Parking Efficiency in Parking Structures
There are several factors that influence the cost of parking structures beyond the obvious costs of labor and material that contribute to the total cost. One example is the geographic location of the construction site and the premium costs associated with union scale erection vs. open shop. Another example is the level of attention given […]
Read MoreHollowcore Plank in Residential Construction
Hollowcore plank is one of the most popular choices in the construction industry. It’s efficient and versatile and offers structural and architectural design flexibility. Precision-manufactured plank is effective in both commercial and residential construction. These precast forms are made from high-strength concrete, have voids in the center and are ideal for both simple and complex residential and […]
Read MoreApplications of Precast Concrete Panels
Precast concrete architectural panels come in various sizes, shapes, colors and thicknesses and often have a decorative role along with the normal structural functions. Architectural panels provide designers with enhanced flexibility and creativity by offering more sizes and shape profiles along with many color and texture combinations. On top of their versatility and design flexibility, architectural panels still […]
Read MoreApplications of Precast Concrete Slabs
A primary benefit of precast concrete is that it saves significant time on a project because it arrives on-site already cast, cured and ready to install. Production of precast concrete involves pouring the concrete into a pre-made mold with pre-stress strands or rebar or both as the primary reinforcement and then allowing it to cure. Once it cures or hardens to a specified […]
Read MoreWaterfront Apartments Constructed with Ease Using Precast Concrete
Nitterhouse Concrete was recently highlighted in Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s August magazine. Read PCI’s project spotlight of our recent apartment build in Jersey City, NJ. The Beach, a new, three-tower complex of residential apartments, is ideally situated in the Newport residential community on the Gold Coast in Jersey City, N.J. The Newport community is designed from […]
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