Braber Equipment

Tilt-Up Construction Boosts Braber Equipment’s Expansion in Ontario

Introduction:

• Braber Equipment Inc. expands its presence in London, Ontario with a new 100,000-square-foot warehouse.
• Tilt-up construction chosen for innovative features, efficiency, and durability.

Benefits of Tilt-Up Construction:

• Lower heating/cooling costs: Tilt-up construction offers energy-efficient solutions.
• Durable concrete walls: Ensures long-lasting structural integrity.
• Speed of construction: Accelerates project completion timeline.

Tilt-Up Construction Process:

• Casting panels: Concrete panels cast on temporary slabs for efficient construction.
• Tilting into place: Panels expertly tilted and lifted into their designated positions.
• Efficient timeline: Exterior walls erected within a week, showcasing the speed of tilt-up.

Challenges Faced and Overcoming Obstacles:

• Supply chain disruptions: COVID-19 impacts material deliveries, leading to delays.
• Delayed start: Pushed from early fall to late fall 2021 due to supply chain challenges.
• Weather issues: Late fall weather conditions impact on-site development.

Overcoming Challenges with Tilt-Up:

• Recouping time: Tilt-up construction expedites the process, mitigating delays.
• Final delay: Project completed with a minimal one-month delay.

Benefits for Braber Equipment:

• Enhanced energy efficiency: Tilt-up construction maintains consistent temperature and humidity control.
• Cost savings: Fewer columns and steel required, resulting in cost-efficient construction.

Conclusion:

• Tilt-up construction proves to be a catalyst for Braber Equipment’s successful expansion in Ontario.
• Despite challenges faced, the innovative features and efficiency of tilt-up construction positively impacted the project’s outcome.

Learn more about Braber Equipment at www.bepowerequipment.com.

Learn how tilt-up construction can benefit your next warehouse facility construction project by reaching out to Len Overbeek, Business Development Manager for Tilt Wall Ontario, at len@tiltwall.ca or 519-602-2990 for a confidential and no-obligation discussion.

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