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Economic benefits of tilt-up construction

By Staff Writer

Tilt-up construction, often overlooked in the design of new concrete structures, can be an economical alternative to traditional building materials and does not negatively affect a structure’s looks and durability, says Gary Theodosiou, engineer and lecturer at The Concrete Institute. The economic viability of tilt-up/precast construction is maximised through repetition. Repeating identical panels and avoiding...