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  • WHAT IS TRI-SPAN? CONCAST’S INNOVATIVE SOLUTION!

    Tri-Span being installed on an construction site

    Have you seen those three-sided, flat-top, and open bottom precast culverts? Have you ever wondered what they are? They’re called Tri-Span.

    a tri-span unit being installed

    What are they for?

    Tri-Span is a highly effective and environmentally conscious solution for managing water flow in applications that involve streams, creeks, or other narrow waterways. These open bottom precast culverts, used in applications where we don’t want to disturb the existing waterway, are designed to meet the unique challenges of watercourse crossings, providing an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional full bridge construction.

    With their innovative geometry and environmental benefits, Tri-Span culverts offer enhanced performance, faster installation, and long-term durability, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of infrastructure projects.

    Custom In-House Engineering

    Tri-span unit suspended by a crane

    Each Tri-Span system is custom designed by our in-house engineering team according to your specifications, ensuring accuracy.

    Tri-Span units are placed on top of footings, which can be cast-in-place or precast. Our precast footings are innovative and cost-effective and can eliminate the need for piles where poor ground conditions exist.

    tri-span system being installed on a construction site

    KEY BENEFITS

    • Environmental protection of the streambed, aquatic habitat, and wildlife
    • Eco-friendly and sustainable
    • Low-profile, allowing for shallower installation
    • Adaptability – flat top geometry allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure
    • Reduced costs compared to full bridge installations
    • Time-efficient installation due to precast components

    SUPPORT FOR YOUR PROJECT

    We will work with you on your project from start to finish to ensure a smooth transition on all elements, including transportation, the installation process, and field services. Our team is readily available to assist in any way we can.

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    Interested in working with us? Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com.

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  • CONNECT TO EXISTING STRUCTURES – WE MAKE IT EASY!

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    Have you got an existing pipe or structure that requires a new line or additional components? We make it easy to connect to existing structures!

    How do we do it?

    Our extensive line of precast products can be easily customized to fit with virtually any type of dissimilar products and/or materials, creating a solution that works seamlessly.

    Custom In-House Engineering

    Engineering office window

    With our team of in-house engineers, we can custom design precisely what you need to connect perfectly with the pre-existing structure.

    Support for your project

    Connecting box culverts old and new

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    Interested in working with us to connect to existing structures? Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com.

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  • STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS – NOW ON OUR WEBSITE!

    Stormwater Management Products

    Great news! Our Stormwater Management products page is LIVE on our website! Learn more about what we can offer you and how we are your all-in-one solutions provider for precast concrete, plastic, and hybrid stormwater management products! Visit concastpipe.com/stormwatermanagement.

    All-in-One Solutions for You

    We’re here for you! We are committed to providing the most innovative and leading-edge stormwater management systems possible. Our amalgamation of Stormcon last year enabled us to provide an all-in-one product offering, making it easier for you to plan your projects and execute them efficiently. We offer solutions for everything you need to get your project up and running smoothly.

    Precast Concrete

    StormCrete hanging from crane

    Precast storage tanks are a traditional method for stormwater management. Their robust design makes them ideal for installations requiring heavy load capacity and increase ground coverage.

    GreenStorm

    GreenStorm full and half blocks

    This polypropylene system may be small in size, but it is large in benefits.

    1. It has a 96% void ratio.

    2. It can be stacked 5 blocks high, allowing for a smaller footprint.

    3. It is lightweight and easy to install.

    An ideal solution for beneath roads, parking lots, and green spaces.

    Arch Chambers

    stacked Arch Chambers

    Installed in trench or bed configurations, arch chambers can replace ponds and swales to manage stormwater. Easy to install, these are an ideal solution for beneath parking areas and green spaces.

    Custom In-House Designs

    Our team of in-house engineers are ready to custom design your system utilizing any single or combination of these products to meet your needs.

    For more information about any of the above products and solutions, email us below or visit the Stormcon website at www.stormcon.ca.

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    Interested in working with us on a custom project? Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com.

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  • CAST-IN-PLACE VS. PRECAST CUSTOM FOOTINGS

    Why use cast-in-place footings when you can use precast custom ones!

    wide angle of a custom footing
    wide angle of a custom footing

    Yes, you read that right! Cast-in-place footings are becoming a thing of the past. More and more projects are going with precast custom footings because of cost, efficiency, labour, and ground conditions.

    Our Custom Footings Journey

    Traditionally, our Tri-Span and CON/SPAN units were placed on piles or cast-in-place footings. Piles are expensive to install, and cast-in-place footings can lead to higher field costs and human error. We found there was a need for a product to combat poor soil conditions, intensive labour, and efficiency in the field. Our in-house engineers took the task at hand, and custom footings were created to solve that need.

    Right side of a custom footing
    Right side of a custom footing

    The Story of Our 19-Metre Footings

    Recently, we designed a 16-metre Tri-Span project. The problem? Poor soil conditions and piles drove up the project costs. Our team of in-house experts hand-crafted the solution: 19-metre custom footings that alleviated the need for piles and cast-in-place footings, AND could handle many ground conditions. They look pretty cool too!

