tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82894571860799068152024-03-05T00:48:38.257-08:00Gate PrecastGate PrecastGate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-48091779967086711102012-04-20T14:35:00.010-07:002012-04-20T14:42:38.762-07:00Gate Precast Projects Rank in AIA Florida's Top 100 Structures<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnrYfzmirJqDVoIZ6OYCtNfaNdqlB5Vr9QGcfcocB1fMAe7N3YxbMYKYx6kleiy7RPEydz7kUB0qy2iZr2mUT_NmlsAaOjB646xH_nWl-T-2JB_NXriIkJonJyZtUYVinnTulivt_md4/s1600/UNF+Student+Union.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnrYfzmirJqDVoIZ6OYCtNfaNdqlB5Vr9QGcfcocB1fMAe7N3YxbMYKYx6kleiy7RPEydz7kUB0qy2iZr2mUT_NmlsAaOjB646xH_nWl-T-2JB_NXriIkJonJyZtUYVinnTulivt_md4/s320/UNF+Student+Union.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The University of North Florida Student Union in Jacksonville, FL was voted as the No. 1 project in Florida by architects and No. 4 in the popular vote. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The <b style="color: white;"><a href="http://www.aiafltop100.org/Current-Standings.cfm" style="color: red;" target="_blank">AIA Florida Chapter</a> </b>launched a Top 100 Buildings online competition four weeks ago and received 2.4 million votes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gate Precast Company produced the sustainable architectural precast concrete exterior wall system for UNF's Student Union building. The energy efficient precast concrete wall system incorporates both thin brick and insulation.</span></div></td></tr>
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This 300,000 sf monumental building is the first project of this size to showcase a rusticated Gatestone architectural <b>precast concrete</b> finish to achieve the architect’s desire to simulate classic coquina stone. It is not uncommon to see pedestrians reach out and touch the exterior to feel the texture.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
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</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gate Precast completed the Marcene H. and Robert E. Christoverson Humanities Building, one of the buildings on FSC's campus. The use of precast panels on this project was to complement, but not mimic the use of horizontal CMU blocks thru Frank Lloyd Wright’s campus work, while creating its own unique modern horizontal grid language within the panel design. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_44481482"><br />
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Check out the other buildings selected as <a href="http://www.aiafltop100.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Florida's Top 100</span></b></a> structures. Florida AIA is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The online competition was an excellent means to highlight the accomplishments of the talented architects who have shaped the skylines of Florida. </div>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-35926191881543330312012-02-09T06:34:00.000-08:002012-02-09T06:45:00.371-08:00New Omni Hotel is Redefining Nashville’s Skyline; Exterior Façade Features Precast Concrete Panels<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Gate Precast Company, was recently contracted to produce the precast concrete facade for the new Omni Nashville Hotel.<br />
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Precast Concrete is the best line of defense in providing structures that are resistant to fire, weather and other potential threats. <br />
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Precast concrete brings environmentally-friendly solutions to those prominent questions of life safety, speed of construction and long service life while allowing architects and owners to meet their aesthetic dreams.<br />
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For your next project, Consider Precast ... Consider Gate. <br />
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For design assistance: <a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/design-assistance/design-assistance-request" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/design-assistance/design-assistance-request">http://www.gateprecast.com/#/design-assistance/design-assistance-request</a>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-12664962988909617352011-11-02T11:05:00.000-07:002011-11-04T09:57:10.220-07:00Do You Know How to Properly Insulate a Building?<span style="font-size: large;">Little Diversified Architect Beth Buffington gives insight on choosing the best insulating system</span><br />
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With the wide variety of insulating materials and techniques on the market today, Beth Buffington, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Studio Principal for Community at <a href="http://www.littleonline.com/index.asp" style="color: #e06666;">Little Diversified Architectural Consulting</a> in Arlington, Va., offers food for thought in the selection of the appropriate insulation.<br />
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She discusses the effect of local climate conditions as it relates to insulation-performance requirements, takes the reader inside the wall cavity and illustrates different exterior cladding options with post construction thermal images which reveal thermal breaks in insulation continuity.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption">Thermal image of Millennium Hall at CUA, a veneer <br />
masonry building with EPS insulation in the cavity, shows<br />
where heat can escape through penetrations in the wall cavity</td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption">Thermal image of precast concrete wall system at Opus Hall<br />
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The precast concrete walls at Opus Hall are composed of 4" of structural precast, 2 inches of polyisocyanurate insulation and 3 inches of veneer precast. The panels create edge-to-edge insulation with a Performance R-value of 26. The insulation is wrapped in a vapor barrier to prevent moisture transmission.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/case-studies/precast-concrete-opus-hall-at-catholic-university-of-america"><span style="color: #e06666;">Click</span> </a>to read more about Opus Hall's well insulated high performance building design.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/assets/files/Choosing%20the%20Best%20Insulation%20-%20Beth%20Buffington.pdf" style="color: #e06666;">Click</a><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span>to read the entirety of Beth's article in the Fall 2011 <i>Ascent </i>magazine and discover how to improve building performance.<br />
