MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION

MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION

1. Panel systems

   • Involve a manufacturer producing a large, factory made panel from either wood or metal.
   • Panel is then delivered as it is, or enhanced (depending on clients wishes)
   • Enhancement could involve adding insulation, services, internal or external facings, windows, doors etc.
   • Completed panels are then delivered to site and fitted together.

2. Volumetric systems

   • Consist of a room or whole floors being made
     • Craned into position on site (often with one units sitting on top of another)
   • Carcass is often made of lightweight steel, which is fitted together and then insulated and lined internally.
   • Services are prefitted and connected onsite to risers or other service provisions.
   • This type of construction has been popular with student accommodation projects, hotels and fast food outlets.

3. Prefabricated floor beams

   • Floor is made to fit in factory, from traditional flooring grade chipboard
     • Supported by lattice of steel webs, large enough to receive waste pipes or light steel beams
   • Floors are craned into position
   • Offer enormous savings on time and offer benefit of being able to pass services through

4. Bubbledeck

   • Form of construction which incorporates bubbles into the construction in order to reduce the deadweight.