Primary Benefits of Using Precast Concrete Include:
Enhanced Product Quality
- Product is manufactured in a controlled environment
- Dimensional control is improved through forming methods
- Inspection and acceptance is completed before shipping
Ease and Speed of Construction
- Product is produced before field work begins
- Product enables accelerated schedules
- Installation is not dependent upon weather
- Traffic-friendly installation—work is performed during off-peak hours
Minimized Financial Risk
- Price is known FOB at bid time
- Price remains firm throughout the project
Reduced Life Cycle Costs
- Higher quality means longer life
- Durability derived from controlled manufacturing process
Improved Work Zone Safety
- Less work executed on site
- Fewer trucks and less equipment on site
- Less exposure for workers and the traveling public
- Minimized traffic disruption and congestion
Reduced Environmental Impact
- Reduced construction equipment means lower emissions
- Debris and waste stream is significantly reduced
Custom Solutions
- Unique shapes and surface treatments are easily manufactured in a plant environment