Western Precast Inc. recently reached a major safety milestone: 700 days—and counting—without a lost-time accident. That’s nearly two full years without a single workplace injury
At Western Precast, safety and skill go hand in hand — especially when it comes to operating heavy machinery. That’s why Chris, head of shipping,
Sustainability is woven into WPC’s QC process. The team takes steps daily to avoid waste — both environmental and financial. If there’s leftover concrete from
Quality control at WPC is more than just following specs — it’s about turning raw materials into safe, lasting infrastructure. That means daily testing for
How Joe Marin and the QC team keep precast concrete strong, sustainable, and safe In the scorching summer heat of El Paso, concrete doesn’t just
From finisher to foreman — a journey of growth and grit Meet Miguel Jauregui, a valued member of the Western Precast team for nearly 14
Traditional cast-in-place construction requires significant time and labor: digging, trench boxes, forming, pouring, waiting for concrete to cure, and then backfilling. Precast bypasses all of
Another standout project featured uniquely shaped precast boxes — five-, six-, even eight-sided forms which were custom built for an older part of El Paso.
Adapting a Texas solution for New Mexico DOT In a standout moment for cross-state innovation, the team recently adapted a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
As I write to our staff and customers alike, the current state of financial affairs in our country could best be described as uncertain. The
Richard recently shared insights into one of his current projects at the Los Alamos Energy Lab in northern New Mexico. This historically significant facility requires
As a proud NPCA-certified facility, we uphold the highest standards in the precast concrete industry. Our plant is rigorously and unexpectedly inspected several times a
Freddy Sanchez has quickly made a name for himself as a dedicated assistant in the Maintenance Department’s mechanic shop. With just under two years in
Gus starts his day as a welder by reviewing plans and measurements to make sure he has all the required rebar and materials to start
Honoring Ruben Rodriguez: Two Decades of Dedication Ruben Rodriguez recently celebrated over twenty years with our organization, a milestone recognized with a heartfelt luncheon. Reflecting
Spanish Western Precast would like to congratulate Joe Marin, QC Director, and the entire QC staff for their 2022 Quality Merit Award. This is the
Spanish Western Precast Inc., continues to maintain a strong presence in New Mexico while contracting to the furthest regions of the state. We have recently
Western Precast wants to congratulate the employees who have 20 years plus of service within the company. Their commitment doesn’t go unnoticed and they are
Spanish For our May 2023 newsletter. Western Precast is proud to recognize Stephen Estrada, Welder, who began his journey with this company three years ago.
Spanish For our Spring/Summer 2022 issue, Western Precast and staff want to send the warmest wishes to Alex Leyva for his new home. Alex has
Spanish When it comes to concrete structures, form maintenance is very important for the finished product. Good form maintenance will minimize any defects that might
Spanish Accidents Accidents aren’t so accidental. If you study an accident closely you will see that it has a cause or causes. A cause might
Spanish Here in El Paso, we are not used to the rain so when we are hit with unseasonal rain showers or any inclement weather
Spanish For our Spring/Summer 2022 issue, Western Precast is proud to recognize Greta Vasquez, Project Manager. Greta joined the Western Precast family three years ago.
Spanish Recently Western Precast underwent our annual unannounced plant inspection for the NPCA Certified Plant program. The inspection process which encompasses all aspects of our
Western Precast’s Christmas Dinner Spanish At Western Precast we consider our employees family and that’s why we celebrate every chance we get. This Christmas Dinner
Spanish WesternPrecastDoes “QualityExcellence” again in 2021! It was just a year ago that Western Precast was awarded the Quality Merit Award in 2020, and once
Western Precast’s Turkey Giveaway Spanish The Thanksgiving Tradition for Western Precast has been to give out a turkey to each and one of their employees,
Spanish Cracks occur on concrete members no matter if they are being cast on construction sites, cast in place, or in a precast concrete plant.
