Flood Precast’s achievements in developing sustainability in the construction industry have been recognised with a prestigious win at a major industry awards ceremony, for its contribution to the Tipperary Civic Campus project.
The Irish Concrete Society is an independent organisation founded to promote excellence in the concrete industry. At its 32nd annual awards ceremony, which was held on March 22nd, the Tipperary Civic Campus project won the Society’s Commendation for Sustainability.
The Jury’s Verdict
The Irish Concrete Society’s jury reported as follows;
“The project demonstrates the commitment to environmental protection, energy conservation and sustainability in every aspect of the design. An east west orientation and careful detailing have created a very comfortable naturally lit and naturally ventilated work environment.
The sustainable approach extends to external landscape with the retention of existing trees and water attenuation. The extensive use of exposed concrete contributes to the overall quality and forms a high thermal mass for the building. The project sought and achieved a ‘LEED’ gold environmental rating.”
Super Wideslab at Tipperary Civic Campus
The project uses Flood Super Wideslab® flooring, which because of its superior finish can be left exposed, thereby enabling the heat transfer which is essential to the thermal mass effect. This was the quality which attracted the judges for the sustainability award.
Sound Insulation and Reduced Vibration
The density of the Flood Precast concrete flooring used at Tipperary Civic Campus brings other benefits, such as reduced sound transmission and vibration.
Other Awards
The project also achieved a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold rating, and a further prize at the construction and design sector Fit Out Awards 2013 in November.
Read more about the installation of Flood Super Wideslab® at Tipperary Civic Campus.
Project team
- Main Contractor: Stewart
- Architect: Coady Partnership
- Engineer: Tobin Consulting
For more information on Flood Super Wideslab®, and other Flood Precast Concrete Flooring Products, contact our team at info@floodprecast.ie.
L to R Standing; Michael Garrick, Paul Murray, Ken Aherne,