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Building Against the Elements: The Belleville Christian School Winter Construction Success

December 3, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:00am Eastern Standard Time

Len Overbeek

Discover the remarkable journey behind the construction of Belleville Christian School, a project that stands as a beacon of resilience and innovation in tilt-up construction. Completed during the challenging winter months, this project showcases how Tilt Wall Ontario and partners adapted to overcome weather-related obstacles while adhering to high standards of design, engineering, and sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into the unique approaches that made this school a cornerstone for the community, including engineering strategies for cold-weather conditions, sustainable features incorporated into the structure, and the teamwork essential to delivering this inspiring project.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the primary challenges and solutions in using tilt-up construction during extreme cold-weather conditions.
• Evaluate the specific engineering and design strategies employed to ensure the structural integrity and energy efficiency of the Belleville Christian School.
• Explore the sustainable features integrated into the project and their contributions to long-term environmental and operational benefits.
• Examine the collaboration and coordination strategies among the project team that enabled timely and effective project delivery in adverse weather.