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Have you ever wondered what is a minor crack? Will it impact the reinforcement? What exactly happens when concrete cracks?, This article from American Concrete Pipe Association delves into the remarkable process of Autogenous Healing. Highlighting how minor cracks in concrete can autogenously heal over time, becoming impermeable and potentially even stronger and more resilient than the original structure.
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Self-Healing of Minor Cracks Randy Wahlen, PE, Marketing Engineer for Oldcastle Infrastructure One question those of us in the concrete pipe industry often hear is, “Why is minor cracking in concrete pipe ok?” The American Concrete Pipe Association, AASHTO and other national standards recommend that minor cracking up to 0.1...

👏 A proud moment for the Langley Concrete Group! Our Production Engineer, Maryam Monazami, has presented her important research, “The Effect of Macro Synthetic Fibers on Mechanical Behaviour of Precast Concrete Electrical Manholes” at the 2024 CSCE Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Her insights are incredibly valuable to our industry as a whole.
Well done, Maryam!
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🏗️ The Latest Edition of LCG's Newsletter is out now! 📰 🏗️
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👷‍♂️ Huge Respect to Ballina Contracting! 👷‍♂️ As we watch our 2400mm (8ft) and 3050mm (10ft) internal diameter manholes taking their place at the Montrose Transit Exchange project, their expertise and precision is making this installation a smooth and successful operation.
We are happy to work together with our customers to build resilient infrastructure and a safe future for transit in our community.

🛠️ We're thrilled to share the progress of our latest Stone Strong Systems installation, enriching the residential landscape of the picturesque Nature’s Edge Development 🏡 in East Abbotsford. Designed by the talented team at GeoWest Engineering and developed by Citadel Properties Inc., this innovative product not only enhances the aesthetic with a naturally harmonizing façade but also offers unparalleled installation speed, creating a visually stunning environment for this newly built residential community.

🔵 **Another Exciting Installation !** 🔵
📸 This beautiful Jellyfish Filtration System was skillfully lifted across the top a office building and seamlessly lowered and installed in a narrow alley way.
🙌 Shoutout! to Vinci Plumbing & Heating for ensuring the highest standards of Safety and Stormwater treatment were maintained for this project.

🎉 **Thank You to All Our Booth Visitors at BCWWA Conference!** 🎉
As always, we had an incredible time at the BC Water & Waste Association's Conference in Whistler, and it was our pleasure to meet so many passionate professionals, your enthusiasm and engagement truly made this event special for us!

**P.S.** Don't forget to check your emails if you participated in our putting challenge using our unique precast concrete putter. You might have some exciting prizes waiting for you! 🏌️‍♂️

🌟 Thank You, Aplin Martin Consultants! 🌟 We were thrilled to host your team for a plant tour at our Chilliwack Production Facility. Their insightful questions and enthusiasm made the day truly special. 🏗️

🌟 And a tip of the hard hat to B&B Contracting Group for ensuring our guests arrived in style! 🚌

Shoutout to B&B Contracting Group for knocking it out of the park yet again with another flawless box culvert installation! This 10x8 feet box run is top-notch, built to last, and geared up to handle whatever challenges come its way. Huge thanks to the entire team for their speedy and efficient work! 👏🏼
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"🌟 **Thank you, City of Langford!** 🌟 Your recent visit to our New Production Facility in Duncan, Vancouver Island for a plant tour, was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our innovative and resilient concrete solutions,
"Supplying quality products that communities are built on!"

Join us once again for our highly anticipated educational series Power in Precast! We are delighted to present a 9-part free webinar series designed to empower you with knowledge about precast concrete products and applications. To register, simply go to our website, select your preferred topics from the list, and complete the registration form. To register, go to our website: https://www.langleyconcretegroup.com/news/24/24/FREE-WEBINAR-SERIES-POWER-IN-PRECAST-4

You will receive PDH's/CPD's hours for each topic you attend. Feel free to share this email with coworkers… 😊

At The Langley Concrete Group of Companies, quality is our top priority. Both CSA and ACPA Q-Cast quality certified, our production facilities are modern, efficient, and cost-effective. This is just a routine Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test to meticulously examine the joints on our lined pipes, ensuring that every product meets rigorous standards for durability and performance.

