If you are thinking of building with precast, had you considered building a total precast structure?

Total Precast Buildings: The Benefits

Using precast for a whole building is a popular choice for many construction projects. In today's competitive construction industry, time is critical... delays and downtime cost money. Now widely regarded as an economic, structurally sound and architecturally versatile form of construction, total precast combines the benefits of VERY rapid construction and high QUALITY materials with the advantages of production line economy and quality assurance.

Total precast structures are being used for many types of structures including apartments, parking structures, retail developments, offices and industrial buildings. Architectural and structural precast concrete components can be combined to create ENTIRE energy efficient buildings. This design approach can take several forms, including precast columns and beams with panelised cladding or load-bearing precast walls, precast floors, precast service cores and precast stairs. The use of total precast in a structure offers fast construction, structural stability and enhanced fire resistance. A wide range of options is available for creating the perfect system to achieve the size and shape of building required.

· Shop drawing process eliminates on-site surprises
·  Smoother design process
·  Off-site manufacture means less time on-site
·  Reliable supply of elements - not weather dependent
·  Quality assured products
·  Fast construction times, with highly skilled erection crews
·  Following trades gain earlier access
·  Simplified construction (less trades)
·  Longer flooring spans (up to 17m) mean flexible floor layouts and column free space
·  On-site safety more manageable
·  Possibility of a one-stop-shop for the whole structure
·  Design assistance provided to consultants
·  Maximise benefits of thermal mass
·  Durable, maintenance-free, long life structures
·  Design freedom.

PLUS all the proven benefits of precast concrete construction.

Dandenong High School, Melbourne Photographer: Peter Clarke	Mercure Sydney Hotel Liverpool
Quang Minh Temple, Braybrook, Melbourne	Bishops See Office Tower, Perth

Case Studies:

Dandenong High School

Bishops See Office Tower

Quang Minh Buddhist Temple

Mercure Hotel