FAQ'S

Q1.What types of precast products can Innovative Precasters Group (IPGroup) produce?

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Q2.What are IPGroups limits in production & transport?

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Q3.Can IPGroup produce special moulds for complex shapes?
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Q4.What finishes can IPGroup provide
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Q5.Can IPGroup design & construct?
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Q6.What services can IPGroup provide to the small developer or owner builder?
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Q7.What does precast cost?
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Q8.How do i build precast efficiency into my project?
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Q9.Does IPGroup produce standard precast products?
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Q10.What advantages can i expect when using precast concrete?
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Q11.What are IPGroups standard panel thickness if any?
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Q12.Can IPGroup help me assess potential projects?
With consideration to,Site access and handling requirements,Production constraints,
Details for fixings, acoustics, fire resistance, waterproofing etc
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Q13.What information do i need to provide, to receive a budget estimate?
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Q14.Can IPGroup provide references for completed jobs?
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Q15.Who are IPGroups competitors?
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Q16.Is IPGroup a member of the NPCAA ( National Precast Concrete Association of Australia)?
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Q17.Where can i get technical information about precast concrete construction?
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FAQ'S

Answer for Question one

Q.What types of precast products can Innovative Precasters Group (IPGroup) produce?

A.Wall panels both non load bearing & structural load bearing for residential, industrial & commercial developments.

Floor products such as permanent precast formwork & beam shells etc. ( IPGroup does
not at present produce hollowcore products ).

Drainage , civil and environmental products such as retaining walls, sea and river defense units, beams sound walls and columns.

Lift & stair wells, plus concrete stair flights.

Loading dock units.

Fencing and barrier units.

Carstops, planters and other customer specified small products.

Answer for Question two

Q.What are IPGroups limits in production & transport?

A. Production Limits:

Volume = 400 sq m / day plus any extra loose moulds.
Maximum width = 3.9m casting tables.
Maximum length = determined by transport & site accessibility.
Maximum Weight = 16 tonne single crane lift, 32 tonne tandem crane lift.
Note: not many panels can be produced above 16 tonne due to storage restrictions.

Maximum storage = up to 700 units depending on type and size.

Transport Limits:

Load rate = 1 unit loaded / 15 minutes with maximum 2 units loaded at one time.
Maximum width = 3.9m for drop deck trailer.
Maximum width = 3.0m for flat top trailer.
Maximum width = 2.5m for units transported flat.
Note: other sizes possible if permit available however, times for transport may
impact greatly on job cost.
Maximum length = 11m for drop deck trailer.
Maximum length = 14m for flat top trailer.
Maximum length = > 14m for extendables.
Max payload = 22 - 24 tonne for tri axle trailers.

Answer for Question three

Q3.Can IPGroup produce special moulds for complex shapes?

A. Yes, IPGroup have a very experienced team of designers and mould builders who can produce moulds from a range of different materials such as steel, timber, plastic, latex, fiber glass, polystyrene and concrete.

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Q4.What finishes can IPGroup provide

A. IPGroup can provide a large range of finishes. However, polished concrete & sandblasted finishes can only be provided in small areas as we do not currently have equipment to mass produce these. We offer these finishes only on a small number of panels at any one time, usually to be used as feature products. Check with our sales
department for further details.

Answer for Question five

Q5.Can IPGroup design & construct?

A. Yes IPGroup can offer a total design and construct service to the extent of precast concrete components only.

Answer for Question six

Q6.What services can IPGroup provide to the small developer or owner builder?

A. IPGroup can provide precast products, structural steel framework, roofing plus associated plumbing and glazing packages. This allows for simpler, hassle free construction centrally co-ordinated to ensure maximum compatibility and fewer delays. Check with our sales department for our competitive pricing.

Answer for Question seven

Q7.What does precast cost?

A. There are many factors which will effect the price of a precast unit and hence, this answer cannot be quantified without some job specific information. Please contact our sales department for more info. Precast systems provide a competitive construction alternative.

Answer for Question eight

Q8.How do i build precast efficiency into my project?

A. Things to consider:

Minimise the number of units & maximise the size.
Note: for flat panels such as used in industrial developments an efficiency target would be 11 tonnes / panel. This allows for best transport & handling efficiencies.

Maximise the number of repeat panels if possible, especially if complex moulds are required.

Minimise the number of installation operations required to erect the total structure.

Allow for adequate accessibility during all stages of construction, especially for post- installation works such as prop removal, caulking, patching & finishing. This is often underestimated and can cause unnecessary costs to be incurred.

Any cost efficient precast project will require adequate design and
planning time.

Arrange precast early and consult your supplier before committing to any details on the project that affect the precast.

Answer for Question nine

Q9.Does IPGroup produce standard precast products?

A. Yes, but only small products such as carstops, planters and fencing etc. Most of our
products are job specific and sold prior to manufacture.

Answer for Question ten

Q10.What advantages can i expect when using precast concrete?

A. Productivity increases on site.
Structural properties of precast concrete can be utilised to reduce framing needs, and improve overall efficiency.
Reduce steel sections.
Superior quality to site production.
Products can be stock piled off site and delivered on demand.
Reduce construction cycle and quicker delivery to end users.

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Q11.What are IPGroups standard panel thickness if any?

A. Standard shutter sizes are 125, 150, 180 and 200 mm with 12 x 12 chamfer top
& bottom. Other sizes and profiles at extra cost.

Answer for Question twelve

Q12.Can IPGroup help me assess potential projects?

A. IPGroup is happy to assess potential with consideration to:
Site access & handling requirements.
Production constraints.
Details for fixings, acoustics, fire resistance, waterproofing etc.
Please call to arrange a meeting with our sales department.

Answer for Question thirteen

Q13.What information do i need to provide, to receive a budget estimate?

A. Obviously the more detail the better however, IPGroup can provide reasonably
accurate cost estimates from preliminary architectural drawings and some
performance information such as fire rating needs.

Answer for Question fourteen

Q14.Can IPGroup provide references for completed jobs?

A. Our sales department is happy to provide clients with relevant job lists for
your assessment.

Answer for Question fifteen

Q15.Who are IPGroups competitors?

A. IPGroup has a number of competitors in the NSW market.
Main competitors are:

Hanson - formerly known as rescrete & Abby precast.
Girotto precast
Advanced precast
Sasso precast

At IPGroup we pride ourselves on providing superior products and services. We offer unparalleled service and attention to detail. We welcome any genuine assessment, comparison of our techniques and policies. We have a very experienced team who adopt a can do attitude and are focussed on solutions without compromise of functionality and aesthetics.

Answer for Question sixteen

Q16.Is IPGroup a member of the NPCAA ( National Precast Concrete Association of Australia)?

A. No we, IPGroup are not current members of the NPCAA.
IPGroup are currently assessing the benefit of NPCAA membership to our company.

Answer for Question seventeen

Q17.Where can i get technical information about precast concrete construction?

A. IPGroup recommends the Cement Concrete & Aggregates
Australia CCAA.
website www.concrete.net.au or procure a copy of the CIA Precast Concrete Handbook available from standards Australia