PRECAST BENEFITS OWNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND THE COMMUNITY
Florida Prestressed Concrete Association (FPCA)
Learn how precast can be used to meet your goals
For the construction sector, precast concrete offers an incredibly accurate,
fast, and efficient method of manufacturing concrete products. Comprehending the factors contributing to precast concrete’s increased effectiveness will help designers assess how best to use precast in a building’s design.
All the parts of a building may be constructed using precast concrete components. Precast columns, load-bearing precast walls with double tee beams, and hollow-core flooring are examples of this architectural strategy. It offers a great deal of benefits, particularly when panels are used to cover the complete building shell.
FLORIDA IS FILLED WITH AWARD WINNING PRECAST PROJECTS
2023 DESIGN AWARD WINNERS
1001 WATER STREET
1001 WATER STREET
Location:
Tampa, FL
Precaster(s):
STABIL Concrete Products LLC
Award(s):
Best Office Building
FORT LAUDERDALE AQUATIC CENTER DIVE TOWER
FORT LAUDERDALE AQUATIC CENTER DIVE TOWER
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Precaster(s):
GATE Precast Company
STABIL Concrete Products LLC
Award(s):
Building Award – Best Custom Solutions
WINTER PARK LIBRARY AND EVENTS CENTER
WINTER PARK LIBRARY AND EVENTS CENTER
Location:
Winter Park, FL
Precaster(s):
GATE Precast Company
Award(s):
Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Honorable Mention
Precast can be designed as various components, from double tee beams to insulated wall panels, and even as architectural facade elements. This video discusses just one precast product, hollow-core planks, and how they can be used as floors, ceilings, roofs, or even wall panels.
