PRECAST CONCRETE BUILDING FRAMES
PRECAST CONCRETE BUILDING FRAMES
Precast concrete building frames provide a fast, reliable, and cost-effective structural solution for many modern construction projects. These systems are manufactured off-site under controlled factory conditions and delivered to site ready for installation.
At FP McCann, we manufacture and supply a wide range of precast concrete building frame components – including columns and beams, walls, and floor units – tailored to meet the structural and design requirements of your project.
Whether you are working on a residential development, a commercial building, a multi-storey car park, or an industrial unit, our precast frames offer a practical alternative to traditional steel or in-situ concrete
And with net-zero targets an increasing influence in building specifications, architects, contractors, and specialist contractors are coming under ever greater pressure to deliver sustainable precast construction schemes.
With 14 UK based facilities and a 45 year reputation in precast concrete, FP McCann have established ourselves as a trusted name within the UK construction industry, offering high-quality precast concrete components that cater to the needs of architects, main contractors and sub-contractors.
BENEFITS OF PRECAST CONCRETE BUILDING FRAMES
Specifiers who design and build with precast concrete frames will enjoy advantages that help their projects to run more efficiently and deliver better long-term value.
Precast concrete building frames are individual concrete components that make up structural systems. These include products such as vertical columns and balconies, horizontal beams, precast walls, and floor slabs.
Each element is manufactured offsite to precise specifications using moulds and high-strength concrete mixes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality.
Which leads us into the first benefit – speed of construction. Because the structural components are manufactured off-site and delivered ready to install, it means they can be produced earlier on in the project’s timeline and simply delivered to site when they are ready.
This reduces time spent on site, minimises disruption, and allows follow-on contractors to start their work sooner.
Another benefit is that precast concrete building frames provide excellent structural integrity. All of the concrete components are made using high-strength material, designed to meet the specific loading and performance requirements of each project.
From a sustainability perspective, precast concrete frames also offer clear benefits compared to other construction methods. Carefully controlled factory production generates less waste, reduces the number of site deliveries, and also has lower embodied carbon levels as the concrete is produced in factories that use renewable sources for power. This is compared with traditional concrete structures that are built and mixed in-situ.
Here at FP McCann, we have a new £30m state-of-the art concrete roof tile manufacturing facility built in Cadeby, Leicestershire which uses solar panels to provide 100% of the plant’s energy requirement.
OUR PRECAST CONCRETE FRAME SOLUTIONS
At FP McCann, we provide a complete precast concrete frame solution, supporting construction projects across a wide range of sectors. From early-stage design input to manufacture, delivery, and installation, we work closely with our clients to deliver high-quality structural systems.
We supply a range of precast products that form the core of many building frames. Our precast lintels and components are manufactured to precise standards, providing durable and easy-to-install structural elements that support walls, openings, and façades.
We also supply precast columns and balconies, which offer robust load-bearing capacity while improving the speed and safety of frame construction.
Our precast cladding systems provide high-quality, factory-finished façades that improve the external appearance of buildings and reduce the need for additional on-site trades.
Our precast concrete frame solutions are widely used across a range of sectors. We have extensive experience supplying and installing complete frames for student accommodation, hotels, and custodial accommodation projects, where speed of build and structural consistency are critical. We also regularly work on residential schemes, helping clients meet tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality and durability.
For projects such as multi-storey car parks, our precast frames offer robust, long-span solutions that support high traffic loads with minimal maintenance requirements.
In the healthcare and education sectors, where precision, durability, and safety standards are vital, our precast systems deliver proven results time and time again.
PRECAST CONCRETE BUILDING FRAME PROJECTS
Our expertise spans various sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
One such project includes a residential development in Essex, undertaken in collaboration with Hollybrook and Harlow Council. This NHBC multi-award-winning project features an in-situ reinforced concrete frame up to the first floor, with a precast concrete structural frame and architectural cladding for the 14 upper floors.
FP McCann, a Tier 2 BIM Level 2 certified supplier, designed, manufactured, and installed the precast concrete frame using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
The precast frame includes core and party walls, prestressed hollowcore flooring, stair cores, and stair landings. The architectural finish features brick-faced insulated panels and coloured concrete feature panels from the first floor upwards.
Additional precast elements include a transfer slab and ground floor cladding. Other MMC highlights comprise galvanised conduits, fair face internal walls for follow-on trades, and coordinated installations like stair and balcony fixings, along with bathroom, ensuite, and utility pods.
Thanks to the efficiency of offsite precast construction, the project was completed in just 50 weeks.
WHY CHOOSE FP MCCANN?
By partnering with FP McCann, architects, contractors, and sub-contractors can access high-quality precast solutions that align with sustainability goals while delivering superior performance and durability.
As a family-run business with decades of experience, we take pride in our commitment to environmental responsibility while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service.
Our commitment to low carbon innovation, responsible manufacturing, and client-focused service sets us apart as the preferred choice for specifiers within the UK construction sector.
What sets FP McCann apart is not just the quality of our precast concrete but the exceptional service and technical expertise that comes with it. As a family-run business, we prioritise customer relationships, trust, and integrity, ensuring that every project receives the attention, expertise, and support it deserves.
Contact our team here at FP McCann today to discuss your project requirements and find out how our sustainable precast concrete solutions can help you achieve your project goals.