April 2004 Why is Tilt-Up so Popular ?  A building in Florida, USA comprising 96 panels 10.37 metres high, 7.32 metres wide was completed in 90 days (3 months) after construction began and the owner was in possession. Each panel weighed 36 tonnes.  Area was 30000m2. A building next door of 9000m2 built in Masonry Block took 150 days (5 months). Is there a Cost Saving with Tilt-Up ? The answer is very obvious. If you were leasing the building, 2 months Rent Revenue is gone forever.  In this case a minimum of $538,000.  This is still a cost of building. If you are a lessee or owner occupier, what production time have you lost, again forever.  The loss would depend on your net profit for the 2 months.  Concrete Screeding The Allen Razorback Air or Engine Screed has stood the test of time in Australia since 1982.  Users 1.             Road Traffic Authority of NSW (DMR) 2.             Theiss Contractors 3.             Barclay Mowlem 4.             Martin & Gasparini 5.             John Holland 6.             Sydney Harbour Tunnel 7.             McConnell Dowel 8.             M5 Tunnel 9.             North Parkes Gold Mine 10.         Orange City Council 11.         Forbes City Council 12.         Teid Pty Ltd – Mascot Airport ……..and many more satisfied users Another Adjunct is the King Screed This Screed has many uses:- 1.             Screeding the sand base before laying pavers 2.             Foot Paths 3.             Cycleways 4.             Driveways What are the advantages of the King Screed over its competitors ? 1.             A triangular shaped magnesium Screed Blade – does not flap when vibrating the concrete. 2.             The Blades are easily changed for other sizes – 2 nuts to be undone and done up using a 19mm spanner. 3.             A positive connection of the motor to the vibrating head. 4.             A  4 x stroke motor (31cc) 5.             A greater selection of Blades:- Screed Blades 1.22m 1.52m 1.83m 2.44m 3.05m 3.66m 4.27m Bump Cutter What is a Bump Cutter, you ask ? It is a rectangular Box Section of aluminium with a magnesium base. It also consists of a Knuckle Head device which permits the operator to change the attitude of the Screeding Box Section. Purpose To remove any irregularities in the concrete surface of the slab which has been screeded so as to achieve a super flat surface. The operator has use of  3 x 1.8m handles for each.