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<i>Ascent</i> is published by <a href="http://pci.org/" style="color: #e06666;"><i>The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute</i></a><span style="color: #e06666;">.</span>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-27247804481240625712011-10-13T09:52:00.000-07:002011-10-14T08:14:36.575-07:00ENR releases Top Specialty Contractors - Gate Ranks #4 in Concrete DivisionENR released its Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2010. Gate Precast Company consistently ranks in the top 100 annually, and this year the precast concrete manufacturer ranked #4 in the Concrete Division and #99 overall.<br />
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Dean Gwin, President, COO of Gate Construction Materials Group was interviewed in the annual report which focuses on the recession's affect on specialty contractors.<br />
Gwin was asked about Gate Precast's relationship with general contractors and suppliers.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlztEVT3t_J4StTwcoIrujHuc1nU8sHuC24IbYu7N1FaCgaJzp0qZrvFTEZs_fkPZDNsZCyc29L7sOmnWDT_v5VKxxQRGIiMWv9U3VCEzmm3XThlbVsNLdijqzBp0HYI-lE2PPxipzkl8/s1600/Dean%2527s+Comments+ENR+top+600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlztEVT3t_J4StTwcoIrujHuc1nU8sHuC24IbYu7N1FaCgaJzp0qZrvFTEZs_fkPZDNsZCyc29L7sOmnWDT_v5VKxxQRGIiMWv9U3VCEzmm3XThlbVsNLdijqzBp0HYI-lE2PPxipzkl8/s1600/Dean%2527s+Comments+ENR+top+600.jpg" /></a>"GCs are facing many of the same hard-bid challenges Gate faces on a daily basis, so they can relate to the battles we fight. We still have many friends in the business and look to support them in both good and bad times," Gwin said.<br />
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When asked about his forecast for economic recovery to the sector, Gwin replied, "Our research shows it could be a minimum of three to five years before we see any substantial improvement."<br />
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Albeit this market has been difficult for several years, opportunities do exist.<br />
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"Gate Precast Company is offering more products, scrutinizing all expenditures and is willing to hang in there regardless of how long the current economic conditions last,"<br />
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For the complete report, Visit <a href="http://enr.construction.com/business_management/companies/2011/1017-TheTop600SpecialtyContractorsfromENR.asp" style="color: #eeeeee;">ENR.com </a>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-15220711227527151332011-09-22T14:44:00.000-07:002011-10-19T13:08:53.286-07:00Precast Design Awards Bestowed Upon Gate Precast Company<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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(Architect: <a href="http://voorsanger.com/" style="color: #e06666;">Voorsanger</a><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://www.mathesbrierre.com/" style="color: #e06666;">Mathes</a> <span style="color: #e06666;">LLC</span>)</span></td></tr>
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</div><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Gate Precast is recognized excellence in </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">precast design and fabrication </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://youtu.be/N0MJIMQ8LSg" style="color: #e06666;" title="Gate Precast 2011 PCI Design Award Winners"></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Gate Precast Company, one of the largest precast concrete suppliers in the U.S., has been recognized in the 49th Annual PCI Design Awards Competition for precast design and fabrication on a wide variety of structures.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Gate Precast earned Best in Class awards for its work on the following projects:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• <b>Best Stadium:</b> IU Memorial Stadium North End Zone in Bloomington, Ind. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">(Architect:<span style="background-color: black;"> </span><a href="http://www.ratioarchitects.com/" style="background-color: black; color: #e06666;" title="Ratio Architects">Ratio Architects</a>, Indianapolis, Ind.)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.; Associate Architect:<span style="background-color: black; color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://www.moodynolan.com/" style="background-color: black; color: #e06666;" title="Moody-Nolan Inc.">Moody-Nolan Inc.</a><span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee;">,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: #e06666;"> </span>Indianapolis, Ind.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>• Best Healthcare:</b> Saint Joseph Regional Hospital in Mishawaka, Ind. (Architect: <a href="http://hok.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="HOK">HOK</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">,</span> St. Louis, Mo.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• <b>Best Public/Institutional: </b>The National World War II Museum Phase IV Expansion, New Orleans, La. (Architect: <a href="http://voorsanger.com/" style="color: #e06666;">Voorsanger</a><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://www.mathesbrierre.com/" style="color: #e06666;">Mathes</a> LLC New Orleans, La.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>• Best Public/Institutional:</b> City of Miami College of Policing/Miami-Dade School of Law Studies, Homeland Security, and Forensic Sciences, Miami, Fla. (Architect: <a href="http://www.aecom.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="AECOM">AECOM</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">,</span> Coral Gables, Fla.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Gate received Honorable Mention recognition on the following projects:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• CTA Beach Comfort Stations, Biloxi, Miss. (Architect: <a href="http://www.eleyguildhardy.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="Eley Guild Hardy Architects">Eley Guild Hardy Architects</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">,</span> Biloxi, Miss.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• LSU Basketball Practice Facility, Baton Rouge, La. (Architect: <a href="http://www.holdarch.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="Holden Architects">Holden Architects</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">, </span>Baton Rouge, La.; Associate Architect: <a href="http://www.rdgusa.