Are you having challenges choosing a retaining wall for your structural and landscaping needs? Join this webinar series to discover the benefits of Stone Strong Systems, a proven solution that streamlines installation, reduces labour, and cuts project costs!

🔗 Register here: https://conta.cc/3v1A7Zm

The Langley Concrete Group has been honoured with the ACPA's QCast Award for exceptional quality in manholes for sanitary applications! This award reflects the unwavering dedication of our production teams, manufacturing concrete products that meet the highest standards! 🙌🏽🔝.

Stay warm during this winter season and make sure your civil underground projects remain durable under the harsh conditions with Pre-cast concrete. Resilient in extreme temperatures, and it offers a service life of over a 100 years!.

🌨️ Snow Day Update! 🌨️
It looks like our Chilliwack operations are taking a snow day! ❄️ While the trucks are on pause, our dedicated team is still hard at work from home or our other offices. Feel free to reach out via call or email; we're here to assist you! Safety first - if you don't have to travel, stay cozy at home. And if you do need to venture out, ensure your vehicle is suitably equipped for the weather. 🚗❄️ Stay warm and stay safe! 🧤🧣

Installing a box bypass chamber in West Vancouver presented unique challenges in a residential area with tight site restrictions. Overcoming obstacles such as three sets of powerlines directly above the installation site required impressive coordination and skill from the teams at Industra Construction and Eagle West Cranes. Their expertise made this complex project a success. 👷‍♂️🏡

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The Holiday Edition of The Langley Concrete Group of Companies newsletter "The Precast Insider" is in circulation now! This edition is dedicated to Lombard Precast, our Vancouver Island production facility!
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The Precast Insider Holiday Edition

❄ 🎄 The Langley Concrete Group of Companies would like to thank our customers, suppliers and employees for their support throughout 2023. We want to thank you all for your business,
support and friendship. We wish everyone a very Happy Holidays,
and a great New Year as we move into 2024! ❄ 🎄

Performance starts with rigorous and continuous testing! 🔍 We are committed to supply high quality products, and the best way to warranty the excellence of our products is through meticulous testing. Here's a glimpse into three recent concrete pipe tests, where precision meets performance. We believe in transparency, accountability, and delivering unmatched durability. Trust the process, trust the performance. 🏗️💪

In need of a custom precast structure for your project? Fear not! Connect with us; we'll gladly work with you to meet your unique precast needs using our state of the art facility and advanced forming to find a solution that suit your project design. A recent success story involves Clearway Construction Inc. We transformed the initial box culvert design into a more efficient vault design, saving both time and costs. Proud to contribute to a solution that will serve the City of Surrey seamlessly for years to come! 🏗️✨

Exciting News! 🌧️ Join us this November for our Stormwater Webinar Series! 🌟 Explore the latest stormwater regulations, discover innovative products, learn design methodologies, and gain insights into installation and maintenance. 📚💧 Don't miss out! Register now on our website to elevate your stormwater knowledge. 💡

👉 Register here: https://www.langleyconcretegroup.com/news

It's the time of the year for sharing what you're thankful for. So we want to thank our employees, our customers and our friends, as we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for being part of the journey!

A huge thank you to the precast master himself Mel Marshall for providing two in person training sessions for our staff this week!

Did you know that the water and sewer pipe networks that are installed under our cities are the ones that make dense urban living possible? The Langley Concrete Group of Companies is proud to supply the products communities are built on such as this B&B Contracting Group Qualico Brookswood project on 208th street in Langley!

What a day! We had so much to celebrate at our 2023 Open House! Celebrating 60+ years of precast concrete products! 15+ of Chilliwack manufacturing operation! Recognizing 5 retirees that are so dear to us, with over 150 years of combined service! Open house with guided tours of the facility and more! Thank you to all our Customers, Family, Employees and Friends for coming and celebrating with us! Cheers to many more years of LCG!

Look at this delivery to Garry Mains on McLure Road in 1988! Yes! we are old... or very experienced??? TBT!

Another amazing microtunneling installation by Ward & Burke from our yard to the launching shaft! Contact us for your next trenchless project! We are Western Canada's leading manufacturer of precast concrete microtunneling pipe!

Today and always, we stand together on both of our production facilities to honour their lives and work together to ensure workplace deaths never happen again. Today and always we remember long-time coworkers that have passed away but will forever be remembered. Please work safe, and be aware!!!