Spanish A combination of our Safety Program, Safety Meetings, Job Safety Analysis and Hazard Assessments are all great contributions to injury prevention. The participation of
Spanish Looking back at production projects during the past months, one of the more challenging projects was for Smithee Construction. We produced precast concrete structures
Spanish The Western maintenance shop recently completed the annual maintenance on our batch plant. This consists of replacing damaged or worn parts; the mixer blades
Spanish When it comes to big projects it is best to be prepared and when it comes to moving a 60,000-pound box what is better
Spanish For our Winter 2022 issue, Western Precast is proud to recognize Paola Sifuentes, Accounts Payable and Receptionist. Paola joined the Western Precast family two
Spanish It is always a thought-provoking exercise when sitting down to write this note for our newsletter. There are various topics in regard to precast
Spanish The following Arias Staff tell us who they are, what they enjoy most about working at Western Precast and how they spend their free
Employee Recognition Luncheon Spanish On the outside, it was just an awesome party. At a closer look, it was obvious that Western Precast recognizes their
Spanish Curing of concrete test specimens is usually done differently depending on whether the concrete is being placed during construction on site cast in place
Spanish Teamwork Communication: Good communication improves the relationship between employees and management, creating discussions that enable open communication facilitates the quality of work within the
Spanish After several months of having the Type B Curb Inlet form properly cleaned oiled and placed in storage, it has been put back into
Spanish The Western Precast maintenance department is currently performing scheduled maintenance and replacing damaged and worn parts on our forklifts. This schedule consists of the
Spanish Extreme weather can have a negative impact on crane operations. Operators should prepare for drastic weather changes to minimize the risk of accidents. Common
Spanish For our Fall 2021 issue, Western Precast is proud to recognize Chris Fulk, Crane Operator & Driver. Chris joined the Western Precast family three
Haga clic aquí para la versión en Español Note from the Office Everyone is watching truckloads of new yellow forms arriving from one of our
The following Arias Staff tell us who they are, what they enjoy most about working at Western Precast and how they spend their free time./El
Spanish For our Summer 2021 issue, Western Precast and staff wants to congratulate Jose Mejia for achieving his 20 year tenure this year. Jose is
Spanish For our Summer 2021 issue, Western Precast wants to congratulate Jorge, Production Manager, for turning his life around and living a healthier lifestyle. Jorge,
Spanish Congratulations to our QC Director, Dillon Murray, and the entire QC staff. Western Precast was recently awarded, the 2020 Quality Merit Award. This award
Spanish Chemical admixtures are used to improve the quality of concrete during mixing operations, transportation, placement, and curing. Chemical Admixtures will also reduce the cost
Spanish Here at Western Precast all of our small infrastructure products are just as important as our larger products. One of these items is the
Spanish The Western Precast Maintenance shop is preparing for the hot summer months ahead. As the temperature heats up so does the road and this
Spanish What are the most common issues During a Rigging Inspection? The most common issue found during an inspection, is a broken cable strand, a
Spanish Western Precast has tallied over 600 days without a lost Anne incident and recently we were honored for our safety record by NPCA. Western
Spanish For our Summer 2021 issue, Western Precast is happy to present Rick Avena, Shipping Manager, who began his career with Western Precast 4 years
Spanish In our last newsletter we talked about some of the reasons Precast Concrete was the superior choice when building and developing infrastructure projects. Remember,
The following Arias Staff tell us who they are, what they enjoy most about working at Western Precast and how they spend their free time:
(Spanish) Earl Jensen is the newest addition to our roster of Certified Crane Operators. Earl recently tackled NCCCO’s Certification (National Commission for the Certification of
(Spanish) During the current growth of our city, we’ve provided precast structures for the construction of several new schools. On this occasion, we’d like to
(Spanish) The Western Precast maintenance department is currently working on general repair and maintenance of the boom crane trucks for our shipping department. These crane
(Spanish) Every building designed for human occupancy should be provided with exits that are sufficient to permit the prompt escape of occupants in case of
(Spanish) Why It Matters The boom truck is the darling of construction equipment, more often known as “the holy grail” of construction since it is
(Spanish) Assessing the properties of fresh concrete during placement leaves a producer in a better position to respond to any problems that ensue, such as
(Spanish) For this Spring 2021 issue, Western Precast is happy to present Lorenzo Quiroz, a native of El Paso who joined our team over three
(Spanish) The production department is always looking for ways to improve our production practices to enhance our efficiency and safety guidelines. One of the practices
(Spanish) Why is precast concrete the strong, durable and cost-saving choice when installing a concrete structure on site? When it comes to infrastructure development, there
(Spanish) Our final working day of 2020 was Wednesday, December 23rd. It was the culmination of a year with many obstacles to our everyday life
(Spanish) The Thanksgiving holiday in 2020 may have been out of the ordinary for everyone, across the country, but we did our best to keep
(Spanish) Welcome to the Western team!! Robert Escobedo, Quality Control Technician A recent addition to the Quality Control department, Robert originally joined Western in November
(Spanish) Once an engineer designs a reinforced concrete component, the cross-sectional area of reinforcing steel required for every foot of product length must be calculated.
