Key Benefits Delivered

Reduced build time

Follow-on trades were able to rough in four weeks sooner than they would have with traditional construction methodology (suspended slab). Once the ground slab was poured, installation of lightweight framing and prefabricated bathroom pods were able to commence and other trades were able to follow directly behind. (MD)

Minimal weather delays

Extensive prefabrication meant a reduction in the risk of weather affecting time onsite. (MD)

Ease of installation

For the Bathroom PODS which had been fabricated offsite during the detailing stage ready to be installed once frames were in place(MC)

Accuracy

Straight walls with no frame straightening needed post installation (MC)

Outcomes

Of the decision to use Topsteel Solutions Framing made from TRUECORE^® steel, Mathew Dean of Stevens Construction said,

“The main benefits were the cost efficiencies, speed and the ability to fabricate more offsite reducing the risk of the weather affecting time onsite. The other key benefit was the ability to rough in services earlier and take the load off this phase of the project. On the original concrete slab design for example, we would have had to wait for curing and stripping of formwork prior to rough in of services starting.”

Topsteel Solutions, Mark Carnovale was also very enthusiastic about the efficiencies gained. “At Topsteel we strive to provide the building industry with the most innovative, cost effective, and high-quality steel prefabricated system. We are always working with our design team and engineers to simplify construction for both builders and installers.”