Project Review

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Title: Project Review

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Project Review

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University Commons
Metromont Corporation Hiram, GA
Plant Erection Completed January
2007 Project Opened August 2007
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Project Details

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Situation Analysis

Owner Needs/Requirements
University needed student housing open by the
summer of 2007, started plans in summer 2005
Why precast was preferable?
Favorable costs compared to alternates
Improved job schedule, saved six months
Better insulation R-Value, R-12 vs. R-7.1
Reduced mold and mildew risks

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Situation Analysis

What special needs did CarbonCast products
fulfill?
The structural frame of the building was designed
for brick veneer, so the precast panels had to
stay below 60 psf. This was achieved with the use
of C-Grid tying the two wythes together
An R-12 with continuous insulation was achieved
with the C-Grid design. This allowed the
mechanical system equipment to be down-sized,
saving 700,000 in initial investment

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Sales Process

How were you made aware of the project?
Hardin Constructions project manager called for
help on a budget and schedule problem with the
project. It originally was designed with a brick,
metal stud wall system.
Competition
The primary competition was the alternate
brick/stud wall system. Stucco was also
considered. The contractor invited Gate Precast
and Metromont to bid the precast alternate.
Describe the early meetings
Meetings were held at the architects office with
all the design team present architect, engineer
of record and the general contractor
How were decisions made?
The design team considered our proposal, then
consulted with the owner before final decisions
were made.

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Sales Process Continued

How were you able to influence decisions?
The C-Grid insulated wall panel offered better
costs, faster schedule, better R-Value
What challenges were encountered?
The University was reluctant to try what it
considered a new product on this project
How were challenges dealt with?
Engineering and test data were submitted and
examples of finished project with C-Grid panels
were reviewed

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Technical Challenges

Challenges
The biggest challenge was to convince the
University to accept the C-Grid panel design
Solutions
Once the Owner realized the precast panel greatly
reduced the risk of mold and mildew, the many
other advantages of the C-Grid insulated wall
panel were accepted and approved

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Lessons Learned

What could have been done to make the process
more effective?
Having more test data available initially
How could the process be improved?
The punched window opening used a wood block-out
to terminate the insulation and provide a nail
strip for the window attachment. A better way
needs to be devised.

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Drawings Photos