    Under side of a custom footing

    Not All Footings Are Created Equal

    Custom footings improve on productivity during installations, increase accuracy in project development, and are created in controlled environments, ensuring quality and performance is met. We can custom design footings in various shapes and dimensions, accounting for the many ground conditions we face in Ontario.

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  • WET CAST VS DRY CAST – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

    From left to right is a close-up shot of a Perfect Pipe with its bright yellow HDPE liner, the next is a Tri-Span installation on a job site, the last is a close-up of large reinforced concrete pipes.

    What’s the difference between Wet Cast vs Dry Cast?

    Did you know we manufacture both wet cast and dry cast precast products? We sure do! However, do you know the difference between Wet Cast vs Dry Cast? We get asked that question A LOT! Let’s discuss.

    Difference #1 – Curing Process

    A close up shot of a Perfect Pipe with a bright yellow HDPE liner. The pipe is inside the Concast manufacturing plant.

    One difference between them is how they are cured. Additionally, a Wet Cast product is cured in its form (or mould), whereas a Dry Cast product is stripped from its jacket and then cured. Our HDPE-Lined Pipe (shown here for example) is a Wet Cast product.

    Difference #2 – Strength

    A close up shot of a Tri-Span installation at a job site. three workers measure for accuracy in the background.

    What are the strength differences? The answer is simple: there are no strength differences. Concast manufactures both to meet the same industry standards for precast products. Our Tri-Span products (shown here) are Wet Cast made and meet all requirements for a wide range of robust applications.

    Difference #3 – Quality

    A close-up shot of stacked reinforced concrete pipe. A view through the center of the middle pipe shows more stacked pipes in the background.

    Is there a quality difference? Absolutely not! The main difference between them is how they are manufactured. Both have the same quality you’ve come to expect from Concast products that you can depend on. Our reinforced concrete pipes (shown here) are manufactured both ways, depending on the size.

    Wet Cast vs Dry Cast

    Concast offers both Wet Cast and Dry Cast products. Although they may be made different in their manufacturing processes, both products are extremely durable and have the same quality levels.

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  • SAVE TIME AND MONEY WITH WATERJET CUTTING & CUSTOM FORMING

    a concrete chamber with custom-formed half-circle cut-outs removed.

    No two jobs are the same in this industry. Flexibility is key to our process. Which is why we want you to know we can custom manufacture whatever you need for your next infrastructure project. How do we accomplish this? Well, two of our options are building custom forms and waterjet cutting.

    Custom Forms

    a piece of concrete with custom-formed half circle cut-outs

    Depending on your needs, we can build forms out of a variety of materials, bending and molding them into the shape(s) and angle(s) required. We then insert the forms, add our premium blend of concrete, and voilà you have a custom product. Ok, it’s not that simple, but you get the idea.

    Why use custom forms?

    They allow for precision in creating the product to your specifications. When it comes to installation, they can make the process much smoother and efficient, saving you time and money in the field.

    Waterjet Cutting

    a waterjet machine cutting a hole in a concrete maintenance hole with the Concast logo stamped on it.

    Our waterjet machine, unique to Concast, is capable of cutting out any shape like a knife through butter. We will work with you on the exact measurements, create drawings through our engineering department, load them into the machine, and let it do its magic.

    Why use the waterjet machine?

    Similar to using custom forms, it allows for precision both in the product manufacturing and in field installations. And the cost-savings are a nice bonus.

    Need a circle or square cut? We can do that. How about elliptical shapes? No problem. We can cut as many shapes and configurations as needed. The possibilities are endless!

    a maintenance hole riser with an oval shaped cut-out

    Want to learn more?

    If this sounds interesting, and you want to learn more, get in touch with us below. You can also request a plant tour to see the waterjet in action.

    Interested in learning more about our products in general? Book a Lunch & Learn session. We can come to you and we’ll bring lunch. Better yet, come to our facility, enjoy the session + lunch, then go on a Plant Tour. Win-win for everyone!

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  • CONCAST’S HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025

    an ariel view of a large Tri-Span installation, box culverts installed in a Vault formation, and a four-cell box culvert crossing installation.

    We’re taking a quick look at some of our highlights from 2025, and we’re inviting you to take a trip down memory lane with us. Here are a few of the interesting and unique projects we completed:

    18 Metre Tri-Span – Brampton, ON

    an aerial view of a large Tri-Span bridge installation at a job site, with workers on top of the bridge.
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    • Over 150 pieces in total, including spans, wingwalls, and custom footings
    • Spans were a whopping 18-metres each – our largest to date!

