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General Concepts / October 1, 2021

Concrete Frames

Concrete’s unique flexibility provides a wide range of framing options and design/construction solutions to suit the project’s exact needs. Concrete benefits When using concrete for the structural frame, it comes with a whole range of additional benefits, many of which can save resources on other elements of the building. The range of benefits is listed […]

Concrete’s unique flexibility provides a wide range of framing options and design/construction solutions to suit the project’s exact needs.

Concrete benefits

When using concrete for the structural frame, it comes with a whole range of additional benefits, many of which can save resources on other elements of the building. The range of benefits is listed below, click on the links for further information.

EconomicSocialEnvironmental
CostsInherent fire resistanceFlexibility
ProgrammeLow vibration characteristicsThermal mass
BuildabilityGood acoustic performanceLocally sourced materials
MouldabilityReduced skilled labour on sitePrestressing
ContinuityInherent robustnessLong clear spans
Speed of constructionHigh-quality finishesDurability
Short lead-in timesVandal resistantRecyclable
Whole life valueAir tightResponsibly-sourced materials
Building servicesAesthetics 
Low maintenance