‘Modularisation - The Future
of Facade Installation’
Time on site is costly, the provision
of equipment, services and people all
add up to a considerable cost. Add the
non-productive time or loss of revenue
for the client during the construction
phase of his project, and we can see
how important a tight programme is.
So anything which helps speed up the
process would have a direct implication
on build costs.
Offsite construction technology
continues to advance and, with modern
techniques, both structure and finished
envelope can be assembled in a matter
of days rather than weeks. Exponents of
this technology claim that build times
can be reduced by up to thirty percent.
This modular approach can include
finished, fitted, weathertight windows
and facades. Modularisation on this
level works particularly well when
there is a repeat in the structure or
envelope, such as offices or apartment
design.
The recently completed, Plot 24
residential apartments at Royal
Wharf, London, utilises a modular
construction, consisting of a concrete,
on-site assembled structure with brick
faced facade panels which include
fitted aluminium window systems
from Aluprof. The precast system
was designed, manufactured and
installed by Byldis of the Netherlands.
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