National Precast

What National Precast does

National Precast Concrete Association Australia is the peak industry body representing Australian manufacturers of factory-made precast concrete products, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. The association unites, empowers, represents and promotes the Australian precast industry at national and state level through a membership-based platform serving precast manufacturers, product and service suppliers, design and construction professionals, and academic stakeholders. Member companies include Hollow Core Concrete, Delta Corporation, PERMAcast, Geoquest Australia, Ozcast Precast, Hudson Civil, Advanced Precast, Precast Elements, Euro Precast and CivilMart, among others.

The association's core offering is an integrated services ecosystem rather than a discrete software product. Key components include the Standards Access Service (delivered in partnership with SAI Global, providing 36 precast-specific Australian Standards), monthly Cordell Precast Project Reports (delivered in partnership with CoreLogic, covering 200+ projects), the ACIF Customised Forecasts Dashboard, a Find-a-Precaster directory, a Build-a-Tender procurement service, an R-Value Calculator developed with the University of Adelaide, the National Precast Online education platform, and over 70 publications, fact sheets, guidance notes, and CAD DWG detail files. The association represents the industry on 12 Australian standards committees, runs 16 webinars and produces 5 case studies annually, and convenes quarterly member events plus an annual national conference.

Revenue is generated through tiered subscription membership fees ($2,500pa ex GST for Small Precaster members, $6,000pa ex GST for Large Precaster members), a tiered Industry Partner program (Platinum, Gold, Silver exclusivity tiers with named partners including Reid Construction Systems, Leviat, PSA, Schnell and Progress Group), Industry Supplier memberships, and Professional Associate individual memberships. The organisation is led by CEO Cadell Taye and governed by an annually elected Board of Directors drawn from Master Precaster and Precaster members.

Name

National Precast

Legal name

National Precast Concrete Association Australia

Website

https://nationalprecast.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Precast is the peak Australian industry body for precast concrete manufacturers, founded in 1990. It delivers membership-based services including standards access, market intelligence, education, directory and tender tools to precasters, suppliers, and design professionals nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Association

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAAAB

Precast Concrete Products

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Cement, Concrete & Aggregates

Keywords

• Precast concrete industry
• Industry association membership
• Construction standards access
• Precast market intelligence
• Construction industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenelg

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Precaster Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for precast manufacturers. Small precasters (less than 30 employees, operating in one state) at $2,500pa ex GST, Large precasters (more than 30 employees, operating in more than one state) at $6,000pa ex GST. Provisional membership available at same rates for up to 2 years.
2. Industry Supplier Membership: Membership category for product and service suppliers to the precast industry
3. Industry Partner Program: Exclusive partnership program for industry suppliers; only one Partner per product type. Exclusive arrangement with benefits including marketing involvement.
4. Professional Associate Individual Membership: Individual professional membership category

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

National Precast Concrete Association Australia is the peak industry body for Australian precast concrete manufacturers, founded in 1990 and based in Adelaide. The association delivers membership-based services including access to 36 precast-specific Australian Standards via SAI Global, monthly Cordell project reports covering 200+ project leads through CoreLogic, ACIF construction forecasts, an R-Value Calculator co-developed with the University of Adelaide, the Find-a-Precaster directory, the Build-a-Tender service, an online education platform, technical guidance, fortnightly webinars, case study production, and networking events that unite the industry across all Australian states.

Product overview

National Precast Concrete Association Australia is a peak industry body established in 1990, not a product company. It provides membership-based services to precast concrete manufacturers including standards access, market intelligence tools (R-Value Calculator, Find-a-Precaster, Build-a-Tender, Cordell Reports, ACIF Forecasts), educational resources (National Precast Online, publications, case studies), technical support, and industry events. The services function as an interconnected ecosystem: standards and market intelligence support precasters' compliance and business development, while the Find-a-Precaster and Build-a-Tender tools connect members with project opportunities. The R-Value Calculator and educational platform serve both members and specifiers (architects, engineers, builders) who influence product specification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R-Value Calculator Web-based calculator co-developed with Adjunct Professor Terry Williamson from the University of Adelaide that calculates R-values for precast sandwich panels, single layer panels, and precast flooring based on variables including concrete thickness, insulation, climate zone, and building class. Includes Mass-Enhanced R-value calculation methodology for sandwich panels.
• Find-a-Precaster Online directory service that helps building contractors, architects, and engineers locate National Precast member precast manufacturers, verified against membership requirements.
• Build-a-Tender Service Tender service that enables building contractors to source prices from National Precast members, connecting them with precasters who have passed membership requirements.
• National Precast Online Education Online education platform offering courses, webinars, and micro-credentials for precast industry professionals, including funded training for Queensland-based workers.
• Standards Access Service Service providing full Precaster members with download and print access to 36 precast-specific Australian Standards through a partnership with SAI Global, valued at approximately $7,822 for members.
• Cordell Precast Project Reports Monthly project reports provided in partnership with CoreLogic, containing details for 200+ projects where precast has been specified, valued at $2M-plus from around Australia.
• ACIF Customised Forecasts Dashboard Access to the Australian Construction Industry Forum's forecasting tool providing data on upcoming construction demand, costs, and labour requirements across all sectors and states, allowing members to determine market outlook for 12 months or 10 years.
• National Precast Membership Program Annual tiered membership program for the Australian precast concrete industry. Small Precaster membership is $2,500pa ex GST (under 30 employees, single state) and Large Precaster membership is $6,000pa ex GST (over 30 employees, multiple states). Provisional membership at the same rates is available for up to 2 years. Separate Industry Supplier, Professional Associate Individual, and exclusive Industry Partner (one per product type) categories are offered. Members receive over $56k in savings value through services including Standards access, Cordell reports, case study production, ACIF forecasts, factory visits, legal/WHS/HR advice, and weekly newsletters.