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="RDG Planning & Design">RDG Planning & Design</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">,</span> Des Moines, Iowa)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Duke University Research Drive Parking Garage, Durham, NC (Architect: <a href="http://www.ratioarchitects.com/" style="color: #eeeeee;" title="Ratio Architects">Ratio Architects</a>, Indianapolis, Ind.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Alfred I. DuPont Testamentary Trust Corporate Headquarters, Jacksonville, Fla. (Architects: <a href="http://www.gundpartnership.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="GUND Partnership">GUND Partnership</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">,</span> Cambridge, Mass. and <a href="http://www.gspnet.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="Gresham, Smith & Partners">Gresham, Smith & Partners</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">,</span> Jacksonville, Fla.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Marcene H. & Robert E. Christoverson Humanities Building, Lakeland, Fla. (Architect: <a href="http://www.ramsa.com/" style="color: #eeeeee;" title="Robert A. M. Stern Architects"><span style="color: #e06666;">Robert A. M. Stern Architect</span>s</a>, New York, N.Y.; Associate Architect: <a href="http://www.wmbarchs.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="Wallis, Murphey, Boyington Architects">Wallis, Murphey, Boyington Architects</a>, Lakeland, Fla.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• The Water Wall at Signature Place, St. Petersburg, Fla. (Architect: <a href="http://www.fluidity-dc.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="Fluidity Design Consultants">Fluidity Design Consultants</a>, Los Angeles, Calif.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Colts Indianapolis Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind. (Architect: <a href="http://www.hksinc.com/" style="color: #e06666;" title="HKS">HKS</a> Inc., Dallas, Texas)</span> </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dean Gwin<br />
President, COO</td></tr>
</tbody></table><blockquote><blockquote style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Gate Precast is proud to be recognized for these projects which highlight the versatility of precast concrete systems. Our skilled craftsmen are to be commended for their continued dedication to produce superior quality work, said Dean Gwin, President, COO of Gate Precast Company. </span></div></blockquote></blockquote><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> "Gate is known for its involvement in highly intricate architectural and structural projects. We encourage architects, owners, engineers and contractors to <a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/education/continuing-education-seminars/courses/precastprestressed-plant-tours" style="color: #e06666;" title="Gate Precast Plant Tours">visit any of our state-of-the-art facilities</a> to view our current projects which exemplify the innovative ways the design community is capitalizing on the constructability of precast concrete and on Gate Precast’s experience and knowledge to meet design challenges,” Gwin added.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://youtu.be/N0MJIMQ8LSg" style="color: #e06666;" title="Gate Precast 2011 PCI Design Award Winners"><br />
</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> For a complete list of winners, along with detailed project information and photos, visit <a href="http://www.pcidesignawards.org/" style="color: #e06666;" title="2011 PCI Precast Design Awards">PCI</a>. </span></div>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-26825394388698213252011-04-20T09:10:00.000-07:002011-09-02T13:57:50.306-07:00Prefabricated Construction Seen as Growth OpportunityThe commercial modular or prefabricated construction market has been considered a growth opportunity for the construction industry by FMI Corporation, the largest provider of management consulting, investment banking and research to the engineering and construction industry. <br />
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According to FMI's fourth quarter 2010 NRCI report, more contractors are thinking lean and looking for ways to build for less. The recession and new technologies are set to increase the use of manufacturing process and environments for construction. The NRCI report indicates that prefabricated construction is becoming more popular due to the growing use of BIM and owners wanting projects faster and for lower cost, safety, quality and the shortage of skilled labor once markets return to more normal growth.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEQEC8-xd7dHlrPW1aVEGI6FcZeLRfPm57cJr3cRnjd7-cFsSjhWDC3-sTnYHa2XYAGFmIU-afT1FNKbxCr5DMTXserltnEdlz3IiH27z79_jnhgNWoxKP5-zqsOcJAer1ORytGRzjyU/s1600/A5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEQEC8-xd7dHlrPW1aVEGI6FcZeLRfPm57cJr3cRnjd7-cFsSjhWDC3-sTnYHa2XYAGFmIU-afT1FNKbxCr5DMTXserltnEdlz3IiH27z79_jnhgNWoxKP5-zqsOcJAer1ORytGRzjyU/s320/A5.jpg" width="186" /></a></div>Gate Precast has seen an increased interest in using BIM in the early design stage of projects giving owners the ability to visualize their project before it's built. Designing systems that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also act as structural walls and support floor loads, reduces material redundancies in the structure and project costs. <a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/design-assistance/bim" style="color: red;">Gate Precast BIM Experience</a><br />
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Watch our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CRpThEHcCg">Video BIM Fly-through</a> on St. Joseph's Women's Hospital in Tampa, FL. <br />
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Prefabricated precast concrete systems offer sustainable, efficient building practices. A revolutionary transition from traditional hand-set masonry construction to Brick Inlaid Precast Concrete Exterior Panels are rapidly becoming the preferred building choice among architects, contractors and owners. The panels are manufactured in a controlled plant environment where many features can be added such as encapsulated insulation which offers higher R-Values, electrical boxes and wiring, and paintable troweled finish interior walls, which eliminates the need for metal studs and sheet rock. The integration of windows into panels is an innovation in precast that is in its infancy but sure to be in high demand once markets gain momentum. Among the many benefits, this prefabricated, unitized system offers accelerated occupancy, and less jobsite disturbance with the reduction of a trade.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"></span>Owners have more than two years' worth of pent-up demand for design services. Bring Gate Precast into the design and construction process in the early stages of your new projects to provide input and offer value engineering suggestions to maximize precast concrete's many benefits on your complete structure.<br />
