Rolling Down the River: A Plastic Pipe Washout
It started out as just another sunny summer day in Sioux Falls. My wife and I were rollerblading on a bike trail near the zoo and enjoying a peaceful afternoon. We were passing by the Big Sioux River diversion channel west of the zoo, when I looked over and noticed...
Concrete: Sustainable, Resilient and Built for Life
While cement and concrete production are routinely criticized for their contribution to climate change, cement manufacturers are moving in the right direction and the concrete products industry is already both resilient and sustainable, especially when compared with...
The Benefits and Advantages of Precast Concrete Jobs at Cemcast
Within the current volatile job market and economy, many skilled laborers and workers are finding themselves stuck in a workplace that lacks consistency, positivity and collaboration. And with seasonal layoffs and constantly changing demands, workers within...
New Cage Welding Machine by Apilion Machines
Wire cages are a key component of reinforced concrete pipe. By investing in the latest cage welder technology from Apilion, we are able to manufacture cages to the nearest millimeter of specifications. Download our case study and...
Five Benefits of Precast Concrete Box Culvert Short-Span Bridges
In the past few decades, the construction of short-span bridges with precast concrete box culverts has revolutionized the industry. Today, it makes no sense to construct a short-span bridge in the field when precast concrete box culvert components make it so much...
Reinforced Concrete Pipe or Box Culvert? Making an Informed Decision
At Cemcast, we’re experts at manufacturing precast concrete pipe in many standard sizes. In fact, we are so invested in the benefits of reinforced concrete pipe that it’s in our company name – Cemcast Pipe & Precast. Reinforced concrete pipe is the longest-lasting...
The Era of Shortages and Inflation
As anybody following the construction industry knows, the pandemic upended the supply chain and has caused a spiral of material shortages and rising prices that has impacted nearly every contractor and manufacturer. At Cemcast, we are among the industry’s essential...
Cemcast Pipe & Precast Featured in Apeiron Construction
The following article is an original publication from Apeiron Construction. Understanding the requirements of an industry is not an easy feat. Being able to respond to a client’s needs, to work with them to identify and execute a project to their specifications, even...
Gasketed Arch Pipe: An Evolutionary Storm Sewer Solution for SD Highway 115
Call it an evolutionary enhancement of a traditional product. Precast concrete arch pipe is known throughout the industry as an ideal solution for stormwater systems where conditions call for maximum flow and less cover. At low flow, the arch pipe carries higher...