Total Precast Concrete K-12 School Case Studies-Total Precast Concrete K-12 School Case Studies

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In this video, George Spence presents a total precast concrete K-12 school case study. He explains that total precast construction using insulated wall panels, low bearing and double-T floor and roof systems offers numerous advantages for K-12 schools. These include speed of construction, cost-effectiveness, aesthetic versatility, and the ability to build on tight job sites. Spence emphasizes that total precast concrete is durable, with examples of schools still in good condition after 43 years. He also highlights the energy efficiency and sustainability of total precast construction, mentioning that it is fire-resistant, storm-resistant, and earthquake-resistant. Spence discusses the energy codes and the benefits of continuous insulation in precast walls. He presents a case study comparing energy usage and thermal imaging of four middle schools, concluding that total precast schools perform significantly better than brick and block cavity walls in terms of energy efficiency. He also mentions that total precast construction is cost-effective for multi-story schools. Spence concludes by highlighting the proven cost-effectiveness, speed of construction, thermal efficiency, durability, aesthetic versatility, and sustainability of total precast schools. The video is a presentation given by George Spence on total precast concrete K-12 school case studies.

Keywords

total precast construction

K-12 school

case study

energy efficiency

sustainability

durability

cost-effectiveness

thermal efficiency