Sometimes innovation takes a leap of faith. That’s exactly what happened when J.B. Mouton invited Tindall to review the St. Pius X Church design to determine what advantages precast could bring to the table. The original design intended to use tilt up, but Tindall’s team of expert engineers instantly knew that they could save the customer significant time and money by revamping the design to utilize precast, all while still providing a beautiful finished product. The contractor was impressed with both the speed and cost-effectiveness of Tindall’s plan and decided to move forward, a decision that helped save two months on their construction schedule.
Owner
St. Pius X Church
Architect
The Corne-Lemaire Group
Contractor
J. B. Mouton, LLC
Location
Lafayette, LA
By creating the exterior of St. Pius X Church from six- and eight-inch-thick precast panels, Tindall’s design offered significant cost savings to the project, freeing up funds to be reallocated to other areas of the construction. On top of that, the use of precast had a significant effect on the construction timeline, shortening the erection schedule to less than two months and providing a structure that would perform for years to come without breaking the bank.
For Tindall’s portion of the project, they produced nearly 40,000 square feet of eight-inch-thick precast wall panels and nearly 14,000 square feet of six-inch-thick panels. The versatility of these products allowed J.B. Mouton’s team to create a stunning exterior by incorporating accent features that were attached via metal studs and EIFs. Upon completion of the church, the owners and design-build team were impressed with the efficiency of the design, fabrication, and erection time frames that Tindall’s precast allowed.
Photography: Doug Lafleur, Lafleur’s Fine Photography
“We appreciate the cooperation and coordination Tindall provided in working with our designers to ensure the execution of the structure and dimensional accuracy of the architectural design. It has been a pleasure working with Tindall Corporation and their competent engineers and staff.”
