Title:
Industrialized Building For an
Energy-Efficient Future
Author(s):
Scott S. Pickard
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
3
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
48-52
Keywords:
buildings; composite construction (con-crete
to concrete); concrete construction; industrial-ized
buildings; precast concrete; prefabrication.
DOI:
Date:
2/1/1981
Abstract:
Industrialized building is a major construction force in America because of constant innovations in the design of energy-efficient and easy-to-erect wall and floor panels and simple, synchronized erection techniques. One of the most successful systems, developed by Forest City Dillon, is described.