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For More Information on Gate's Pre-fabricated Concrete Systems:<br />
<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/projects/woodlawn-elementary-school"><b style="color: red;">Woodlawn Elementary School, OH:</b></a><b> </b>Exterior features a pre-insulated load-bearing, non-composite brick inlay architectural precast wall system.<br />
<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/case-studies/nas-aviation-and-rescue-center"><b style="color: red;">NAS Fitness Facility & Rescue Swimmers School, Pensacola, FL</b></a>: Features a total precast building system that is designed to withstand both external (hurricanes) and interior (indoor pool moisture) elements.<br />
<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/projects/citigroup-citi-center"><b style="color: red;">CitiGroup Citi Center, Jacksonville, FL:</b></a> The exterior of the five-buildings in the 530,000 sq. ft. campus features 15'x32' solid precast concrete panels which met the structural integrity requirements for a hurricane zone and an aggressive construction schedule. <br />
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Register for Continuing Education Course on <a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/education/continuing-education-seminars/courses/case-studies-using-bim-and-total-precast"><b style="color: red;">BIM and Total Precast</b></a> - Earn AIA credits<br />
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<b>Related Article</b><br />
<a href="http://www.concreteconstruction.net/precast-concrete/demand-for-precast-concrete-products-to-reach-113-billion-in-2015.aspx"><b style="color: red;">Demand for Precast Concrete Products On the Rise...</b></a><br />
US demand for precast concrete products is forecast to rise 6.1 percent annually to $11.3 billion in 2015.Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-82273855761769935622011-04-11T06:59:00.000-07:002011-04-11T07:06:06.533-07:00PCI Launches eLearning Center -- Continuing Education Credits on Demand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoTRsmqEGMkJhv1R0taA6eCe0jWI8Qo95O9vMhDbbVv36Jdl4V0jmn2lrtbsAuY5XmetekozfMh3Q1KLnvgDqqmHnO-U95DQ5gJbhSk2UAcAx5pvmSfJ4gRlSTv47tIjV3kgFD-L8nnI/s1600/PCI+elearning+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoTRsmqEGMkJhv1R0taA6eCe0jWI8Qo95O9vMhDbbVv36Jdl4V0jmn2lrtbsAuY5XmetekozfMh3Q1KLnvgDqqmHnO-U95DQ5gJbhSk2UAcAx5pvmSfJ4gRlSTv47tIjV3kgFD-L8nnI/s200/PCI+elearning+logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has launched the<span style="color: cyan;"> </span><b><a href="http://www.pci.org/elearning" style="color: cyan;">PCI eLearning Center</a></b>, a free 24-hour online education resource providing an opportunity for architects and engineers to earn continuing education credits on demand. The PCI eLearning Center is the first education management system dedicated to the precast concrete structures industry. Individuals can create a PCI eLearning Center profile and have access to a number of online courses.<br />
All courses offered through this system provide continuing education credit to engineers and architects. Each course includes a webinar presentation recording, pertinent reference materials, and a quiz. All courses on the PCI eLearning Center offer continuing education credit in all 50 states.<br />
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Gate Precast Company is proud co-sponsor this new program for design professionals who are interested in sustainable design and LEAN building practices. Prefabrication construction is a means of increasing quality, improving schedule and minimizing site disruption. Several of the courses offered through PCI's eLearning <br />
Center focus on Sustainable Precast Concrete Systems.<br />
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Seven courses are now available through the PCI eLearning Center, with new courses being added frequently. The courses are free and can be completed in one hour. <br />
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<b>Below is a list of current course offerings: </b><br />
• Designing with the 7th Edition PCI Design Handbook: An Introduction (1 PDH)<br />
• Life Cycle Assessment and how it can Contribute to Sustainable Design (1 GBCI CE/1 PDH/1 LU)<br />
• Parking Structures: Best Practice to Design, Build and Maintain (1 PDH/1 LU)<br />
• Quality Assurance - Your Lifeline to a Better Project (1 PDH/1 LU)<br />
• Precast Concrete - Providing Aesthetic Versatility in Color, Form, and Texture (1 PDH/1 LU)<br />
• Designing Building Envelopes to Meet Sustainable and Aesthetic Goals - Part I (1 PDH/1 LU)<br />
• Designing Building Envelopes to Meet Sustainable and Aesthetic Goals - Part II (1 PDH/1 LU)<br />
• Get in front of your current and potential customers by using a course as a lunch-and-learn. <br />
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You can access the site at any time from your computer, tablet or phone with an Internet connection.<br />
<div style="color: cyan;"><b><a href="http://www.pci.org/elearning" style="color: cyan;">PCI eLearning Center.</a></b></div>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-70987537268727538532011-03-11T13:51:00.000-08:002011-03-14T13:20:54.671-07:00Complex Precast Surfaces Unfold on Perot Museum of Nature & Science<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Gate modeled over 100,000 sf of intricate precast panels</b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Ross Perot, former presidential candidate and a major donor to Dallas' new Museum of Nature & Science, attended a ceremony March 10, 2011, marking the placement of the final beam in the construction of the Perot Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas, TX. Thom Mayne of Morphosis Architects designed the new 180,000-square-foot museum and was also among those who signed the beam. <a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/perot-takes-part-in-museum-ceremony-1312723.html">http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/perot-takes-part-in-museum-ceremony-1312723.html</a><br />
The museum is designed to be viewed as a massive cube floating over the landscape. Initially, the exterior was undetermined. Gate Precast’s Hillsboro, TX division worked with the design team to define the cladding through the creation of mockups with varying horizontal striations. The panel design incorporates both convex and concave horizontal striations. The random combinations lend striking shadows and the striations give way to smooth concrete surfaces on higher levels of the building. <br />
