Commercial

PRODUCTS USED:

• Nudura Insulated Concrete
• Formwork & Accessories
• Plumwall Original & Reechcraft Tall Wall Alignment System
• Propex Concrete Systems Novomesh 700 Reinforcing Fibers

CONTRACTOR: Selkirk Redi Mix

PROJECT NOTES: Upon being awarded a contract to supply approximately 27,000 cubic meters of concrete to PCL Contractors for massive outlet control structure on the ongoing floodway expansion project, Selkirk Redi Mix faced many challenges. Kerry Pollock, owner and operator of the company knew that this time sensitive project and a Manitoba winter would pose many obstacles. With this in mind he set forth to maximize his operations efficiency by eliminating the 18 km round trip from his main plant to the site by setting up a temporary
batch plant on site.
 
Since the project will be undertaken during a Manitoba winter with common temperatures as low as minus forty degrees Celsius, a substantial building would be required. The building would need to house the concrete plant’s inner workings that include a steam plant to pre heat
materials, a water system, and a liquid admixture dispensing system. The building will also contain a QC lab and dispatch office.

After looking at the various options for a building system Kerry realized that he could erect the wall system with Nudura ICF’s much faster than other comparatively priced options. Additionally this method would guarantee him excellent thermal performance that will likely not require any additional heat source other than generated by the equipment housed within.

Concrete is not the usual material for the construction of a temporary structure, but it proved to be an effective solution for this particular project. Brock White supplied the 6” core Nudura forming system with a compact and efficient Plumwall, and the very tall Reechcraft alignment
systems for the 12’ and 24’ tall wall sections. Also, in what is believed to be first in Canadian construction for this type of structure, is the incorporation of Novomesh 700 fibers by Propex Concrete Systems. The Novomesh fibers are a blend of polypropylene and steel and have been determined to reduce the amount of reinforcing bar required in a concrete wall.

Reinforcing bar locations were limited to window and door lintels and jambs, floor/wall connection, and pour lift joints. It is with leading edge ideas, and the latest innovations from the best manufacturers, that Brock White strives to be Your Source, Your Resource for solutions in an ever changing industry.