September 2016

PreFastCore

Modular Core Construction from PCE Ltd

PreFastCore, available from
PCE Ltd, is the ideal system for
constructing structural lift, stair
and combined lift and stair cores,
using offsite engineered precast
concrete modular units, providing
rapid and safe on site erection to
full height.

Suitable for all types of structural

frames PreFastCore provides safe
and easy access for site personnel
to different floor levels during
the construction programme as
well as providing a cost effective
means of transferring lateral loads
to the foundations.

Delivery

Erection

Rapid Full Height Construction

PreFastCore modules are delivered to

site on a just in time basis using suitable
articulated lorries.

PCE Ltd will erect the units using their

own in-house highly trained erectors,
construction plant equipment. Each
PreFastCore contract is fully planned
by experienced and directly employed
well qualified personnel to ensure fast
on site programmes are met without
compromising safety.

With a 9 x 3.5 metre core footprint it is

possible to construct in excess of 3.5m
core height per day.

When the core footprint is too large

for single modules to be transported
they can be cast in sections to facilitate
delivery.

This includes the installation of stairs and

landings as required.

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The design is modelled in 3D to ensure
that all the clients requirements are met
without any clashes.

Ledger profile cast to accommodate floor

structure.

Lifters are positioned accurately to ensure

a safe and rapid erection despite complex
centres of gravity.

Vertical tie connections designed,

ensuring rapid structural stability without
the need for grouting or concreting.

Co-ordinated design accommodating

openings, and other cast in requirements.

Precision Moulds
PreFastCore units are
manufactured using a purpose
designed complex fully
adjustable moulds system to
ensure maximum variation
in core sizes that can be cast
with emphasis on dimensional
accuracy.

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Quality Manufacture
All precast concrete
components are
manufactured under stringent
quality control procedures for
PCE Ltd.

Rapid Construction
Babraham Research Campus
(2016) where the PreFastCore
was erected in two days prior
to the steel frame.

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A 25 metre high
combined lift and
stair and service riser
PreFastCore including
stairs and landings erected in only 8 days.

Temporary safety
balustrading is provided
to ensure safe use of the
PreFastCore during main
structural frame erection.

PCE Ltd
a company owned by its employees
The high quality concrete
used enables internal wall
finishes to be left as struck
or directly painted.

5 Mariner
Lichfield Road Industrial Estate
Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7UL
Tel: 01827 301020
Fax: 01827 301021
Web: www.pceltd.co.uk
Email: enquiries@pceltd.co.uk

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