Precast Concrete Design Process
Innovating the Precast Design Process
Design freedom, innovation, Sustainable solutions
Design Freedom
Brighter, more open, and flexible interiors with virtually unlimited options of color, texture, and form provide you with the design freedom that will produce prize-winning buildings and environments.
Innovation
Outstanding Performance - Safe inherently superior fire resistance, excellent security via blast and earth-quake resistance. Quiet outstanding acoustic insulation and superior resistance to impact and soil, mold, and mildew
Superior Quality - Greater impermeability and strength with consistent results quality that exceed PCI’s Plant Certification requirements and that are far superior to on-site cast-in-place construction and outdoor precast operations
Sustainable
Environmentally friendly, high thermal efficiency through mold and mildew resistant weather-tight enclosures yield a more economical low maintenance and life cycle costs.
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MODELING
Better Estimate through 3D Design Modeling
Geometric 3D modeling allows us to build the basis of the sales estimate with piece ticket takeoffs. From these 3D models, estimating software defines the scope of work and Building Information Model (BIM) characteristics for a more sustainable and cost-efficient building operation.
These models permit design teams to see, manipulate and adjust projects quickly to meet quality, cost, and schedule expectations.
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BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL
BIM is used to design and document building and infrastructure designs. Every detail of a building is modeled to explore design options and to create visualizations that help stakeholders understand what the building will look like before it’s built. The model is then used to generate the design documentation for construction.
High Concrete Group uses Tekla® Structures for precast building information modeling (BIM), providing 3D project visualization and execution of shop drawings. The tool is faster and is less error-prone than 2D drawing techniques. BIM models permit design teams to see, manipulate and adjust projects quickly to meet quality and schedule expectations.
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Sustainability
Precast can help you reach your sustainability goals.
The cornerstone of our Commitment to Sustainability is our people, planet, and prosperity philosophy. We strive to develop meaningful and enduring relationships with all our business partners, and our ongoing efforts to protect the environment in which we live and work on a daily basis.
- Locally manufactured using ecological and economical practices
- Support local producers
- Possible re-useable molds
- Safer construction sites and minimal disturbance to the environment
- Termite-proof, flood, and fire-safe reducing contact maintenance
- Substantial energy cost savings
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Featured Projects
1200 Intrepid
2016's Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award winner proves that precast concrete enables the most innovative architectural designs while providing a highly energy-efficient and durable envelope. One of
Statue of Liberty Museum and Screening Facility
At this iconic location, now stands resilient structures that are dynamic in expression and were inspired by the irregularity of the water’s
80 on the Commons
The playful yet sophisticated use of a herringbone pattern results in a standout, bold style that NBBJ wanted to capture on this civic asset in the city’s central open space.
Penn State Hershey Campus Parking Garage
Inspired by the rolling hills in Pennsylvania, the eye-catching waving spandrels are the first element to greet you as you drive onto the health campus and the last
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