Precast Concrete Panels
CoreCast manufactures precast concrete panels in its Midvale factory and delivers them across Perth and Western Australia. Wall panels, structural panels and architectural facade panels are cast to the project's shop drawings with reinforcement, penetrations, cast-in items and lifting inserts positioned before the pour.
Panels are typically 150–200mm thick, with heavier sections where loading or retained height requires it. Because casting happens under factory conditions rather than on your slab, dimensional accuracy and surface finish are more consistent than site-cast concrete, and production runs in parallel with your earthworks instead of queuing behind them.
CoreCast's scope is manufacture and supply. Panels arrive with engineered lifting inserts cast in, ready for crane erection by your erection contractor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are precast concrete panels?
Precast concrete panels are wall or structural panels cast in a factory rather than on site. Reinforcement, cast-in items and lifting inserts are positioned to the shop drawings, the panel is poured and cured under controlled conditions, then it is delivered to site ready for crane erection. Casting indoors removes weather from the critical path and gives tighter dimensional and finish control than site-cast concrete.
What sizes do precast concrete panels come in?
Panel dimensions are driven by the project's structural design, then checked against transport and crane limits. Thickness is typically 150–200mm for wall panels, with heavier sections where loading or retained height demands it. CoreCast confirms the achievable panel schedule during shop drawing stage so panel sizes suit both the design and the site's craneage.
How much do precast concrete panels cost in Perth?
Precast wall panels in Perth typically range from $180–$350/m² supply-only, depending on thickness, finish, reinforcement and repetition. Repetitive flat panels sit at the lower end; architectural finishes, complex penetrations and one-off shapes sit higher. CoreCast quotes fixed supply prices at tender or early design stage.
What finishes are available on precast concrete panels?
Off-form, exposed aggregate, form-lined textures, acid-etched and painted finishes are all available, as are recesses, reveals and profiled features. Because finishes are applied during casting in the factory, the result is more consistent than site-applied treatments.
How long do precast concrete panels take to manufacture?
Typical production is 4–8 weeks from engineering approval, depending on panel count and complexity. Manufacturing runs in parallel with your earthworks and slab, so panels can be ready to erect as soon as the site is.
Does CoreCast install precast concrete panels?
No. CoreCast's scope is manufacture and supply only. Panels are delivered with engineered lifting inserts cast in, ready for crane erection. On-site lifting, rigging, propping, bracing and connection works are carried out by your erection crew or others.
Are precast panels better than tilt-up panels?
They produce comparable finished walls — the difference is where casting happens. Tilt-up is cast on your floor slab on site; precast is cast in a factory. Precast frees up the slab, removes weather risk from casting and curing, and gives tighter quality control, which is why many Perth projects choose it over site-cast tilt-up.