<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/projects/perot-museum-of-nature-and-science">http://www.gateprecast.com/#/projects/perot-museum-of-nature-and-science</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Horizontal Striations Visible in Four Panels Stacked Together</td></tr>
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Gate’s BIM operators modeled over 100,000 square of precast cladding on museum's exterior which was integrated into the structure’s final 3-D model. Company-wide, Gate has 38 trained BIM users and has modeled 2,000,000 square feet of architectural precast concrete.<br />
<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/design-assistance/bim">http://www.gateprecast.com/#/design-assistance/bim</a><br />
The museum is scheduled to open in early 2013. Watch the progress of the Perot Museum at<br />
<a href="http://www.natureandscience.org/expansion/default.asp">http://www.natureandscience.org/expansion/default.asp</a><br />
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</tbody></table>The LEED Certified rating for the Duke University Parking Garage IX in Durham, NC, is the first recognition of its kind for a free-standing garage. Other garages have been certified but all are attached to other buildings or part of a mixed-use environment. The garage opened in January 2009 and features more than 1,900 spaces.<br />
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The parking garage blends well with surrounding campus buildings while providing a sustainable green design. The mixture of Architectural Precast Spandrel panels at the upper levels and Terra Cotta material at the lower levels provides an attractive design solution. Gate Precast in <a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/about-gate/locations/northeast/oxford-nc"><b><span style="color: red;">Oxford, NC</span></b></a> <span style="background-color: black; color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span>produced 95,000 square feet of exterior panels for this project. <span style="background-color: black;"></span><br />
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The architectural precast components were manufactured in a controlled environment which offers reduced site disturbance and all-weather construction. <br />
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This marks the second LEED Certified project Gate has been involved in on Duke's campus. Since 2003, all new construction at Duke has been required to work toward LEED-related construction. The campus has received 19 LEED certified projects.<br />
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With seven LEED Accredited Professionals on staff, Gate has a true understanding of green building concepts and precast concrete's contribution to sustainable practices. <u><b style="color: red;"><a href="mailto:info-gateprecast@gatepetro.com">Contact Gate</a></b></u> to collaborate in the early design of your next project to determine how precast concrete can assist in the environmental requirements of your projects.Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-79697960603056923932010-12-16T13:46:00.000-08:002010-12-16T14:09:02.163-08:00LSU's New Basketball Practice Arena Uses Clean, Green Technology<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uce_0nPOyMTQ94IQXIjJhgbyq-myqPo5LR0V2eYAzuTjR2OhaT3IUWOgxnvNNZYD1NqA4dwi9WijLpM27rlnpzcl3P6AiFhuMkoDJQNN1mYnuQTCbNkeGRZDSODsz0BHAJqThqtrKpw/s1600/LSU+Basketball+Practice+Facility1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uce_0nPOyMTQ94IQXIjJhgbyq-myqPo5LR0V2eYAzuTjR2OhaT3IUWOgxnvNNZYD1NqA4dwi9WijLpM27rlnpzcl3P6AiFhuMkoDJQNN1mYnuQTCbNkeGRZDSODsz0BHAJqThqtrKpw/s400/LSU+Basketball+Practice+Facility1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
LSU's newest sports facility features a stark white architectural precast finish with self-cleaning and pollution-reducing properties when exposed to sunlight.<br />
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With Louisiana's humid environment which is conducive to mildew which discolors building exteriors, Holden Architects, LLC, selected TX Active Photocatalytic Cement as a potential solution to mildew challenges.<br />
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"With our rain and humidity, severe mildew will eventually attack building exteriors, particularly on the north side," explains Tom Holden of <b><a href="http://www.holdarch.com/" style="color: red;">Holden Architects</a></b> in Baton Rouge. "Discoloration can become a problem in a very short time, particularly if you have lighter surface tones."<br />
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The new basketball practice facility is part of LSU's Pete Maravich Assembly Center, built in 1971. The architect wanted the new facility design to be in harmony with the landmark center's primarily stark white dome. TX Active's self-cleaning properties offered the university a solution that allows them to maintain its expansive white surfaces while reducing maintenance costs.<br />
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Contact a <a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/about-gate/locations" style="color: red;">Gate Precast Sales Representative</a> in your area to see why architects are choosing <b><a href="http://www.txactive.us/" style="color: red;">TX Active</a></b> as a means of meeting a variety of objectives, not least of which is a focus on sustainability.<br />
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For more images go to <a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/projects/lsu-basketball-practice-facility" style="color: red;">LSU Basketball Practice Facility</a> or email <a href="mailto:jmartin@gateprecast.com" style="color: red;">jmartin@gateprecast.com.</a>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-86290941960459092542010-12-09T08:17:00.000-08:002010-12-09T08:18:38.023-08:00Gate Precast, TN Presented SHARP Award Dec. 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAnImev6iAQZoE46sDhfRfxeosyIm8nI2k-kv9k2SO-sjfMY83U8is4FXQdmMubTV8L_5MkjbovoBlmTrPDEMFUP9ttdxDJEfTz56GwEqJXJkDpF8MsNYzzUqamRPil4F0P8pfOivsS0s/s1600/Dec.7+SHarp+award+ceremony.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAnImev6iAQZoE46sDhfRfxeosyIm8nI2k-kv9k2SO-sjfMY83U8is4FXQdmMubTV8L_5MkjbovoBlmTrPDEMFUP9ttdxDJEfTz56GwEqJXJkDpF8MsNYzzUqamRPil4F0P8pfOivsS0s/s400/Dec.7+SHarp+award+ceremony.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Gate Precast Company, a manufacturer of architectural precast concrete products in Ashland City, TN, has been admitted to Tennessee’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). SHARP recognizes employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system. <br />
