Integration of environmental data in a BIM library of elements of an off-site building system
The manufacturer of an industrialized system for residential buildings has a BIM library of components for designers to use as the basis of their projects. ITeC has been asked to perform a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of these elements in order embed the results into the BIM objects so that anyone who uses them in Autodesk Revit can check the CO2eq contribution of the system.
Analysis of industrialized public housing projects
A public developer has decided to use industrialized housing systems in an attempt to shorten the completion processes. ITeC has been asked to check the concept designs of the first pilot buildings, in order to identify potential conflicts with the regulations in time to be corrected in the technical design phase.
Assessment of reinforced concrete industrialized building systems for housing
Definition of an assessment protocol according to the European and Spanish regulatory criteria for industrialized building systems that use precast concrete panels that provide structure, enclosure and insulation in the same element, specifically designed for detached or row houses.
European experience in strategies for improving productivity in the construction sector
Analysis of the European strategy regarding its construction sector, seeking valid references for non-EU countries who aspire to improve their productivity. EU efforts are concentrated on improving the sector in environmental terms, being aware that the market can identify by itself the opportunities for improving productivity. Such opportunities arise both through the business model (how responsibilities are shared among the chain promoter-designer-builder) and through the building model (rationalization of products and systems).
Assessment of kits for building wooden houses
Definition of an assessment protocol according to the European and Spanish regulatory criteria for residential building systems based in wood. It is valid for those cases where the structural mission is assumed by wooden elements that can support up to 2 storeys (ground level and another one on top)
Regulatory status of an industrialized GRP system
A manufacturer of the glass fibre reinforced polyester industry has developed a modular architectural system and has sought advice for determining clearly what technical and legal requirements the system should meet if it is offered as a permanent building for housing or other uses or, alternatively, as a temporary building.
INVISO Project - Optimization of housing production, industrialization, efficiency and sustainability
The project aims to optimize the housing production process by increasing the degree of industrialization. ITeC has contributed with a compilation of constructive solutions already available in the market that operate with large-sized components, dry execution techniques or flexible configurations. The selection has been critically assessed by SWOT analysis.
Energy study of a industrialized building system for multi-family housing
Comprehensive study of the energy behaviour of a system of prefabricated housing modules in reinforced concrete, including: quantification of the thermal requirements (both heating and cooling), assessment of the HVAC system proposed by the manufacturer, pointing the risks of condensation, natural lighting analysis and life cycle analysis according to ISO 14040.
Validation of a construction system for multi-family housing
For its uniqueness, the construction system of reinforced concrete modules posed some difficulty among prescribers that had to prove its compliance with the national thermal insulation code and the regional rules of eco-efficiency. The document is a thorough justification that clarifies doubts and makes it easier to design buildings with this system.
Structural alternatives for the construction of school buildings
State of the art of the precast concrete market, looking for building systems that can be used for the construction of schools according to the current regulations of the Spanish educational authorities. It includes a selection of products offered by 20 companies, including foundations, retaining walls, floor slabs, facades and three-dimensional systems.
