Precast and resilience: a comprehensive look

The concept of sustainability in construction has been undergoing constant redefinition. Originally, much of the debate about sustainable building products revolved around the environmental friendliness of the manufacturing process. Where did the raw materials originate? Were they virgin materials or recycled? How much energy was used in their manufacture and transport to the job site? And how much waste was generated during production and installation?

The concept quickly evolved to encompass how the product or system performed to reduce energy usage in a building or reduce the building’s operating carbon footprint. Would the products lower energy draw and use? Utilize less water? Enhance daylighting? Reduce VOCs, improve indoor air quality and enhance worker productivity?

The added philosophy of “resilience” has now moved to the forefront. Not only must a building product be manufactured in a sustainable manner and provide environmental benefits once a building is commissioned, it must deliver those benefits over an extended period of time - with the impact of maintenance factored in.

CarbonCast wall panels are a sustainable and resilient choice.

  • Embodied energy

  • Transport to the job site

  • Erection

  • Fire Resistance

  • Energy savings, thermal performance, moisture performance

  • Durability

  • Earthquake Resistance

  • Blast Resistance

Learn more in this Technical Brief from AltusGroup >>

Mid-States Concrete Industries is a proud member of AltusGroup, an international collaboration of precst concrete companies dedicated to speeding and perfecting the development of precast technologies that improve the built environment. AltusGroup members work together to bring advanced technology to market, then compete against one another for work.

At Mid-States Concrete Industries, your project is a big deal. That’s why our team ensures that each project not only begins successfully but is completed successfully as well. Your project is unique. Our team will ask questions and listen to your objectives and goals so we can apply the latest design and engineering techniques to your projects, adhering to the strictest safety standards in the industry. As a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Certified Plant and Erector, our precast concrete components are manufactured and installed according to stringent industry standards.

Have questions regarding CarbonCast Wall Panels or precast concrete in general? Our team is happy to help! Contact our sales team at sales@msprecast.com.

NEW self-paced CEU available now

As members of AltusGroup, Mid-States Concrete Industries is proud to share a new Continuing Education opportunity, sponsored by AltusGroup - Strategies for Reducing Embedded and Operational Carbon in Precast Wall Panels.

About the Course
Concrete is an essential part of modern buildings. As Net Zero Energy buildings become more common, it is crucial to find ways to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint without losing the performance characteristics that make it valuable to the building team. This course will explain the sources of concrete’s carbon footprint and explore strategies for reducing embodied carbon and operational carbon in precast sandwich wall panels and insulated architectural cladding.

Learning Objectives

  1. Recall the concept of Net Zero Buildings.

  2. Discover how the building envelope affects the carbon footprint of the building system.

  3. Explore options for reducing the embedded carbon in precast concrete wall panels.

  4. Explain the benefits of insulated precast walls toward reducing operational carbon.


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About AltusGroup
AltusGroup is an international collaboration of precast concrete industry leaders working together to speed and perfect technologies that improve the built environment. Founded in 2003 under a co-opetition model, AltusGroup members work together to bring advanced technology to market, then compete against one another for projects.

Precast Solution & Innovation: Wall Panels

When you partner with Mid-States Concrete Industries, your project will benefit from our proven process for brining projects in on-time, on-budget, and on-target.

Offering:

  • Over 75 years of experience in construction

  • Innovative precast products and solutions

  • Unparalleled design and engineering expertise

VERSATILITY OF WALL PANELS
Architectural and structural wall panels are an ideal building component for a wide variety of projects.

  • Warehouses

  • Schools

  • Office buildings

  • Recreational facilities

  • Multi-family structures

  • Mixed-use structures

Wall Panels can be designed for:

  • Non-loadbearing or loadbearing

  • Carrying floor and roof loads

  • Lateral loads

Choose from:

  • Solid

  • Composite

  • Non-composite

  • Composite with continuous insulation

INNOVATIVE
Foundation Walls

Precast concrete foundation walls are an excellent choice for your next multi-family, senior living, mixed use project, or any project with underground parking. Their speedy production can help keep your building plan on schedule.

Learn more about the benefits of Precast Concrete Wall Panels >>