20 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. PROF I LE On Deck with International Precast Solutions ABC Company Provides Prefab Surface for Gordie Howe International Bridge The future of commercial building has always been a fertile ground for new and innovative construction technique and development—International Precast Solutions, LLC (IPS) is no exception. This state-of-the-art commercial prefab concrete company is one of the premier suppliers of the decking system for the new international bridge. According to Alex Baker, COO for IPS, they are supplying 1,200 prefabricated concrete and stainless-steel rebar decking sections for the 3-year project. This required IPS to create a completely new form assembly line allowing for multiple pours and a minimum of three sections to be built daily. “This has been the largest project to date that we have been involved in—and that is really saying something,” said Baker. “We provided much of the precast concrete for the Little Caesars Arena, Lifetime Fitness, One of IPS’s many concrete pouring trucks fills up to pour a new bridge deck University of Michigan, Greektown Casino, General Motors to name a few. It is very humbling to have our ‘fingerprints’ all over these major projects in southeast Michigan. Being the largest supplier for the new international crossing is a major source of pride for our team and something we really enjoy being a part of.” With more than 100 employees, IPS is one of the largest employers in River Rouge and employs most of their workforce from the surrounding communities. According to Renzo Collavino, Vice President of IPS, it is a commitment to their employees and their families they do not take lightly. “There is a lot at stake when we take on these major projects,” Collavino said. “Certainly, we want to be profitable, but we need to be mindful of the changing needs in our industry and make sure we are investing in and adapting our facility to meet that need. With a team as large as we have here, we need to know well in advance what our next job will be, and more importantly, that each person who works here will continue to have a job. Our employees have made a commitment to give us their best each day and we want to ensure that is rewarded with stable employment—we take that seriously.” Covering 36-acres in River Rouge, IPS has a large footprint—this is needed to house the number of prefabricated pieces as they cure prior to delivery. In addition, A familiar sight at IPS with a constant pour of concrete
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