As reliance on cloud storage, artificial intelligence, and streaming grows, data center designs require exterior wall systems that prioritize security, speed, and strict environmental control. CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels deliver an ideal envelope solution tailored to these modern demands. Hardened Shell and Continuous Insulation Data center equipment generates tremendous internal heat, requiring heavy […]
R-30 CarbonCast used in Zero Carbon Building Design v3 project in Canada
A new industrial building in Ontario will be one of only eight in all of Canada to be certified by the Canadian Green Building Council as ‘Zero Carbon Building Design v3’—and CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels from AltusGroup member PreCon Precast Limited are contributing. The Eagle Street Industrial Park in Cambridge will meet the ‘v3’ […]
20 years since its founding, AltusGroup continues to spearhead precast concrete innovation
2024 officers and board members named After two decades of embracing “precast innovation powered by collaboration,” AltusGroup and its member companies continue to develop advanced precast solutions that meet the needs of an evolving building and construction market. “In the two decades since our founding, we’ve seen a deepened focus on energy savings, carbon footprint […]
AltusGroup Expands Innovation Partner Roster with BASF
BASF, with its Neopor® GPS graphite polystyrene rigid foam insulation suitable for precast insulated wall panels, has joined AltusGroup as its 10th Innovation Partner. BASF launched the ultra-low embodied carbon version of Neopor® Graphite Polystyrene called Biomass Balance (BMB) at the 2022 AIA Conference. The biomass balance approach combines renewable feedstock with traditional fossil feedstock […]
Meet the “carbon” in CarbonCast: C-GRID carbon fiber grid used in precast insulated wall panels
C-GRID is carbon fiber grid the enabling technology that gives CarbonCast products their outstanding strength and thermal efficiency. We talked with John Leatham, Director of Sales and Marketing at Chomarat North America, to learn a little more about C-GRID, how it was developed, how it is made and how it delivers its performance characteristics. How […]
ICC-ES ESR#2953 renewal verifies that CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels Meet Code Requirements
Revalidates performance and compliance of precast wall assembly featuring C-GRID carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels, manufactured by AltusGroup precasters in North America, have had their evaluation report (ESR#2953) renewed by ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), reaffirming that the CarbonCast wall panels meet code requirements. CarbonCast High Performance […]
Precast walls for data centers
As our needs for data storage increase with cloud-based data storage, streaming video, virtual reality and much more, data center operators are seeking the most dependable and cost-competitive exterior wall solution. With an unmatched combination of strength, speed, quality and energy efficiency, CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Systems are a preferred choice. Several of our […]
Precast ideal for community rec center
AltusGroup member Wells recently completed a community and recreation center in the Denver metro area that showcases the outstanding performance characteristics of CarbonCast and conventional precast. Get more details about the CarbonCast walls at our project page and learn more about the structural benefits of the project in this project narrative from Wells.
AltusGroup Exec. Dir. to speak at Carbon Fiber 22 Conference
Carbon fiber — specifically C-GRID carbon fiber grid — is the enabling technology that gives CarbonCast its strength and energy-saving continuous insulation. AltusGroup Executive Director John Carson will be speaking about carbon fiber reinforcing in precast concrete at the CF 22 conference on Nov. 17 in Greenville, S.C. His presentation will detail the many benefits […]
ICC-ES ESR#2953 Verifies that CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels Meet Code Requirements
’Important recognition validates performance and code compliance of precast wall assembly featuring C-GRID carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation BETHLEHEM, Pa. (February 13, 2014) – CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels, manufactured by AltusGroup precasters, have received an evaluation report (ESR#2953) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that the CarbonCast wall panels meet code requirements. […]
