Parkside of Old Town: Precast Erection Complete Across Three Buildings

Dukane Precast is proud to announce a major milestone at Parkside of Old Town: erection of precast components across all three buildings has now been completed.

This sets the stage for architectural finishes, mechanical / electrical installation, and the final push toward project delivery. Below is a look at what this means from a precast and construction perspective — and how the benefits we promised are real on site.

What Did We Deliver?

• Three buildings fully erected with precast components

  Everything from wall panels to structural beams and double-tees (as applicable) has been placed.

• Milestone achieved for Building 16

  At Parkside V, Building 16’s precast erection is officially complete, marking a key benchmark.

• Transition to Phase III / surface & finish work

  With structural precast in place, crews can shift focus to substrate work, interiors, curtain wall systems, and final site finishes.

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Why This Matters (Benefits in Practice)

1. Speed & schedule confidence

   With the “heavy lifting” of structural erection behind, the project has less schedule risk. Trades can sequence more reliably.

2. Quality & alignment locked in early

   Dimensional tolerances, alignment, and panel fitting have been confirmed, reducing costly field rework late in the job.

3. Supply & coordination reward

   Because we manage precast manufacture, transport, staging, and erection, GMA Construction and the owner have had fewer moving parts to juggle.

4. Visibility into next steps for stakeholders

   Now that the structure is set, architects, MEP, and interior teams can better plan their trade sequences.

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What’s Next: The Final Stretch

• Envelope & architectural cladding installation

  Applying façade elements, insulation, sealants, and exterior finishes.

• MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) & interior build-out

  Routing systems, partitions, finishes, and final commissioning

• Testing, commissioning, punch lists

  Ensuring systems work, inspecting for defects, final corrections

• Site & landscaping

  Paving, hardscapes, site amenities, and final site cleanup

• Handover & occupancy preparations

  
  

Lessons & Observations (From the Field)

• Early coordination of crane placement and staging areas paid dividends.

• Scheduling buffers for weather still matter, even with fast erection.

• QC checks (dimensional, alignment) performed immediately on erection allowed minor adjustments before subsequent panels went in.

• Communication between the precast crew, GMA Construction, and trades kept interface conflicts low.

  
  

How Dukane Precast Adds Value Here

• PCI-certified processes ensured consistency in every panel batch

• Domestic sourcing reduced risk of material delays

• Tight tolerances and engineered connection design prevented misfit issues

• An integrated erection plan (deliveries, crane logistics, sequencing) synchronized site operations