1. What is Tilt-Up Construction? Tilt-Up Construction is a fast, economical and safe method of construction and is now widely used in Australia - and not just for industrial buildings; the variety of uses is almost endless. 2. I want to build a tilt-up factory/warehouse, where do I start? First of all acknowledge that Tilt-Up is an Engineering System and not a Building System. This system must be planned on paper, not on site. Make sure all alterations take place on the drawing board. Find an Engineer who is knowledgeable in Tilt-Up Construction. 3. Why should I come to Advanced Building Systems rather than other competitors? Because Advanced Building Systems introduced the first ground release Tilt-Up System into Australia in the early 1980's and is still the leader. We supply a comprehensive range of tilt-up componentry and chemicals, everything you need. 4. Do you supply bracing (props)? Yes, we have a large quantity and range of braces to suit your needs. Contact us for a brace chart. 5. Is there an Australian Standard? Yes, AS 3850. 6. Is tilt-up construction quicker than conventional construction. Provided you adhere to the tilt-up concept you should save about 25% in time on conventional construction. 7. What are the advantages of Tilt-Up? SAFETY - All work is done at ground level. Cost Benefit. Time Benefit. The reduction of material wastage on site. Less trades to be used on site. The use of semi skilled labour versus skilled labour... more details 8. Are Tilt-Up Buildings more resistant to fire and seismic activity? Yes, where there is evidence of fire in a genuine Tilt-Up, not precast building, the building is much more resistant to fire as against brick or block. Yes, the Tilt-Up buildings in Newcastle, as was the case in Los Angles, behaved very well in a seismic condition - much better than other structures. 9. What can be designed in Tilt-Up. Most things can be designed in Tilt-Up. The design of a Tilt-Up building is only constrained by the Designers Imagination. 10. What is the price per square metre? Price is dependent on the Architects and Engineers design, but it is generally 20% to 25% cheaper than conventional construction on any building over 1000 square metres. 11. Who are reliable sub-contractors who do panel work? Contact us requesting an up-to-date list, and we will provide it for you. 12. Where can I find independent information? You can find independent information from The Cement and Concrete Association of Australia. 13. How do you apply Bond Breaker and how quickly can I paint panels. With "Super Tilt" you can paint as soon as you lift. To apply bond breaker you should use a 9 litre spray can. 14. What chemicals can be used to protect your concrete. Titan Coat resists the spillage of commonly encountered solvents such as xylene, oil and gasoline. It hardens and dustproofs concrete surfaces. It is used by Mobil Oil for their service station aprons and by Woolworths for their service stations. Spartan Cote cures, seals, hardens and dustpoofs freshly cast concrete providing long-lasting durable protection. 15. Can you protect new or existing concrete masonry, stone, clay tile and brick surfaces from damage to intrusion of water? Yes - Burke Shield 244. Contact us for a Product Bulletin. 16. Are concrete screeding machines cost effective? Yes they reduce labour costs, you obtain a better finish, better compacted concrete, very fine tolerances of +/- 0.03 to +/- 0.05. They have a long life and can be refurbished to new at a very low cost.