What are the prerequisites for successful transition to automatic machines in hollow-core production? How to ensure the process goes smoothly, and what are the typical pitfalls precast factories face in this change? Continue reading to discover how production can be optimized with automatic machines, and how potential challenges in regard to personnel, data, setting up…
How to build 1,000 villas in a year using precast concrete technology
Often questions arise about the construction of a certain number of villas in a specific time frame or the construction of affordable residential houses of specific size per one or five years. In this blog, I will go through the key issues relevant to building villas using precast concrete technology and how we can help…
Luxury apartments built with precast concrete in Dubai
Grand Views in Meydan in Dubai is a residential experience beyond the ordinary. The state-of-the-art amenities incorporating community-based facilities make for a lifestyle that transcends even the extraordinary. Project vision came true with precast concrete method by using sandwich panels in precast concrete walls, and hollow-core slabs in floors. Total 375 units, 171 villas and…
How to increase precast floor plant safety
There are many arguments for precast concrete construction over cast in-situ. One of these, and in my opinion, one of the most important ones, is safety. In a precast factory the dangers of onsite casting can be very successfully removed. In this blog, I will go through some of the most frequent plant safety hazards…
How to stress efficiently?
Pre-stressing greatly enhances the structural resilience and load-bearing capacity of precast elements, which is why it is one of the most important steps in hollow-core slab production. Because stressing is such an important and time-consuming step, it is good to know how the process can be made quicker and more efficient. Thus, efficiency is the…
Why millimetres cost in hollow core production
As a precast hollow core manufacturer, you have probably pondered whether to invest in spare and wear parts of original equipment manufacturer or slightly less expensive parts of an external provider. In this blog, I will shed light on the question why it makes sense to keep your millimetres in place in hollow core production…
Updating and securing your process control PC: what to take into consideration
Are you planning on updating your old precast plant process control PC operating system? Or are you pondering about the virus protection of your process computer and database server? If yes, let me elaborate how necessary updates and anti-virus software installations can be done without compromising the operations of your precast plant. Updating PC operating…
5 key points of material technology in precast production
A good understanding and management of concrete technology are key activities in a successful precast production operation. As the primary raw material, concrete has a direct impact on the quality, production effectiveness and costs of precast products and structures. For every structure, concrete components must be adapted to the performance requirements of both, fresh and…
On the route towards more efficient hollow-core slabs
Whether you are stepping into the hollow-core slab business or have been producing them for years, there is always something new to learn. First, this blog describes the development of precast hollow-core slabs into one of the most popular flooring materials in the world today, after which the benefits of digitalization and networking to production…
5 things to consider when digitalizing wall manufacturing execution
Whether you are considering digitalizing your precast wall manufacturing or you would like to better understand its advantages, this blog is for you. I will describe five points that are worth considering when planning wall manufacturing execution digitalization. The product is the key As a precast wall manufacturer you most likely strive towards producing high…
6 points to ensure economical and durable precast concrete building construction
What is required and expected in the current realty market is fast, economical yet high-quality construction. Precast construction offers all of the above, but you need to keep a few things in mind to get its full benefits. Precast friendly architectural design Having a precast friendly architectural design is very important, this makes the building…
The potential value of digital situation picture in construction – What does it mean for a precast producer?
Imagine if workers entering a large construction site would always know where to go, what to do, and where the needed materials and tools are. Workers are proficient in their work, but the reality is that they can add value to the project only in one-third of their work time. The rest of their time…