Project Title: Design/Build of Two (2) Storey Post-Tensioned Residential Building

Client: Private Client

Location: Mandalay Gardens, Tumpuna Road North, Arima

Status: Complete

Year: October 2025 – May 2026

Project Description/ Scope of Works: This project involves the design and construction of a modern two-storey structure intended for residential use. The building features a robust structural system tailored to maximize interior space and flexibility of use.

Key Features:
Efficiency Gains:
The use of unbonded post-tensioned concrete in both the foundation and superstructure resulted in cost savings of approximately 15% for the client and reduced the construction period by nearly two months, when compared to traditional reinforced concrete methods.

Foundation:
A post-tensioned ribbed slab foundation system integrated with 2′-0″ wide ground beams, providing superior load distribution and structural efficiency on variable subgrade conditions.

Superstructure:
Post-tensioned slab, allowing for an open-plan layout with no internal columns, optimizing the usable square footage and layout flexibility.

Walls:
All superstructure walls are constructed using 6″ concrete blocks.

Site & Boundary Works:
The site was ultimately graded and competent fill imported and compacted. Retaining walls and perimeter walls were constructed to encapsulate the building, staying within guidelines of the development.

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