CarbonCast Enclosure Systems score big at Super Bowl XLVI venue
Most everyone knows that the New York Giants and New England Patriots will compete on the turf of Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5.
But, did you also know the $675 million facility uses CarbonCast® High Performance Insulated Wall Panels by AltusGroup, a national partnership of 14 precast concrete manufacturers dedicated to innovation? Read the rest of this page »
Two CarbonCast projects win 2011 PCI Design Awards
Two AltusGroup precast manufacturers—Metromont Corporation, Hiram, Ga., and High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, Pa.— were awarded 2011 PCI Design Awards for structures using thermally efficient CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels. Read the rest of this page »
“More with Less” series a success
“More with Less” offered nearly 400 building industry professionals the opportunity to learn new ways to create structures that are lighter, stronger, sustainable and more energy efficient with innovative precast enclosure technologies. AltusGroup professionals presented a free, full day program of six AIA-registered continuing education courses in 15 locations nationwide.
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Founding member accepted to Oak Ridge Carbon Fiber Composites Consortium
Chomarat N.A., a founding member of AltusGroup, was granted membership to Oak Ridge Carbon Fiber Composites Consortium in October 2011.
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“More with Less” New York City
Nearly 80 building professionals learned about reducing weight and increasing insulation with new precast enclosure technologies at the “More with Less” seminar in New York City last Thursday. More than 200 building professionals have joined us since kicking off our tour in September.
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PCI Journal article attests to CarbonCast’s composite action
Behavior of precast, prestressed concrete sandwich wall panels reinforced with CFRP shear grid features testing results for six full-scale insulated precast, prestressed concrete sandwich wall panels with carbon fiber grid in PCI Journal, spring 2011 edition.
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Carbon fiber grid floats students’ boats
The annual collegiate concrete canoe competition is taking place in Evansville, Ill., this weekend. Each year, many of the teams opt to use C-GRID® carbon fiber grid from Chomarat NA LLC, the AltusGroup member that supplies C-GRID for CarbonCast products.
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High Performance Building Code Requirements for Sustainability
Current sustainability standards in new building construction primarily address energy efficiency, recycling and reuse strategies. “The High Performance Building Code Requirements for Sustainability” sample ordinance just issued by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) argues that factors like life safety, property protection, durability and disaster recovery should have equal importance. Read the rest of this page »
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Precast – Fact or Fiction?
Greg Winkler, AIA, LEED AP, Executive Director of Mid-Atlantic Precast Association (MAPA) dispels common, preconceived notions in Bad Things Architects Say About Precast Concrete (and Precasters!) for the MAPA Newsgram, May 2011.
We selected three of our favorite misconceptions added a CarbonCast perspective. We welcome your thoughts as well. Read the rest of this page »
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Specification details added to altusprecast.com
Specification details including the manufacture, transportation, handling, erection, and other related items for CarbonCast products are now available to view online or download with Microsoft Word. Read the rest of this page »
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Project Success Stories
CarbonCast Insulated Architectual Cladding panels support residential renaissance in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Award-Winning Products
CarbonCast Enclosure and Double Tee products win Product Innovation Awards
CarbonCast can contribute to LEED® certification.