Technical leadership and standards development play a critical role in advancing construction methods and ensuring consistency across the precast concrete industry. The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has expanded its technical team with the appointment of Cheryl Rishcoff as senior engineer, technical activities.
In her new position, Rishcoff will help guide initiatives that support the development, maintenance, and dissemination of PCI's technical knowledge base, including publications, educational programming, and research activities.
Rishcoff joins PCI from TRC Worldwide Engineering Inc. in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she served as structural engineering manager. Her professional experience includes managing structural engineering projects involving precast concrete parking garages, educational facilities, sports venues, wall panel systems, and architectural cladding applications.
Earlier in her career, she held engineering positions with Pennoni Associates Inc. and Base Engineering Inc., both based in eastern Pennsylvania.
Rishcoff earned a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering from Lafayette College and holds professional engineering licenses in nine states.
In her role at PCI, Rishcoff will provide technical leadership and project management for programs that contribute to the institute's Body of Knowledge. Her responsibilities include supporting technical publications, educational sessions, and research initiatives that serve precast concrete producers, engineers, architects, and other industry stakeholders.
Industry organizations such as PCI play an important role in developing consensus standards, design guidance, quality assurance programs, and continuing education resources that support the adoption and advancement of precast concrete systems.
For precast concrete manufacturers, designers, and contractors, technical expertise and standards development remain essential as projects become more complex and demand for high-performance building systems increases. Rishcoff's appointment strengthens PCI's ability to support technical resources, research initiatives, and educational programs that influence the design and construction of precast concrete structures throughout North America.
Source: PCI.
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