SiteCast Construction found tilt-up to be the most viable solution for a 49,300 square foot two-story elementary school in the Ontario marketplace. They broke ground on March 1 and the facility was completed in time for the 1999 school year in August (116 working days).

"Tilt-up construction allowed our local school board the ability to provide a new school within six months compared to using traditional construction methods which typically require eight to 10 months," said Shawn Hickey, SiteCast Vice President.

To further illustrate the design flexibility of concrete sandwich panels, the Scott Brick System was used on the exterior to create an attractive looking educational facility.

Because THERMOMASS was used for increased thermal efficiency, the school district can expect to experience a total energy savings of almost 58% as compared to conventional building methods. Such extensive savings could be used to fund additional programs or hire more teachers.

This school was awarded a 2001 "Tilt-Up Achievement Awards" by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association.