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J U N E 2 0 2 5 | 15 Precast Concrete P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y S T U B B E' S P R EC A S T be unbolted, transported, and reassembled at a new location, with a lifespan exceeding 100 years. Lodestar Structures delivers an innovative, effi- cient, and scalable building solution that empowers communities worldwide with faster, stronger, and more cost-effective construction. By streamlin- ing the building process and enhancing durability and affordability, Lodestar enables rapid deploy- ment and sustainable growth, making high-quality construction accessible to regions of all sizes and economic backgrounds. Through partnerships with local precast producers, they ensure that commu- nities everywhere can benefit from a safer, more comfortable, and resilient future. Stubbe's Precast of Harley, Ontario, is a one-stop provider for all concrete requirements, but it also embraces the modular building approach as well as sustainable construction. For starters, it has sig- nificantly reduced the environmental impact of concrete production by incorporating Portland Limestone Cement (PLCs) and Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs). Meanwhile, Stubbe's FastTrack modular precast construction system was instrumental in reducing build times of the Harvestview Apartments project in Tillsonburg, Ontario. FastTrack streamlines the build process by sparing developers the necessity of independently sourcing and contracting an archi- tect, structural engineer, and mechanical engineer. Instead, Stubbe's assumes responsibility for these disciplines by providing architectural design and construction drawings, mechanical and electrical systems design, precast engineering, a total precast building structure and envelope, windows, and a structural engineer of record. A recent example of precast's ability to achieve a bold architectural statement is Vendôme Condos in Markham, Ontario, for which precast panels were used to help achieve architect Dialog's modern interpretation of art deco. Named after Place Vendôme in Paris, France, the condos consist of two 18-storey residential towers connected by a row of three-storey townhouses. The developer and Dialog aimed for a sense of grandeur with an exterior colonnade, high vaulted ceilings, and archways on the interior amenity spaces – and they selected precast panels from TKL Group Inc. with just enough detailing to help impart grandness and solidity but complement the overall cleanliness of the design. The superstructure of Vendôme Condos consists of cast-in-place concrete finished with precast concrete exterior panels and window wall. The panels are con- nected directly to the cast-in-place structure and take the loads of the windows in certain situations where they could not bear on the slab as well as railing loads. Precast concrete double-height columns and span- drel pieces were also provided. The townhome section of the project utilized CNC technology to precisely craft the archway panels to add elegance to the entrances. A P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y T K L G RO U P I N C . Harvestview Apartments, Tillsonburg, ON Vendôme Condos, Markham, ON 7071 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2G 0J3 Telephone (905) 356-1581 • Fax (905) 354-2077 Email: info@niacoat.com Website: www.niacoat.com Coatings.indd 1 Coatings.indd 1 2022-10-27 2:19 PM 2022-10-27 2:19 PM Harris Rebar.indd 1 2016-11-03 1:24 Nucor Harris Rebar.indd 1 Nucor Harris Rebar.indd 1 2023-05-17 6:23 2023-05-17 6:23