Broadview Public School
Project Details
This 74,973-square-foot, complex, two-storey elementary school in Ottawa had an aggressive construction timeline. The school construction started in September 2015 and was ready for opening 11 months later in August 2016. To save time, the panels were cast through winter, which provided many challenges, but Tilt Wall was able to solve all of the challenges that the client needed to be addressed.
The school site was extremely small and so additional casting slabs had to be poured, further limiting access to the site. Thorough coordination had to occur between all parties involved for the facility to be built safely, on time, and on budget.
This school and its architect really wanted to showcase the power of concrete with unique artistic imprints and embedded brick patterns on the exterior of the insulated walls. Students’ handprints were cast, while the towering panels also resulted in energy-efficient interior spaces at construction costs that rival traditional methods.
This school project really emphasizes the capabilities of tilt-up construction: intricate designs, small work spaces and using concrete to create warm interior spaces.
General
Location & Year
Ottawa, OntarioCategory
Schools & UniversitiesGeneral Contractor
Frecon Construction Ltd.Architect
Edward J. Cuhaci and Associates Architects Inc.Structural Engineer
Cunliffe and AssociatesDevelopment/Owner
Ottawa-Carleton District School BoardTechnical
Building Footprint
74,973 sq ftTotal # of Panels
117Weight of Heaviest Panel
85,200 lbsHeight of Tallest Panel
35'-9"Size of Largest Panel
1,080 sq ftProject Finish
Brick, artistic imprints and stainInsulated Panels
35,550 sq ftNon-Insulated Panels
22,122 sq ftHave a Project You’d Like to Discuss?
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About Tilt Wall
Tilt Wall is a subcontractor committed to bringing a superior building product to the Ontario construction industry since 2001. With its tilt-up construction and design experience it is able to assist their clients design buildings with lasting beauty and value. It takes pride in building lasting relationships, and impacting the lives of those around them in positive ways.