is slated for December 2017.