Case Study: Essex County Hall of Records Parking Garage
When the Essex County Improvement Authority set out to build a parking complex for the county's government campus in 2019, they turned to precast concrete to meet the challenge of unstable soil conditions, expedite construction, and match the aesthetics of nearby buildings. PCI-certified precast producer, the High Concrete Group, fabricated numerous precast products, including columns, girders, stairs, and five 65-foot-tall tablets featuring the county seal and inspiring words that pivot between translucent panels at the entry plaza. The final product matched the intended design aesthetic, kept the project on time, and will last for years with little maintenance needed.
The Team
- PCI-Certified Precast Producer:
High Concrete Group
Denver, PA
- Owner:
Essex County Improvement Authority
Fairfield, NJ
- General Contractor:
Terminal Construction Corporation
Wood-Ridge, NJ
- Architect:
Comito Associates PC
Newark, NJ
- PCI-Certified Erector:
Precast Services, Inc.
Morgantown, PA
Download the Case Study to see how High Concrete Group delivered an on-point aesthetic and safe, speedy construction with low-maintenance precast, prestressed concrete to build the Essex County Hall of Records 900-car parking garage.
What’s Inside:
- The project's key details, including the scope, team members, and challenges
- The solution that allowed for expedited construction without compromising the client's design intent
- The results, including on-time completion within budget and a stunning design
The six-level, 900-car Essex County Hall of Records Parking Garage is the beginning of the Essex County Improvement committee's larger plan to revamp the Essex County Government Complex. The new parking complex is a spectacle designed to fit the aesthetics of the existing government campus and other buildings planned for future construction. The garage combines elegant aesthetics that blend with the surrounding office buildings and a well-planned design that ensures the safety and security of vehicles and pedestrians.
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ACHIEVE MORE WITH PRECAST
The new Essex County Hall of Records Parking Garage exemplifies precast's versatility, efficiency, speed, and low-maintenance qualities at its best. Its aesthetic variability allowed for perfect adherence to the owner's design intent without further delays hampering the project. With precast concrete, the possibilities are endless, no matter the challenges.
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