Jan 28, 2012
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Bethlehem, Pa. (PRWEB) January 26, 2012
Two buildings constructed with CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels from AltusGroup precasters (altusprecast.com) were recipients of American Concrete Institute (ACI) Awards and Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) Design Awards in 2011.
The $ 66 million, 340,000 square-foot, Tucker High School, Tucker, Ga., uses 210,000 sq. ft. of CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels by AltusGroup precaster, Metromont Corporation, Hiram, Ga. It was awarded first place for low-rise buildings at the Georgia Chapter ACI awards banquet in January 2011 and recipient of the PCI Design Award for Best All Precast Solution presented in September 2011.
They had the architectural finish on the outside, which contributed to a very aesthetically pleasing building. And, they had the insulation built in as a structural element, which was a really efficient use of an exterior wall system, say judges at PCI.
Panels comprise two concrete wythes separated by continuous insulation (ci), and connected by C-GRID? carbon fiber grid shear trusses. They are fully structurally composite and thermally efficient. Through their use, the facility exceeded ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standards by 30 percent, significantly reducing operating costs without compromising aesthetics.
Construction was also completed in just 52 days since panels are manufactured off-site in a controlled factory environment and delivered for immediate erection.
AltusGroup precaster High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, Pa., also used CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels on the $ 10 million, 40,000-square-foot Indiana University Innovation Center, Bloomington, Ind. The structure won co-winner Best University Project for the 2011 PCI Design Awards.
This building was singled out for the ways that it uses precast concrete, both for its forming ability and for its ability to meet sustainability goals that perhaps other materials couldnt have met say judges at PCI.
About AltusGroup
The first-ever national partnership of precast companies, AltusGroup was founded to develop, manufacture and market precast innovations like the breakthrough CarbonCast product line featuring C-GRID? carbon fiber grid reinforcing. With more than 30 structural and architectural locations in the United States, AltusGroup companies have an unparalleled national network of manufacturing plants, technical staff and sales personnel. CarbonCast has been honored with ARCHITECT magazines R+D award in addition to recognition as an innovative product in Architectural Record, Transmaterial and other media outlets. Architects, engineers and contractors will get the help they needand the quality and performance they expectwhen they select reinforced CarbonCast products. For more information, visit altusprecast.com or call 866-GO-ALTUS.
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Dec 10, 2011
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Sparks, NV (PRWEB) December 08, 2011
The California Precast Concrete Associations(CPCA) Robert G. Evans Lifetime Service Award recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and accomplishment on behalf of the CPCA. Robert G. Evans was the original recipient in 2001. He was recognized for his long-term service, role in CPCAs founding and growth, and service as President in 1996 & 1997. The award is given periodically as merited. Walter (Wally) Hahne, Corporate Vice President of Jensen Precast, is the 2011 honoree.
In presenting the award Carol Berry, CPCA Executive Director, stated, CPCA’s 2011 Robert G. Evans Lifetime Service Award goes to someone we all know as he has been an advocate of, and consistent participant in, CPCA for many years. Wally has extensive knowledge of markets, products, production, customers, and vendors. His support of CPCA never waivers as is shown by his attendance at the Member Meetings, as well as the numerous plant tours he has hosted and encouragement of staff participation in CPCAs Fundamentals of Quality Concrete Workshop.
Wally has worked and lived in California his entire life and has been involved in the precast industry for more than 50 years. He began his career in the precast concrete industry in 1960 when he accepted a position in product line development for the Quikset Organization. His career with Quikset, including its various divisions, spanned 38 years. During his tenure he continually advanced his standing within the company to Executive Vice President of the Quikset Organization (parent division) from 1990 to 1998. Wally has been an invaluable executive with Jensen Precast since 1998.
Concurrently, The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality(ADEQ) appointed Charles (Charlie) Moses, Product Development Manager for Jensen Precast, to the Onsite Wastewater Advisory Committee (OWAC). In this position, Charlie will work with the department, all members of the OWAC , and Arizonas on-site wastewater community to implement the onsite wastewater program.
Charlie has also recently been nominated to receive the Top 20 Under 40 award from McGraw Hill Constructions ENR Southwest. In its Jan. 23, 2012 issue, ENR Southwest will highlight 20 individuals under the age of 40 who represent the Best-of-the-Best in their construction and design careers and what they have given back to the industry.
Charlie has been Jensen Precasts Product Development Manager since July, 2008. He is a resource for engineers, agencies, and contractors who are either the end users or specify precast concrete utility products. Along with many other accomplishments during his time with the company, Charlie successfully launched and managed the Pump & Lift division of Jensen Precast, Jensen Engineered Systems.
Most recently Charley earned the Construction Document Technologist (CDT) accreditation through Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He is working toward earning certifications as a Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), and Construction Contract Administrator (CCA). He is also a Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) through the National Environmental Health Association.
At Jensen Precast, we strive to hire only the finest people in the industry, said Don Jensen, Founder and CEO. We value our family of employees and are always extremely proud when they are recognized by our peers in the areas of precast concrete, construction, wastewater, and stormwater. The recognitions that Charley and Wally have just received are fine examples of this.
About Jensen Precast Jensen Precast, founded by Don Jensen in 1968, is one of the largest independently owned precast concrete manufacturing companies in the United States. With corporate headquarters in Sparks, NV, Jensen Precast has 12 production facilities throughout the Southwest and Hawaii. Jensen Precast designs and manufactures standard and custom precast concrete products to meet small to large-scale infrastructure demands. Jensen Precast products are made in the USA and are used in highway construction, retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, telecommunications, stormwater capture and treatment, rainwater harvesting, on-site wastewater, sewage applications, above ground fuel storage, agriculture, landscaping, and more.
For more information contact:
Marcia Neese
Dir: 775-352-2709
Cell: 775-997-8466
http://www.jensenprecast.com
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