King Christian School
Project Details
The privately funded King Christian School is a great example of how tilt-up construction can build a 30,500-square-foot school with efficiency and economics at its core.
With tilt-up, the construction schedule was simplified and cut. While the 122 tilt-up panels were being constructed on a casting slab, work on the school foundation and services commenced. Immediately following the completion of the slab on grade, panels were erected and steel joist installment commenced. Construction began in late August and was closed in by Christmas to prepare for the next year of students in September.
Not only was tilt-up a more economical way of building, but the highly energy efficiency of tilt-up panels reduced their projected energy consumption by about 30%! The durability of the concrete will contribute to low maintenance costs, while the building will maintain its strength and beauty for years to come.
General
Location & Year
Gwillimbury, Ontario
2014
Category
Schools & UniversitiesGeneral Contractor
Maple ReindersArchitect
OCA Architect Inc.Structural Engineer
Steenhof Building ServicesDevelopment/Owner
King Christian SchoolTechnical
Building Footprint
30,490 sq ftTotal # of Panels
122Weight of Heaviest Panel
68,900 sq ftHeight of Tallest Panel
20'-0"Size of Largest Panel
912 sq ftProject Finish
Brick and stained concreteInsulated Panels
17,117 sq ftNon-Insulated Panels
20,213 sq ft
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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.