    ‘The Vault’ – Nobleton, ON

    box culverts installed in a Vault formation
    ‘The Vault’ – Nobleton, ON
    • Residential storage tank completed underground to preserve usable greenspace above the system
    • 3048 mm x 3048 mm StormCrete products combined with a 3-tier GreenStorm system
    • Total tank volume: 7,607 m3

    4-Cell Culvert Crossing – Southwold, ON

    a four-cell culvert crossing installation, with an excavator in the background.
    4-Cell Culvert Crossing – Southwold, ON
    • This culvert crossing included 92 boxes, weighing 33,000 kg each, plus 8 skewed end sections
    • Boxes were 5486 mm x 2743 mm each

    Thank you for your support!

    2025 was a year filled with many incredible projects, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to designing and creating amazing infrastructure solutions in the year ahead and we will continue to push boundaries that further cements Concast (see what we did there) as a leader in the industry. Thanks for following along in our highlights from 2025.

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    Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com to start working on your next infrastructure project.

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  • DON’T ADJUST YOUR SCREEN: WE’VE GOT ELLIPTICAL PIPES!

    rows of stacked concrete elliptical pipes.

    No, you’re not seeing things! These elliptical pipes may look a little funny. That’s because they are manufactured for situations where there isn’t enough clearance for standard reinforced concrete pipe.

    What’s so great about elliptical?

    Elliptical pipe is unique, and we’re unique for making it! It’s available in equivalent circular diameters of 900 to 2100mm. Standard strength classes available: HE-I to HE-IV.

    Need to customize your elliptical pipe? No problem! We can add tees and wyes, service connections, and much more to meet your exact specifications.

    two rows of concrete elliptical pipes.

    Benefits of elliptical pipe:

    • Elliptical pipe is just as robust as standard concrete pipe.
    • It has the same longevity as standard concrete pipe.
    • It can also be installed both horizontally and vertically.

    We want to work with you!

    If your project requires lower headroom and clearance, elliptical pipes may be the solution you need! Our team of engineers will work with you to bring your concept to reality.

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  • TRI-SPAN IS THE BRIDGE SOLUTION YOU NEED!

    a large crane hoisting up a concrete Tri-Span unit at a busy job site while workers look on.

    Does your project require a bridge, but you’re not sure where to start in the design process? Have you considered a Tri-Span bridge? This efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional full bridge construction is an excellent solution!

    What is Tri-Span?

    Our Tri-Span three-sided bridge structures are a highly effective and environmentally conscious solution for managing water flow in applications that involve streams, creeks, or other narrow waterways. Their design is well-suited for low cover applications and vertical clearance constraints.

    Multiple Sizes and Customization

    We can produce Tri-Span products in a wide-range of sizes, providing flexibility to accommodate different spans and various horizontal and vertical design requirements. We can also manufacture custom designs for more complex or challenging projects.

    Earlier in September 2025, we completed a project for a bridge in Brampton; the cool part – it had an 18-metre span, our largest span yet! The project was made up of over 150 pieces, including spans, wingwalls, and custom footings. From engineering and design, to manufacturing and logistics, we have everything you need for your bridge.

    an aerial view of a large Tri-Span bridge installation at a job site, with workers on top of the bridge.
    18 metre Tri-Span installation in Brampton with wingwalls and custom footings.

    Benefits of Tri-Span

    • Reduced costs compared to traditional full bridge construction
    • Time-efficient and quick installation
    • Rigid frame design distributes loads evenly across the structure
    • Built to last using high-quality precast concrete
    • Adaptability and customization – precast units can be adapted to curved or skewed alignments, with varying radii or skews to complement the natural flow of waterways or terrain

    Interested in Learning More?

    If you have a bridge project you need assistance with, Tri-Span may be the solution you need. Please reach out our sales team for more information at sales@concastpipe.com.

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  • SPREAD THE WORD: CONCAST MANUFACTURES DROP STRUCTURES

    a three-tier drop structure in front of a manufacturing plant with an open bay door.

    You heard it here first! Concast now manufactures drop structures, saving you time and money in the field!

    Why Drop Structures?

    Drop structures are required when you have an inlet sewer that is significantly higher than the outlet through a maintenance hole, and you need to bring the flow down to the elevation of the outlet. They can be built in the field; however, they are very costly and labour intensive. Our precast drop structures require no additional time or effort from the customer, keeping your project completion on time.

    What are the Benefits?

    • Saves you time and money in the field
    • Factory manufactured vs. field manufactured
    • Controlled environment ensures the highest quality standards are met
    • Quick and easy to install – simplifies maintenance hole backfilling
    • Monolithic casts = better quality

    What sizes are available?

    Our form is capable of the following specifications:

    • Riser diameter of 1219mm
    • Monobase height of 914mm and 1219mm
    • Middle riser and top riser heights of 914mm to 1828mm, in 150mm increments
    • PVC sizes
      • 150mm Tee and Wye
      • 200mm Tee and Wye
      • 250mmx200mm Wye
      • 250mmx250mm Tee
      • 300mmx250mm Tee

    Interested in Adding Drop Structures to Your Infrastructure Project?

    We want to work with you! Get in touch with us by sending an email to sales@concastpipe.com to start a discussion on how we can help with your next infrastructure project.

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