Texas Children’s Austin North Hospital & Garage – Austin, TX
Project Overview
Texas Children’s Hospital wanted to expand its presence to Austin, Texas by building a new campus. The design and general construction teams knew early on that precast construction could help them achieve the project demands and realize the fast-track schedule. Coreslab was hired to ensure the design process was as effective and efficient as possible.
The new campus included an architectural precast panel main hospital and outpatient building and a precast parking garage. Schedule and site logistics coordination were essential to allow multiple structures to be built with multiple tower and ground cranes at the same time. The drafting and engineering started in April 2021, production began in July 2021, delivery was in January 2022, and the final precast panels were set in December 2022.
The hospital and outpatient building included 269 6” thick architectural precast panels ranging from 24 to 386 sq ft for a total of 55,400 sq ft. The parking garage consisted of 1,019 precast components, including double tees, beams, columns, flat slabs, spandrels, wall panels, and stairs risers. This equated to roughly 300,000 sq ft of elevated deck area.
This North Austin hospital campus features architectural precast panels on the main hospital/outpatient building and a precast parking garage. Careful coordination of scheduling and site logistics was essential to facilitate the simultaneous construction of multiple structures with multiple tower and ground cranes. Drafting and engineering began in April 2021, production in July 2021, delivery in January 2022, and the final precast panels were set in December 2022.
Precast Benefits
Texas Children’s Hospital sought a rapid and efficient construction solution for their inaugural campus in Austin, Texas. Recognizing the critical need for speed and efficiency, the design team and general contractor identified precast concrete as the optimal approach. To ensure seamless execution, Coreslab Structures was enlisted early in the project’s lifecycle, enabling them to significantly influence the design progression and contribute the most effective solutions from the outset.
With their expertise in precast concrete, Coreslab played a pivotal role in advancing the architectural plans while adhering to the high standards set by the design team. The inherent advantages of precast concrete—such as its rapid installation capabilities, superior quality control, and reduced on-site labor requirements—allowed the construction to maintain an accelerated schedule. This fast-track approach ensured that the hospital could begin serving its community without undue delays, meeting both structural integrity and aesthetic expectations.
Not only did precast concrete facilitate swift project completion, but it also imbued the new Texas Children’s Hospital with long-term resilience and efficiency. From modular patient rooms to robust support infrastructure, every aspect of the building benefited from the precision and durability that precast concrete offers. This strategic choice exemplifies how incorporating precast solutions at the planning stage can yield substantial benefits in both time and quality for complex healthcare facilities.
Texas Children’s Austin North Hospital & Garage – Austin, TX
About Coreslab
Coreslab Structures is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of precast concrete products. Since 1975, we have been a premier producer of precast/prestressed concrete products, supplying top–of–the–line structural, architectural, and hollow core solutions to clients across Canada and the United States.
Our extensive network of precast/prestressed concrete facilities, combined with our commitment to excellence and technical expertise, has helped us become a leader in construction innovation and sustainable practices.
