Precast concrete modules speed school construction

Many school districts, as well as other building owners, face a common problem. They need a building designed and constructed very quickly and available for immediate occupancy. The Boston Massachusetts School District commissioned the Josiah Quincy Upper School as a design-build project to facilitate creative solutions and rapid project delivery. The project team delivered the $1.35 million building in 108 days from contract signing to completion by using modular precast concrete elements. By combining a tightly integrated design team, along with a well-considered scheme, the project was delivered and satisfied the budget and time constraints. This article describes the design features and erection of the school and especially the role that precast modular construction played in building the project.