Inside Look​

This project for University of Michigan Health wasn’t just another build.

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It was a major healthcare facility construction project, with:

• Multi-phase sequencing

• Tight timelines

• Critical structural milestones

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And one of the biggest pressure points?

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Winter concrete work.

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Because when you’re pouring and curing concrete in freezing conditions:

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Everything gets harder.

Everything gets slower.

Everything gets riskier.

The Challenge

Let’s call it what it is:

Winter construction is brutal.

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1. Cold Temperatures Kill Concrete Performance

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Concrete needs:

• Consistent temperatures

• Controlled conditions

• Proper curing environments

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Without that?

• Weak curing

• Delays

• Potential rework

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2. Wind + Moisture = Constant Disruption

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Open structures are exposed to:

• Cold air infiltration

• Moisture intrusion

• Heat loss

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Which makes it nearly impossible to:
Maintain stable curing conditions

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3. No Enclosure = No Control

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Before full building enclosure:

• Crews are exposed

• Materials are exposed

• Work becomes unpredictable

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And for healthcare construction?

That’s not acceptable.

The Solution

This is where RWES stepped in—and took control of the environment.

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Installed directly to the structural steel, RWES created a fully enclosed workspace that allowed the team to perform critical winter concrete work without interruption. 

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Heat Containment = Game Changer

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RWES didn’t just block wind.

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It:

• contained heat inside the enclosure

• maintained consistent temperatures

• created ideal curing conditions

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Exactly what your doc highlights:
Warmer, stable environment for proper concrete placement and curing 

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Air + Water Tight Performance

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This is where things get next-level.

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With the addition of vertical seam flap detailing, RWES:

• Reduced air leakage

• Minimized heat loss

• Prevented moisture intrusion

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Creating a tighter, more efficient enclosure system 

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Built for Speed and Simplicity

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And let’s not forget:

It went up fast.

It was easier to install than traditional methods.

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Even noted in your doc:
Easier than zip ties through grommets 

The Game Changing Benefits for the Client

1. Reliable Winter Concrete Curing

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This is the headline.

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RWES created:

• Consistent temperatures

• Controlled environment

• Proper curing conditions

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Stronger concrete.
Better performance.
No compromise on quality.

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2. Heat Retention That Actually Works

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Instead of fighting heat loss, the system:

• Contained warmth

• Reduced energy waste

• Maintained efficiency

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Which means:
Fewer disruptions.
More predictable results.

3. Protection from Wind and Moisture

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RWES blocked:

• cold air infiltration

• moisture intrusion

• environmental instability

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Creating a jobsite that works with the team—not against it

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4. Faster Installation = Faster Progress

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Time matters.

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RWES delivered:

• quick installation

• easy setup

• minimal complexity

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So crews could:
Get protected faster.
Start work sooner.

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5. Schedule Stays Intact

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Despite winter conditions, the team:

• stayed on track

• avoided delays

• maintained project momentum

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Exactly what your doc confirms—keeping the schedule on track