Voestalpine Rollforming Brooks Hall

Summarize the project's program, features and achievements?

The first phase of a multi-year growth plan for an advanced manufacturing facility required a striking design, durable materials, and an accelerated construction schedule. Tilt-Up concrete wall panels were key to the project's success. Working with the contractor during design, the architect used 3d modeling software to help visualize the design and sequence of casting and erection of the layered spandrel panels at the main entrance and office complex. The project was completed on time and under budget, exceeding the expectations of the owner. Cooperation between the contractor and architect, both TCA members and both highly experienced with Tilt-Up construction was key to the project's success.

What obstacles were overcome related to the schedule, budget, program, specification, site, etc. on this project?

The layered spandrel panel design was "de-constructed" from the exterior building elevation design using 3d modeling software to allow the design and construction team to visualize how the panels could be designed, cast, sequenced, and erected.

Please communicate any engineering complexities or unique features of the panel design for this project?

The architect worked with the structural engineer to design embed plates that allowed the layered panels to be connected with all connections remaining concealed. The 3d model helped the contractor establish the erection sequence and arrange the overlapping temporary panel braces in sequence with the roof and floor steel.