Precast Benefits
Two adjacent buildings have been rapidly constructed in a mere 30 mobilizations, some of which occurred consecutively. Rising over six floors and containing roof structures, the combined area of the structures was 355,000 square feet, comprising of 1-hour fire-rated material of 6 and 8-inch hollow core on the floors, ceilings, and precast stairs.
Precast concrete is a form of construction where concrete pieces are manufactured in a factory, then transported to the job site and lifted into place. Coreslab Structures implemented precast concrete at the Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites at Flamingo Crossings in Orlando, Florida. This development involved the use of double–tees, columns, beams, spandrels and architectural panels to construct the hotel buildings. Precast concrete offered advantages such as shorter construction time and improved safety, as well as higher performance and energy efficiency.
The precast concrete components were also able to meet tight construction schedules and weather conditions. Coreslab Structures was able to provide a high–quality, durable and cost–effective solution to the development.
