Prefab Total Precast Concrete Building Systems: An Important Method of Accelerated Building Construction
Course Information
Prefab and modular buildings are constructed off-site, in a controlled environment, using durable materials and designed to meet the same codes, standards and requirements as conventionally built facilities – but with the advantage of a much faster construction time. ABC Total Precast Systems can substantially reduce construction project timelines, shorten funding periods, and produce a quicker return on investment all while offering an unlimited array of aesthetics finishes.
About the Presenter
Malcolm Hachborn, MSc, P. Eng., FCPCI, President M.E. Hachborn Engineering. Malcolm Hachborn has over 30 years of structural design experience of Precast Concrete structures. He has extensive experience in building science, manufacturing and construction of precast concrete building envelopes systems.
Mr. Hachborn has been involved with a wide range of projects ranging from the design of simple single story precast concrete structures, to 50 plus story residential projects.
He has designed water treatment facilities, multi story condominiums, large institutional projects and multi story commercial and office structures.
Malcolm Hachborn participates on several CSA committees for Advanced Materials and many of the technical and quality committees for the Canadian and US Precast, and is the author of the Architectural Precast Walls Best Practice Guide.
Course Objectives
To highlight and show how prefab and modular buildings are constructed off-site, in a controlled environment, using durable materials and designed to meet the same codes, standards and requirements as conventionally built facilities. To show how ABC Total Precast Systems can substantially reduce construction project timelines, shorten funding periods, and produce a quicker return on investment all while offering an unlimited array of aesthetics finishes.
