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Architectural Precast Concrete, Thinshell, and GFRC - Willis Construction Co, Inc.

San Jose State University Campus Village

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San Jose, CA

Precast System:
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Architect:
Niles Bolton Associates

General Contractor:
Clark Construction

Location:
San Jose, CA

Owner:
Regents of California State University

Architect:
Niles Bolton Associates

Engineer:
Culp & Tanner

Contractor:
Clark Construction

Project Highlights:
-Multiple mix design colors in the same panel

Precast Products:
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete wall panels

ACI Award Winner GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Panel System using 5 different color mix designs. The San Jose State Housing Project, with over 300,000 square feet and 1800 individual panels is recognized as the largest GFRC project in the Western United States. The entire project consisted of incorporating 5 different color mix designs. This project was honored with a "2005 American Concrete Institute Award"

Willis Construction has been providing Architectural Precast Concrete building panels and products for the construction industry since 1979. Willis Construction is dedicated to providing Owners, Architects, and General Contractors with the design and engineering expertise necessary to meet the building challenges of today and the future. The quality, durability, and long life of Architectural Precast Concrete, Thinshell, and GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) systems provide a wide range of design options for virtually every type of building. Contact us to decide which system would be best suited for your next project.

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