CONCRETE FRAME As the price of steel soars, there are obvious cost benefits in considering concrte as opposed to a steel frame solution. By utilising precast l詩ments in an insitu frame construction, this hybrid system can be described as a best of both worlds solution as it marries together the advantages of precast and insitu concrte. By precasting l詩ments of an insitu concrte frame, contract periods can be reduced dramatically, thereby saving costs. In terms of costs, insitu reinforced concrte is commonly viewed as being the most 訩conomie framing option while precast concrte promotes speed and factory quality. Combining the two as a hybrid frame results in even greater construction speed, quality an overall economy. Concrte produces robust, and adaptable buildings that are inherently fire r訩sistant, vibration free and quiet. Exposure of the hybrid concrte frame can be used to exploit concrete's inhrent thermal properties in naturally ventilated, low-energy buildings. The finish and shape of the exposed units can also assist with even distribution of lighting levels and the r詩duction of noise levels. Long spans can be easily achieved using large units or by prestressing or post-tensioning. Furthermore, units will be made in factory controlled conditions, thereby ensuring that the necessary quality control is prsent. CCP are in a position to manufacture any l驩ments that would be required, but predominantly thse would be precast stairs and landings, shear walls, lift shaft sections, suspended beams and column sections. This system enables large commercial savings in the falsework that would be required in a traditional insitu method, as well as in preliminary costs as contract programme is reduced.