Site visit: Permacast
Engineers Australia
About this session
A site visit to Permacast to provide practical understanding of precast concrete fabrication processes, including mould preparation, reinforcement placement, casting sequences, curing, and handling. The visit focuses on constructability-led detailing and how early engagement with fabricators can inform design decisions and reduce construction risk.
Learning Outcomes
Enhanced understanding of fabrication processes from mould setup to curing; importance of constructability-led detailing for efficiency, safety and quality; value of early contractor engagement to optimise solutions and reduce cost and delivery risks.
Program
1:00 pm AWST: Registration & safety induction; 1:20 pm AWST: Site visit commences; 2:50 pm AWST: Q&A and discussions; 3:30 pm AWST: Site visit concludes. PPE required: long sleeve shirt, pants, safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat.
Cost
Member: Free; Guest Non Member: $30.00; Technical Society Member: $30.00; Non-Member: $30.00; Student Member: Free; Guest Member: Free.