PBCC Bio Science Technology Complex
Palm Beach Community College is one of the largest community colleges in Florida. Specifically, the PBCC Bio Science Technology Building is a 90,240-square-foot project featuring two structures connected by a multi-media lecture hall and courtyard.
This two-story, $12.8-million facility houses 14 labs and eight classrooms for biology, microbiology, physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, physical science, biology, anatomy and physiology classes. Using the Tilt-Up method of construction, the project was built in a quick 10-month time period, resulting in savings for the owner both in time and money.
The subcontractor was able to reuse casting slabs and work in different phases in order to work with the tight space limitations.
Project Location
Palm Gardens Beach, FL 33410
United States
TILT-UP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Tilt-Up Achievement Awards were established to honor projects that use site-cast tilt-up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology and provide unique solutions to building programs. Winning entries illustrate the variety, beauty, and flexibility of tilt-up construction.
ACHIEVEMENT
2009
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Project Team (TCA Members)
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- Architect:
- Engineer:
- Steinbicker and Associates LLC
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Project Specifics
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- Number of Floors:
- 0
- Number of Panels:
- 129 panels
- Tilt-Up Wall Area:
- 66,623 sq ft (6,189 sq m)
- Total Floor Area:
- 90,240 sq ft (8,383 sq m)
- Project Footprint:
- 25,900 sq ft (2,406 sq m)
- Tallest Panel:
- 44 ft 0 in (13.41 m)
- Widest Panel:
- 40 ft 0 in (12.19 m)
- Largest Panel:
- 1,230 sq ft (114.3 sq m)
- Heaviest Panel:
- 90,000 lbs (40,823 kg)
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402 1st Avenue SE
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
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Founded in 1986, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) strives to improve the quality and acceptance of site-cast Tilt-Up construction - one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, combining the advantages of reasonable cost with low maintenance, durability, speed of construction and minimal capital investment. Over 10,000 buildings, enclosing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed each year using this construction method.
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