Tras gran expectativa en la industria de la construcci\u00f3n en NOVA, las nuevas oficinas centrales y centro de capacitaci\u00f3n de Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Virginia est\u00e1n en construcci\u00f3n. Este edificio representa la dedicaci\u00f3n de la industria de la construcci\u00f3n para promover el dise\u00f1o sostenible.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe innovative uses of concrete and concrete construction methods in pursuit of LEED Gold certification make the ABC Training Center a noteworthy project in Northern Virginia,\u201d said Tony Thompson, Marketing Manager with Virginia Concrete and 2010 NVCAC Commercial Committee Chairman.<\/p>\n
The 30,000-square-foot facility, designed by Morgan Gick McBeath\u00a0& Associates PC utilizes innovative technologies such as tilt-up concrete construction, pervious concrete, polished concrete and stamped concrete.<\/p>\n
\u201cA Tilt-up design was chosen to increase the amount of locally produced materials and the ease and speed of construction,\u201d said Richard Franey, Vice President of Southland Concrete Corporation, as well as past president of ABC. \u201cTo that end all of our materials needed to meet criteria to achieve the maximum number of points. We used FSC plywood, Low VOC curing compound and the maximum amount of recyclables in the mix with the minimum impact on the production schedule. All slab and Tilt-up panel mixes contained 40% GGBFS.\u201d<\/p>\n
Using 6\u201d of crushed concrete in the sub base and slag cement in concrete will also contribute a tremendous value towards LEED certification.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe concrete related LEED contributions, improved energy performance and indoor environment, stormwater control and preservation of open space alone make this project remarkable,\u201d said Thompson.<\/p>\n
Franey said, \u201cBecause construction took place in December and January, the slow setting characteristics of the slag in cold weather needed to be offset in order to not impact the schedule. The Ready Mix Producer switched from the standard type I\/II Portland to a type III. The mix was also increased from the specified 4000 psi to a 5000 psi. This enabled panel erection to take place within the required timeframe to meet the schedule. This included the last 6 panels which were erected seven days after pouring.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cI can only imagine what other pioneering green building practices are planned for other portions of the construction,\u201d said Thompson.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1972, the Virginia Chapter of ABC is the leading provider of networking, education, political advocacy, and service to the commercial construction industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"