Marinay, Chiara Mihiel S.

Construction Management
4th yr -BS Architecture TTh 15:30 – 17:00

ON–SITE CONSTRUCTION

Site based assembly methods include the use of traditional components but in innovative designs including
the establishment of manufacturing facilities at construction sites. An example of this is air crete planks
that have the strength of concrete but whose micro-cellular structure is low in unit weight. Onsite Systems
comprise many methods which benefit from the use of modern materials. As the name implies, these
systems are mainly assembled or constructed ―Onsite‖ –The methods are many and varied, the ―Systems
Approach‖ leads to increased speed & quality. Innovative methods of construction used onsite and the use
of conventional components in an innovative way

VARIETY OF SYSTEMS IN ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION

o Tunnel Form

Concrete bays cast between ‗L‘-shaped steel shutters .The ends of the bays are in filled with other materials
(eg masonry, light gauge steel or timber frame panels) to create a habitable space.

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o Insulating formwork
Insulation in the form of hollow blocks or sheets used as permanent shuttering for concrete to create the
external walls of a dwelling. Very airtight and thermally efficient dwellings are created using this system.
Essentially a Manufactured Prefabricated Insulated Shutter which is built from individual ―Blocks‟ which
are then reinforced & the voids are then Concrete Filled

o Aircrete
Aerated concrete products (thin joint block work or aircrete planks) used to form the major elements (ie
walls, roof and floors) of a structure.

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o Stick Build Timber Frame

Stick building is simply the construction of a timber frame on site utilising loose timber. It is a flexible
system that avoids the need to pre-fabricate panels in a factory and is therefore cheaper, easier and quicker
to procure.

o Thin Joint Systm

Thin-Joint construction combines the use of
large format, accurately dimensioned aircrete
blocks and quick setting mortar to create a
highly productive and cost-effective building
system. The system promotes the use of much
larger blocks with 2mm joints, rather than the
traditional 10mm joints and can be used for
solid or cavity walls in all types of buildings,
be it houses, apartments, commercial
buildings, schools or offices. Manufactured to
high tolerances which enables very thin joints
between blocks to be made -Increasing the
thermal performance by reducing the joint
thickness & improving Air Tightness, other
benefits include increased speed on site and
wastage reduction.

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CONCLUSION
Modern methods of constructions are not new in developed countries in Europe and the USA. Modern
methods of constructions should be seen as innovation in construction. It is imperative that modern methods
of constructions are seen as an evolution of construction using new and innovative techniques rather than a
revolution. The use of MMC has indisputable advantages. Several studies declare an economic advantage
and shorten the construction period. Similarly, the use of progressive materials has a positive impact on the
sustainability of construction. Defining of these benefits is very important for several reasons. One of them
is the interconnectedness of the key factors in the use of MMC and advanced materials in the construction
with their advantages.
Modern methods of constructions are not to be seen as a threat to traditional methods. Both methods should
be able to work together and improve their processes collectively. Common ground benefits of modular
construction philosophy begin to break the unprofessional especially from the public. Examples from
abroad clearly demonstrate that this technology has potential even in modern architecture. The use of new
materials and MMC has the potential in the future. In view of the growing need for sustainable construction
projects is the assumption that they will benefit from an even larger extent than at present. The success of
this technology depends on how they use the possibilities architects, planners and building engineers
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