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Oldcastle's Precast Cells used to meet short construction timetable

Telford, Pa, September 9, 2003- Scott County officials awarded the construction contracts for the new Scott County Law Enforcement Center in Shakopee, Minnesota. This new medium security 160-cell facility is designed to aesthetically integrate the building's exterior with its surrounding environment. Scott County officials recognized that for " a project of this scale, modular precast construction will save them money, and depending on the other conditions and availability of masons, that can double or triple the savings" stated DLR the Architect of Record for this project.

The one building facility when complete will feature two (2) four-story high housing units and one (1) two-story high consultation/special-services unit. Between every two stories, precast concrete plenum units are erected atop the mezzanine level in order to provide interstitial space for the facility.

Oldcastle Precast Modular Group was awarded the contract to design, engineer and manufacture the 160 fully outfitted precast correctional cells. The cells will be ship with all necessary furniture, electrical fixtures finishing , connections, embeds, conduits and will include a rear chase . Their sister facility, Oldcastle Precast of Ramsey, MN will be producing the precast components.

The use of modular construction was solicited seeing as modular precast construction has been proven to permit for a shorter construction timetable and is economical.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is the General Contractor for this project.

Ground Breaking Ceremonies were held September 16th of 2003.

 

9/09/03