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Title: Contractors Alternate Saves $2 Million on Louisville Building

Author(s): Charles J. Pankow

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 70

Issue: 5

Appears on pages(s): 341-345

Keywords: cold weather construction : concrete construction;concrete panels; contr,actors; costs; formwork (construction); lightweight aggregate concretes; multistory buildings;precast concrete; prestressed concrete; pretensioning.

DOI: 10.14359/11216

Date: 5/1/1973

Abstract:
Describes how alternate reinforced concrete proposal for a 30 story building saved considerable money. The alternate construction is discussed and the importance of coordination between architect, engineer and builder is emphasized.