On the Gaylord Pacific Hotel project, the Mortenson | McCarthy Joint Venture team used the PS=Ø system to eliminate pour strips across six critical floors—accelerating the schedule by 4 months and creating a safer, more efficient jobsite for all trades.

By removing the need for delay strip placement, backshoring, and critical path impact, PS=Ø allowed crews to move freely between pours and begin overhead work without interruption. The system enabled full volume change over a 17-week curing period before being sealed with grout—delivering structural performance with minimal disruption.

As highlighted in ENR West, the PS=Ø system was instrumental: By eliminating the pour strip, trades could easily traverse each of these floors and perform overhead work without waiting for delay strip placement.

The Gaylord Pacific Hotel is a powerful example of how PS=Ø streamlines large-scale construction—saving time, reducing risk, and improving workflow across the board.