Innovation Meets Architecture
Among this year’s sponsors of the OAA Conference is Canam Group Inc., which has shared the following article about its CorRise by Hambro with OAA members.
In a world of ever-tighter construction deadlines and ever-greater architectural possibilities, innovation is more than welcome. Canam is proud to demonstrate its leadership in the steel industry not only on job sites, but also through its expertise and creative solutions as the Hambro CorRise permanent steel forming system for the mid-rise building sector.
Gone are the days when traditional building approaches were enough. As urban landscapes become denser and client expectations grow, the need for adaptive and resilient building technology has never been more pressing. That’s where CorRise comes in. This permanent steel forming system, designed and built by Canam, replaces conventional concrete cores, elevator and stairwell shaft and stand-alone concrete shear walls. It provides a flexible framework that can adapt to a wide range of architectural designs and purposes.
Quicker and cost-effective: you want it, Canam aims for it, working to dramatically speed up the construction of multiresidential buildings and meet your architectural expectations. Rather than being an add-on, CorRise is an essential, integrated component of its design. Serving a role similar to traditional methods, like cast-in-place concrete cores installed by third-party contractors, its distinction is its permanent integration into the Hambro system. Inclusion of CorRise streamlines the process, negating the need for forming and stripping concrete elements before construction begins.
Engaging with Efficiency: the Core Advantages
While traditional forming systems for concrete cores, elevators, stairwell shafts, and shear walls are common in construction, they come with well-known drawbacks. One of the standout features of CorRise is its ability to streamline building processes.
First, prefabrication means the components are factory-made and assembled quickly in the field, reducing construction times significantly. Second, the company’s partners can also benefit from reduced waste, precise craftsmanship, and the elimination of weather-related delays, ensuring a smoother project flow from design to completion.
CorRise also optimizes the overall construction process with quicker turnarounds—on the whole, they can shave between 10 and 14 weeks off the typical construction schedule: early stair access, enhanced precision and cost effectiveness. Additionally, this system provides
structural value equivalent to conventional methods with benefits like fire resistance and soundproofing.
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but a crucial criterion in design and construction. You are increasingly called upon to provide environmentally friendly structures, and CorRise meets this challenge. The use of recyclable materials, combined with construction efficiency, translates into a reduced carbon footprint and a forward-looking approach to building.
Embrace the Possibilities
Modern design, efficiency, sustainability, and creativity : that’s what CorRise is about. Let’s build sustainable, efficient, and visually appealing urban environments together. It’s time to design and build with the future in mind—a future in which CorRise by Hambro plays an essential role in creating architectural buildings that stand the test of time.