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Timing was a driving factor for the Lumley project's construction programme and this was particularly crucial for the laying of the building's structural flooring.

Stahlton Prestressed Concrete undertook most of the concrete flooring for the tower. There were several aspects to the construction project, says manager Murray Ford.

"Our brief was to design and supply prestressed flooring units to the contract, in a close time frame, driven by the contract programme," he says. "We also made provision for superior floor vibration dampening in the tower section of the building."

"One challenge we had to overcome was the changing requirements for the floor loadings, as the building design evolved during construction."

Stahlton structural concrete flooring systems have been developed by New Zealand engineers to satisfy the needs of the New Zealand construction industry and associated design codes. The Stahlton product range offers economical solutions for all normal load, span and soffit requirements.

For more details, contact Stahlton Prestressed Concrete, 59 Airdrie Rd, Ranui, Auckland 1008, phone (09) 831 0107, fax (09) 833 4408. Email: info@stahlton.co.nz. Website: www.stahlton.co.nz.

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