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The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development formally presented the award to Gate Precast at its plant on Dec. 7, 2010, positioning Gate as the largest SHARP Certified manufacturing facility in Tennessee.Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-19730286761239612102010-12-08T08:35:00.000-08:002011-03-11T14:04:06.786-08:00National WW II Museum Awarded Lousiana's 2010 Best Cultural Project Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tN-wRQotG1DP7uENUCtycJxKJ818tY52BTzm_E49xw7B9Ib2CgrMe7z7CxxyMnpsoSEcNgWq6APkSH2EMUYHOjQOT8wtIhppvLPcTxx-7wR3Gz5GgaHFamfLjBA4PqfzXV1RLWgrfyM/s1600/WWII+Museum2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tN-wRQotG1DP7uENUCtycJxKJ818tY52BTzm_E49xw7B9Ib2CgrMe7z7CxxyMnpsoSEcNgWq6APkSH2EMUYHOjQOT8wtIhppvLPcTxx-7wR3Gz5GgaHFamfLjBA4PqfzXV1RLWgrfyM/s400/WWII+Museum2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
The National World War II Musuem, Phase IV in New Orleans was awarded South Central Construction's Louisiana 2010 Best Cultural Project Award.<br />
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The highly regarded National World War II Museum expansion is a combined design effort of Voorsanger Mathes, LLC Venture. The tough urban exterior includes a palette of large architectural precast panels produced by Gate Precast. Very little is square about this structure. The precast wall panels are at different angles leaning out and in. <br />
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Gate is proud to have been a part of this historic structure which honors millions of Americans who led us to victory in WWII.Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-59713753361212608022010-12-03T11:44:00.000-08:002010-12-03T12:06:50.919-08:00Insulated Precast Concrete Wall Panels: a Viable Solution for Buildings Exposed to Blast Pressures<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Can a precast concrete insulated wall panel provide the same level of protection as a solid precast wall panel when exposed to blast generated pressure loads?</b></span><br />
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With the increased scrutiny in energy savings as directed by new ASHRAE codes, architects are utilizing the inherent benefits of insulated precast concrete wall panels to provide true continuous insulation, moisture vapor control and an unmatched design aesthetic. Until recently however, when faced with a project with a blast load requirement, architects and structural engineers had bypassed insulated precast concrete wall panels because little research had been done as to their capability to provide a level of protection after a blast event. The data received from recent full scale testing of non-load bearing, prestressed, insulated concrete panels at the Air Force Research Lab, Tyndall AFB, proves that an insulated precast concrete panel is a viable solution for buildings exposed to blast pressures at moderate standoff distances.<br />
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Insulated precast concrete wall panels are typically constructed using an interior and exterior wythe of concrete, of equal thickness, separated by a layer of rigid insulation. Thickness of the concrete wythe is determined by analyzing the loads on the panel which could be governed by stripping the panel from the forms or through wind exposure and/or seismic loading. The result of this analysis yields a panel cross section that is relatively deeper than an equivalent solid panel with nearly the same mass, which is ideal to resist the dynamic pressures experienced during an explosion.<br />
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For the testing program conducted at the Air Force Research Lab, two insulated precast wall panels were constructed; a panel with solid zones connecting the wythes of concrete and a panel that used a carbon fiber reinforced polymer wythe connector. A solid panel was also constructed and was used as a control sample. All panels were of equal length and width and supported in the test apparatus at the top and bottom of the panel and were assumed to be simply supported. The panels were exposed to five progressively higher explosive blasts.<br />
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The results of this testing program make it clear that the use of insulated precast concrete wall panels as a cladding system for buildings exposed to blast loads provide a level of protection equal to that of solid concrete panels of equal mass. All panels experienced significant flexural cracking and permanent deflections through all blast intensities, though it’s important to note that no panel experienced catastrophic failure. <br />
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Although more testing and analysis should be considered, Architects and owners who want a thermally efficient wall cladding but have to consider a blast design metric should feel comfortable in specifying insulated precast concrete wall panels.<br />
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Blog By: Marshall Bassett, PE<br />
Gate Precast Company<br />
mbassett@gateprecast.comGate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-38030594390878898692010-11-24T09:26:00.000-08:002010-11-24T09:45:19.178-08:00Load-bearing Architectural Precast Concrete<span style="font-size: large;"><i>It's Not Just for Parking Garages</i></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mmAE1Hx0g8S16cjVwzh44zthfo5GLoUA9WiF5SDg-PQJHen5U4__nEjT0k9g7qZEl6yA-Gvre3ewpKaFX2tqm22rdE0znEH1u-gNuXqTlfnYzb1coEk4iwzUaxjRbLCt15vRmjMb-yY/s1600/Double+Tee+Roof+NAS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mmAE1Hx0g8S16cjVwzh44zthfo5GLoUA9WiF5SDg-PQJHen5U4__nEjT0k9g7qZEl6yA-Gvre3ewpKaFX2tqm22rdE0znEH1u-gNuXqTlfnYzb1coEk4iwzUaxjRbLCt15vRmjMb-yY/s320/Double+Tee+Roof+NAS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Marshall Bassett, PE</span></span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzIXR3eGLyxzVdhMFI6nlyLR0vn8wrjaEvaySvXjQA8ZDr4eHoONueFgpiSNgyRwk14ui281MbT-XMEfny3HBnfKs-T9uhJjlX6vVS3tEy_hvjDMLI73pQ9U6whFDkQdVCnK0GxYnlLU/s1600/7b.+Insulated+precast+wall+systems+is+highly+energy+efficient.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzIXR3eGLyxzVdhMFI6nlyLR0vn8wrjaEvaySvXjQA8ZDr4eHoONueFgpiSNgyRwk14ui281MbT-XMEfny3HBnfKs-T9uhJjlX6vVS3tEy_hvjDMLI73pQ9U6whFDkQdVCnK0GxYnlLU/s200/7b.+Insulated+precast+wall+systems+is+highly+energy+efficient.jpg" width="197" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Did you know that architectural precast can be designed as a structural component and can become an integral part of the building structure? Utilizing architectural precast concrete allows the designer to take advantage of the unmatched design freedom that precast concrete affords. And due to the inherent strength of the material, many designers are surprised to learn that we can incorporate the design freedom they desire into a key building component.