The Architectural Precast Association is a not-for-profit trade association organized to serve the informational, technical and business needs of Architectural Precast Concrete manufacturers and their suppliers and to promote high standards of workmanship throughout the industry. These needs are fulfilled through: The Dissemination of educational information relating to the manufacture of architectural precast concrete to producer and associate members; The Adoption of specifications for Architectural Precast Concrete and dissemination of such adopted specifications to design professionals, contractors and others concerned with quality building construction; The Establishment of quality control standards applicable to Architectural Precast Concrete.