Building Better Outcomes with Reinforced Concrete Brochure
12 pp.; 2009
School administrators must meet a growing range of programmatic needs to help children of varying capabilities thrive in an educational environment. They must ensure their buildings project an image that is acceptable to the community, while meeting goals for economy, sustainable design, and tight construction schedules. Today’s schools must adapt to new technologies and new teaching techniques by providing flexible spaces that can change their size and use for different classes or age groups. They also must be energy efficient to lower long-term operating costs and provide durability that stands up to student’s use to minimize maintenance needs. Schools constructed with cast-in-place reinforced concrete and precast concrete provide every functional need cost effectively, efficiently and with a pleasing appearance. Reinforced concrete’s speed of construction ensures new schools, auditoriums, gymnasiums or classroom additions are ready for the first day of class and help save expenses throughout their service lives.