</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Load-bearing precast concrete wall panels, window units and spandrel panels work as the building structure to take the structural loads without the need for perimeter columns, and in many cases also act as shear walls, simplifying the lateral load analysis.</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Load-bearing precast concrete can also be designed to take advantage of the exceptional thermal performance of insulated concrete sandwich panels. By incorporating insulation and conduit in the precast wall system, many times the need for interior build out (steel studs, insulation and drywall) is eliminated. As with “sandwich” panel cladding the load-bearing precast exterior wythe is produced with an architectural precast mix and finish and the exposed interior wythe is steel troweled, which creates a smooth, durable finish ready for paint. If designed correctly in the schematic design, this can create more leasable space. <span id="goog_1370134373"></span><span id="goog_1370134374"></span></span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, using load-bearing architectural precast wall panels speeds construction considerably. In the interest of economic design, panels should be made as large as practical. By making large panels, the number of pieces is reduced which means fewer joints, erection costs are lower and the number of connections are reduced as well. This means the building can be occupied quicker and also eliminates several other trades that are needed for a complete package with other systems. Get involved with Gate early to see if these integrated solution design benefits can help you on your next project. </span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Contact GATE – mbassett@gateprecast.com</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">US Transportation Department announced last week that 54 high-speed rail projects in 23 states will share $2.4 billion to continue the development of America’s first high-speed intercity passenger rail service. $800 Million is dedicated to Florida’s Tampa to Orlando High-Speed Rail Corridor. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">On the heels of this announcement, Florida’s Department of Transportation is hosting a HSR Industry and Developer Forum today, Nov. 9, at Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. The forum provides an opportunity to showcase to business groups, economic development organizations and federal, state and local officials highlights on the project and the economic opportunities which could take place surrounding the stations. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Following today's FDOT’s Industry Forum, the <b><a href="http://www.pci.org/" style="color: white;">Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)</a></b> will unveil two new, innovative products -- </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">a precast/prestressed curved tub girder and a crash barrier wall system. These products are especially beneficial to high-speed rail projects, providing speed of construction, durability, and design flexibility while minimizing environmental impact. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Florida</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> is on tract to open America’s first HSR express service between Tampa and Orlando in 2015. Gate, a leader in prestressed/precast concrete manufacturing, is available to discuss any early design questions you might have regarding the innovative crash barrier wall system and curved tub girder. Feel free to email us at <a href="mailto:info@gateprecast.com">info@gateprecast.com</a>. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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Florida</i><i> receives $800 million for the Tampa to Orlando High-Speed Rail Corridor</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.fra.dot.gov/Pages/press-releases/227.shtml">http://www.fra.dot.gov/Pages/press-releases/227.shtml</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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Many Municipalities and Universities are following suit with similar requirements and large corporations are also embracing LEED to reduce energy, and real estate costs while showing environmental responsibility.<br />
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Over the past five years, Gate Precast has seen an increase in the use of its High Performance Pre-Insulated Architectural Precast Wall Systems at Universities, Health-care Facilities and in Governmental structures. The market demand for this exterior system, which optimizes energy efficiency offering the thermal mass effect in both the exterior and interior wythes of concrete, will no doubt increase as more owners invest in higher green building standards.<br />
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There are several LEED-recognized strategies in this system including Recycling (cement reduction through supplementary cementitious materials), minimization of construction waste and the use of regional materials. In addition, the wythe of insulation means less concrete which reduces weight, lessens crane and shipping costs and reduces superstructure and foundation.<br />
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Precast Concrete Systems inherently offer unlimited color and texture options, quality controlled production offsite, speed of construction and blast design capabilities.<br />
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Check out these Case Studies at <b><a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/" style="color: white;">www.gateprecast.com</a></b> see why pre-insulated precast concrete wall systems are growing in popularity.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/case-studies/opus-hall-at-catholic-university-of-america" style="color: white;">CUA Opus Hall, Washington, DC </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/case-studies/lucas-oil-stadium" style="color: white;">Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/case-studies/centralia-high-school" style="color: white;">Centralia High School, Illinois</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/case-studies/nas-aviation-and-rescue-center" style="color: white;">NAS Aviation and Rescue Facility, Pensacola, FL</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/case-studies/uk-patient-care" style="color: white;">UK Patient Care Facility, Lexington, KY</a>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-71326226505128830782010-10-13T15:10:00.000-07:002010-10-14T08:25:32.220-07:00Gate Precast Top-Ranked Among Concrete Specialties by ENR<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome to Gate Precast’s new blog!<br />
