Precast provides advantages for customers in terms of cost saving, speed of construction, reduction of site activities, architectural expressiveness, and factory-controlled quality. Precast shape, texture and finish, and colour are limitless.
Total architectural freedom, grace aging, durability, suitability for most structural and civil applications, low maintenance cost, excellent fire rating, and superior thermal and acoustic properties make precast popular among leading architects, engineers, developers and builders. |
However, the realisation of these advantages requires careful planning, sound concept, attention to details, rigorous engineering, optimal production methods and considered logistics and construction methodology. Early involvement of an expert is a key to a successful precast project.
Blue Plan Consulting offers optimal and practical precast solutions for all your precast needs from initial concept and tendering through to project conclusion. |
Concept
Working together with the architect, engineer, builder, developer or precast supplier we can help you develop most optimal and practical precast concept for a particular project. We take into consideration all constrains related to production, logistics, erection equipment, site access and material availability, ensuring buildability, integrity, desired aesthetics, durability, ease of maintenance and cost effectiveness.
A typical precast concept includes element sizing, joint width, connection details, required tolerances, edge details, false joint details, window types and window details, cast-in items and services, finishes, waterproofing concept, preliminary construction and erection sequence, preliminary erection methodology, and preliminary project program. |
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Design
Design for precast requires attention to details and in-depth understanding of specific precast design issues, the in-situ / precast interface, construction tolerances, handling stresses, the evolving nature of any project as well as solid professional judgement.
We can help you manage all phases of design process including design of connections, design for handling stresses, drafting of typical details, drawings review, RFI process and managing external and internal stakeholders. We take into account in-situ structure, factory specific manufacturing methods, adopted lifting system and required drawing standards, ensuring a smooth approval process, ease of production, buildability and cost effectiveness. We will ascertain alternative design if beneficial for the project. |
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Tendering
We can help you manage the tendering process for a precast package, including preparation of tendering documents (concept, scope of works, pricing schedule, precast specification, contractual terms, required program, etc.), advice on tendering and contractual strategy, vendor list preparation, vendor assessment, assessment of offers and vendor engagement recommendations.
For precast contractors we will assess project requirements and help formulate the price and the offering taking into consideration your capabilities, business model and limitations. We will providing alternative proposals where appropriate and ensure optimal scoping, an attractive value proposition for your client, a realistic program, robust risk management and appropriate contractual strategy. |
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Temporary Works
Precast erection often requires the temporary securing of elements in the design position until precast is fully integrated into the structure. This is a critical site activity and requires an experienced erection engineer.
We can help you develop erection methodology, design temporary bracings and connections to ensure stability of the structure during construction; prepare erection and bracing sequence; develop brace, inserts and anchor specification; and formulate the brace removal sequence. We can also supervise the erection of precast elements. |
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ProductionAn efficiently running factory is the most significant contribute to the bottom line of any precast business. At the same time, production represents the biggest cost of the whole precast operation and so requires constant management attention.
Working with your team we can help you with production planning, casting methodology for complex products, mould design, stripping and handling design, quality control, production cost control, bottleneck identification, staff skill assessment and training requirements, streamlining of the management structure. |
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Operations Improvement
Every precast supplier is unique in terms of business strategy, product range, market offering, level of outsourcing, cost structure, production and storage capability, available technical assets and access to skilled staff.
Based on your brief we can investigate a particular operational issue (e.g. quality improvement, product range and market position, outsourcing and subcontracting strategy, cost reduction, staff structure streamlining, contract management, etc.) or review the whole business and provide step-by-step guidance on improving operations. |
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Technical Support
A fluid and fast-paced project environment often requires a fast response to an unforeseen technical problem in order to get the project back on track.
We can help with specific technical issues related to precast design, connection details, production, handling, logistics, erection, temporary works, caulking, waterproofing details and site rectifications. We can also provide expert technical advice to assist with dispute resolution processes. |
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Project Management
We offer assistance in all aspects of project management for builders and developers, including: feasibility study, initial scoping and budgeting, capex approval, dealing with authorities if required, preparation of tender documents and specifications, assessment of vendors, evaluation of offers, vendor selection and engagement, contract management, claims assessment and approval, variation and EOT management, cost /time/ scope / quality control, risk management, dispute resolution, stakeholder engagement, reporting, document control and staff management.
We also can provide project management service for precast suppliers covering concept development, job pricing, tendering, subcontracting as required, contract management, project planning, procurement, design management, drawings approval, sample and prototype approvals, claims submission, variation and EOT management, dispute resolution and complains management, programming, cost and quality control, and staff management. |
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