Quantifiable outcome

• $14,000pa value in Standards access
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, platinum industry partner, gold industry partner, silver industry partner and minor.

• CoreLogic (Cordell)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2018Partnership with CoreLogic provides monthly Cordell Precast Project Reports with details for 200+ projects where precast has been specified, valued at $2M-plus. Also offers 50% discount on Cordell Connect subscriptions for members, saving up to $14,000 on annual subscriptions.
• SAI GlobalcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 July 2018Partnership with SAI Global allows National Precast members to download and print 36 precast-specific Australian Standards. This service enables members to ensure compliance with manufacturing, transporting, and erecting precast concrete to relevant Standards. Estimated individual value of approximately $7,822.
• Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIF provides Customised Forecasts Dashboard giving members access to ACIF Construction Forecasting Council data. Allows members to determine what the local construction market will look like in 12 months or 10 years, including demand forecasts across all sectors in all states.
• Reid Construction Systemsplatinum industry partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Industry Partner. Reid supplies lifting systems and connections to the precast industry. Their partnership includes marketing involvement with National Precast to reach target audience. Previously announced as first Industry Partner in 2015-16.
• Leviatgold industry partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Industry Partner - construction technology and mechanical fixings supplier
• PSA (Position Software)silver industry partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Industry Partner
• Schnellsilver industry partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Industry Partner - concrete equipment manufacturer
• Progress Groupsilver industry partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Industry Partner - precast production solutions provider
• Australian First Aid Awards (AFA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Precast supports safety initiative as an Industry Partner for the Australian First Aid Awards, promoting improved safety practices within the construction industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Concrete Institute (ACI): ACI is the global authority on concrete technology, codes, and standards, with a much broader scope than National Precast. It is comparable as a standards-setting and technical resource body that precast manufacturers rely on, though ACI serves the wider concrete industry rather than precast specifically.
• Master Builders Australia: Master Builders Australia is the national peak body for the building and construction industry in Australia. It is comparable as a broader construction-industry association with overlapping membership among builders, developers, and suppliers who also engage with National Precast's directory and tender services.

Emerging players

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): NRMCA represents producers of ready-mixed concrete in the United States, with a sister-industry focus on concrete materials and standards. It is comparable to National Precast as a complementary concrete-industry trade association, although NRMCA focuses on ready-mix rather than precast.

Direct peers

• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI): PCI is the leading US-based technical institute and trade association for the precast and prestressed concrete industry. It is comparable to National Precast because both serve as the peak body, standards-setting resource, and certification authority for precast manufacturers in their respective geographies.
• Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA): CCAA is the peak industry body representing cement, concrete, and aggregate manufacturers and suppliers in Australia. It is comparable to National Precast because both are membership-based construction-industry associations providing standards access, technical resources, and advocacy for upstream building-materials producers.
• British Precast: British Precast is the trade association representing UK precast concrete manufacturers. It is comparable to National Precast as a regional peer association offering membership services, standards guidance, and advocacy for precast producers, albeit in a different geography.
• Concrete Institute of Australia (CIA): The Concrete Institute of Australia is the peak body for the broader concrete industry in Australia, including precast, in-situ concrete, and concrete materials science. National Precast co-locates its National Conference with CIA's Concrete 2025, making it the closest direct peer as a similarly scoped industry association serving Australian concrete stakeholders.

Others

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): NAHB is a large US construction industry association representing residential builders. It is comparable as a major construction industry membership body, but with a different geographic and segment focus (US residential) than the Australian precast-specific scope of National Precast.

Regional players

• Canadian Precast Concrete Institute: The Canadian Precast Concrete Institute is the national trade association representing Canadian precast manufacturers. It is comparable to National Precast as a sister precast-specific industry association offering technical resources and member services in a different national market.
• Australian Constructors Association: The Australian Constructors Association represents major infrastructure contractors operating across Australia. It is comparable as a domestic industry association whose members frequently specify or use precast on transport, civil, and buildings projects that National Precast members supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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