Precast concrete is a high quality and extremely versatile product manufactured in a controlled factory environment using advanced production techniques.

Precast concrete is available in a vast range of different sizes, shapes and finishes and it is used in a variety of applications, including buildings, bridges, infrastructure and landscaping.

To produce precast concrete components reinforcement is placed into re-useable and adjustable moulds, and concrete is poured, vibrated and cured. If specified, architectural finishes (such as honing, polishing or staining) may then be applied while still in the factory. The finished precast components are then transported to site and then craned into position at site.

Why Use Precast?
Precast concrete provides significant benefits in terms of Quality, Design, Construction, Strength, Safety and Sustainability. It doesn’t matter what angle you are coming at it from, precast offers substantial benefits to everybody involved in a project. The benefits available include:

The Process

Design
Precast’s many advantages are best incorporated into a project when an experienced precast designer is used from an early stage in the process.. This is normally undertaken by qualified and experienced engineers, familiar with the relevant New Zealand Standards. Concrete NZ Precast members may also offer design input.

Manufacture
Precast concrete products are manufactured in specially-equipped factories, which are established in permanent locations.

Transport
Finished precast products are transported to site, ready for installation.

Construction
Products are then craned into place. Final products can range from sophisticated polished reconstructed granite wall facades to functional storm water drainage pits.

All design, manufacture, transportation, and construction activities must comply with relevant legislation.