(Spanish) Use Your Crane for the Proper Purpose When cranes are used for something that is not their intended purpose, issues will arise. This is
(Spanish) Why Is It So Important To Wear Personal Protection Equipment? Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is a critical line of defense against harmful exposure when
(Spanish) The Western Precast maintenance workshop is preparing for the winter season that is right around the corner. We perform special maintenance for our work
(Spanish) Western Precast’s Production Department uses several procedures for casting concrete during the winter or cold weather months. One method for protecting concrete that has
(Spanish) Our Winter 2021 newsletter features Martin Sanchez,Production Foreman, who began his journey with Western Precast back in 2013. A native of Juarez, Mexico, Martin
(Spanish) Western Precast Staff, Welcome back and Happy New Year! I don’t think anyone would disagree that 2020 was a difficult year, one that we
The following Arias Staff tell us who they are, what they enjoy most about working at Western Precast and how they spend their free time:
Earl Jensen | Crane Operator Getting his start at Western in just June of 2020, Earl has experience working as a wireline operator. Through his
The Western Precast maintenance workshop at this time is in one of the most important phases of our company’s operations, specifically with respect to the
Riggers work in a variety of climates and conditions. Having the required training is one aspect of the job, but to be a successful rigger,
Water-cement ratio means the ratio between the weight of water to the weight of cement used when preparing concrete mix, and plays an important role
Employees who regularly fail to show up for work on time put a burden on their colleagues and exhibit general unprofessional behavior. General Impact of
Each step in the process of completing a project is vital and can often be the difference between a project that goes relatively smooth, to
Proper consolidation of fresh concrete is a very important component of quality concrete in any precast plant. Fresh concrete must be properly consolidated, to ensure
This issue features Allen Concrete, LLC, which specializes in dirt and paving services for government and private entities, while proudly utilizing a one-stop shop approach.
This issue features Alex Leyva, Project Manager, who began his journey with Western Precast over four years ago. With an Associate’s degree in Architecture from
El Paso – On Monday evening August 3rd., Mildred Feuerstein Kramer, Millie went to sleep and began her journey to Heaven. Mom was born on
One of the most important properties of concrete is its compressive strength. Testing for compressive strength helps determine whether a product meets specified strength requirements,
For this feature, we asked Noe Castillo, Owner of D.I.R. Construction, Inc., to share his opinion on working with Western Precast on their most recent
This issue features Western Precast’s Product Manager/Estimator, Ana Karina Flores. A near four-year member of our team, Ana came to us through Arias staffing in
First and foremost, thank you to our valued staff members and clients alike. This year, 2020, has certainly been one that nobody anticipated. To think
The Western Precast Maintenance workshop has once again completed a summer of minimized breakdowns due to annual preparations that were made for the summer heat.
FEATURING: Benjamin Steed, Drainage Superintendent at Abrams-Kiewit (from left to right) Amassing over 25 years of collective experience in general contracting and infrastructure, the Abrams-Kiewit
A near four-year employee come August of 2019, Alfredo Dominguez currently works in the reinforcement department at Western Precast, and provides the production departments with
It’s already September and the year is racing by. Hard to imagine that 2020 will be here before we know it. I was thinking about
Concrete is a construction material composed of three main materials: cement, water and aggregates (sand, natural gravel or crushed stone). Sometimes an admixture is added
Recently, Western Precast Concrete had the pleasure of talking to Jaime “Jimmy” Rodriguez, owner at Prime Construction and one of our very own valued customers.
A near three-year employee, Luis R. Castro provides assistance in production at Western Precast. Initially employed as an Arias Staffer, within a few short months
Recently, Western Precast conducted their annual third-party, unannounced plant inspection. Sebastian Winkler of Hanson Professional Services, an engineering firm, arrived early on April 4th, 2019
In November of this year, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enacted a new requirement for crane operator certification. This new certification requirement is
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