Prefabrication Construction Methods Change Downtown Valparaiso
Utilizing prefabrication construction methods, Tonn and Blank collaborated with the City of Valparaiso to construct a five-story, 127,368-square-foot garage. The parking garage downtown illustrates how well-thought-out planning and teamwork can effectively impact a bustling city. This new facility provides 342 additional parking spaces, benefiting residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Working in a Tight Downtown Space
Built in a highly congested area with limited laydown space, the team had to address serious obstacles. Heavy equipment, constant traffic, and tight quarters meant the project team had to get creative to keep things safe and running smoothly. To proactively handle these hurdles, Tonn and Blank decided to implement prefabrication construction methods. Exterior wall panels were made at our off-site construction facility and then brought to the project site for installation. This cut down on noise, traffic, and helped keep the project on schedule.
Benefits of Prefabrication in Downtown Areas:
- Less disruption: Building parts off-site means fewer trucks and less noise in the neighborhood.
- Safer jobsite: Fewer workers, less scaffolding and equipment on-site.
- Better quality: Factory-made parts are produced in controlled, tech-enhanced conditions ensuring precise fits and durability.
- Faster build: Construction happens simultaneously at our facility and on-site, improving speed to market.
🎥 Check out the exterior wall panel installation video below:
