Parking Structure at Cox Health Systems
Will Feature Integral Brick Face

Prestressed Casting Co. (PSC) has recently completed the Cox Health Systems South Parking Structure, which includes extensive thin-brick clad panels on the stair and elevator towers, as well as brick faced column covers. The thin-brick is cast integral with the precast panel, in the production plant, using special form liners that create the recessed mortar joint around the bricks. This allows the field crews to erect a finished brick panel, speeding up the entire construction process. The system can also help eliminate on-site labor, safety, cost, and access issues that can be associated with the installation of traditional brick veneer.

This system has seen extensive use in the industry, and is a welcome addition to the exterior finishes that PSC can offer to the design community.

New Office Structure for Sam Hamra
Offers Distinct Architectural Features

The Hamra Plaza Building is intended to make a strong statement, reflective of the Hamra Enterprises philosophy. Using a mix of concrete and stainless steel, imported Granite and quality finish materials, this structure required unorthodox methods to achieve the unique design details sought by the owner and designer. Prestressed Casting Co. was able to simulate the appearance of segmented limestone, fulfilling the goal of the designer, while maintaining a budget and schedule that could not have been achieved with other construction materials...

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