The panel system benefits

The advantage of precasting is invariably one of speed however, the Elcon system is unioque in precast systems by virtue of it’s exceptional completion rate. It is usual for Elcon to complete over 100 structures in a month and to complete the fitting out, a Contractor has to be able to resource materials and labour to complete his work at the same rate. If this is achieved, then the benefits of speed turn to economy. Quicker completions lead to quicker sales and income, therefore the finance costs involved are substantially reduced, additionally, if a contractor is able to build 50% or 60% quicker, then he has the capability to increase his turnover and profit by the same amount.

There are several factors which make the Elcon Building System more cost effective than other building systems:

• L ow Capital Cost The Elcon equipment and the factory infrastructure costs are much lower than in conventional precasting. This make for low fixed overheads, a benefit that can be passed on to Elcon customers.
• Battery casting Vertical battery casting uses labour much more efficiently than conventional precasting.
• Mobility Elcon factories can be easily and quickly established close to project sites. This means that the transport costs can be reduced and JIT deliveries made easier.
• Smooth finish Elcon panels are smooth finished which means that no plasters or renders are required to make the wall finish smooth as in conventional building.
• Frameless structures Elcon wall panels do the work of building frames (columns and beams). Conventional walls in multi – storey buildings are designed only as infill panels within a framed structure because of their low strength properties. They need a frame – Elcon structures don’t.
• Financing fast construction times mean earlier completions. Earlier completions means less financial exposure and reduced
  construction funding.
• Construction simplicity The simple production process means that the labour force can be made of mainly unskilled and semi – skilled labour.

No joints at corners and fewer connections makes for great strength(being solid reinforced concrete also helps!). The Elcon system is one of the few precast systems in the world that can be used in seismic situations in a multi – storey format.

Concrete has exceptional thermal mass properties. This means that concrete is a great storer of warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer. a very energy efficient building can be built when Elcon external walls are insulated externally with cladding systems. This effectively isolates the structure from external ambient temperatures, therefore in hot climates rooms stay cool and in cold climates, rooms retain heat within the concrete structure. Concrete is a very dense material which makes it extremely resistant to the transmission of airborne sound. Houses and apartments built with the Elcon system provide a quiet environment for their occupants.

Concrete is a very durable material with negligible maintenance. It’s inherently fire resistant and watertight. a factor for insurance companies and building warranty providers.