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Last week was another big week for Gate Precast. We’re always proud to be consistently recognized as one of the top subcontractors by Engineering News Record magazine – and this year is no exception!<br />
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In this year’s publication of ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors, we were the top-ranked precaster among Concrete Specialties with our #6 slot. And, when compared in the categories overall, Gate Precast Systems ranked #85 out of 600!<br />
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We’d love to share why!<br />
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In the coming months, we’ll profile some of the projects that we’ve been privileged to build or help design. These will include education facilities, federal buildings, healthcare, stadiums/arenas, institutional structures, parking facilities, sustainable environments and more!<br />
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If you have any questions along the way, feel free to send them our way! We would love to help if we can.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Jim Lewis, LEED AP<br />
Director of Architectural Systems<br />
jlewis@gateprecast.com<br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/">Visit our New Website</a></span></div>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-68627837001056379812010-09-27T14:33:00.000-07:002010-09-28T10:53:02.750-07:00Gate Precast Launches Building Design Website - www.gateprecast.com<i><b>This interactive website from www.gateprecast.com offers the design community the latest product information, blogs and multimedia trends.</b></i><br />
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Gate Precast Company, a leading manufacturer of precast/prestressed concrete systems, is proud to announce the launch of its new website -- www.gateprecast.com. <br />
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<blockquote>"We are very excited about the new design and internal structure of our website,” said Dean Gwin, COO, President of Gate Precast Company. </blockquote><br />
<blockquote>“Gate Precast is renowned for its design-assist capabilities. The expanded features within our new website strengthen this collaboration providing technical resources to contractors, architects and owners 24/7.”</blockquote><br />
Gate Precast design professionals will share the latest innovations and expertise when building with sustainable precast concrete systems on http://blog.gateprecast.com/.<br />
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<b>Enhancements to the Gate Precast website include:</b><br />
<ul><li>Dynamic Project Slideshows</li>
<li>Reliable and Fast Search Capabilities </li>
<li>Design Assistance with downloadable Digital Resources</li>
<li>Surface Aesthetics Galleries</li>
<li>In-house BIM design</li>
<li>Innovative Precast Building Solutions Blog</li>
</ul>The new Gate Precast website was developed by Darkstar Design (www.darkstardesign.com), a Nashville-based marketing, advertising and design studio. The website’s design allows Gate Precast to always keep new and useful information in front of the design community.<br />
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<i>For additional information or to join our mailing list for updates and company news, please email Jane Martin at jmartin@gateprecast.com.</i>Gate Precasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634462602333530968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289457186079906815.post-79461243629791389342010-09-21T11:46:00.000-07:002012-01-12T08:04:09.158-08:00GATEstone: A Custom Architectural Expression<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacksonville Main Library - Simulated stone precast finish</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">The design community has long desired a finish emulating the imperfections of natural stone within an architectural precast concrete wall system. GATEstone's variegated architectural expressions permits any color, form and texture imaginable. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Gate's first project using this unique finish was on Robert A.M. Stern Architects' </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Main Library in Jacksonville, FL, a major civic building that required a high quality finish. The GATEstone finish approximates the surface of coquina stone; each rusticated panel has its own personality. This monumental building has inspired many owners and architects to choose this finish for their structures. It is not uncommon to see pedestrians reach out and touch the exterior to feel the finish. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Indiana Univ. Stadium - Split-faced limestone-like texture</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">On a stadium addition at Indiana University, the architect contextually connected to the limestone quarries of the surrounding area by using precast concrete formliners to impart a split-faced limestone-like texture into the concrete to emulate giant blocks of quarry limestone. These formliners were created by taking impressions from actual blocks of limestone. After the completion of Indiana University's North Endzone Facility, the University set the GATEstone quality of the exterior of the stadium addition as the design reference for future projects. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">For more information or samples of the GATEstone finish, visit www.gateprecast.com </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">and search for GATEstone or email info@gateprecast.com.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCG-Qcs_BYgBSQJbZ7ZPm1S5qWX-MmTy3Bpm5qH_ppxNXT5u0K1_UDay4bnznmA1bDP5vi0iSsXhD-KzUwxToWz-9DblbYt3s21tY9SyAxIEMJcY9lRrkLDHQCe9i_By3BvR_w7m1Csw4/s1600/Gatestone+-+Black+variagated+stone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCG-Qcs_BYgBSQJbZ7ZPm1S5qWX-MmTy3Bpm5qH_ppxNXT5u0K1_UDay4bnznmA1bDP5vi0iSsXhD-KzUwxToWz-9DblbYt3s21tY9SyAxIEMJcY9lRrkLDHQCe9i_By3BvR_w7m1Csw4/s320/Gatestone+-+Black+variagated+stone.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gatestone offers any color, form or texture imaginable</td></tr>
</tbody></table><a href="http://www.gateprecast.com/#/surface-aesthetics/gatestone" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">GATEStone: A cost effective, schedule effective and eco-friendly solution. </span></a><br />
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