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Why Off-Site Application Can Improve Construction Timelines
31 Aug 2022 by Permax
Off-site application within the construction industry has recently been adopted for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. The number of construction processes being carried out offsite these days is increasing to save on time and cost. From pre-insulated water heaters, pre-wired fan coils for cooling equipment, to pre-formed roof trusses and prefab buildings, among others, offsite construction works offer considerable advantages to both clients and builders.
But it is not just traditional methodologies which are changing, with an increase in the number of key fire-retardant components coming about from the advantages offered in off-site or prefabrication construction. This form of modular construction is advantageous for fire rating for a number of reasons inclusive of:
Setup and implementation can be done at a specific time with little reliance or impact on/from other trades
Due to improved control over when products are applied, there are noticeable improved construction timelines which lead to cost savings
Improved health and safety due to controlled application environments resulting in minimised risks on site
Off-site application means there is less requirement for on-site holding of stock which improves site build efficiency which is a factor in cost control.
Manufacturing building components and structures off-site affords for more controlled conditions. Thus, it allows for improved precision and quality in the fabrication of the various components.
Off-site application in construction greatly reduces waste including which benefits the environment which can play a part in your Green Star efficiency ratings.
Job-site efficiency is improved through more effective coordination of people, construction processes, materials, and structural components. A typical large construction project involves numerous contractors/subcontractors and workers—all of whom require specific equipment, parts, supplies, and materials in completing their tasks. The use of prefabricated, preassembled, and off-site fabrication processes and techniques, decreases the need to coordinate with a lot of people and use of materials which saves time, money, and resources.
Improvements in construction timelines directly affects project profitability in commercial and industrial buildings. Therefore, the shorter the timeline, the better. Construction efficiency brought about by off-site applications fosters productivity and directly impact the industry, providing greater ability to build new structures or renew existing ones which will in turn benefit the economy.
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Permax only source and supply products from the best manufacturers from around the world – those whose products meet the most stringent of criteria.The Permax team are highly qualified to help you with any question you may have. We can develop specifications, provide technical advisory notes and offer advice on design details to suit your project.We are Permax: a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals who work with our clients to determine the right specifications for their project, determine ways to optimise the quantities required and ensure you are supported throughout the engineering and application process.Whether you are looking to learn more about the Nullifire range of products, source materials or a local certified installer, or are looking for technical assistance, Permax are here to help you.At Permax we are happy to offer our assistance and advice for your structural steel fire protection requirements. Our industry expertise has led us to compile a collection of the questions we are most frequently asked. One of our popular brand of structural steel fire protection is Nullifire.Nullifire is a brand recognized as a global leader in passive fire protection systems, and has become synonymous with some of the best structural steel fire protection coatings technologies available today. Formulated and manufactured to the highest standards, the Nullifire thin film intumescent coatings – specifically the SC900 series - offer application and performance advantages which have made it the first choice of builders, engineers, architects and specifiers in many countries world wide.Combating The Effects Of Fire - With NullifireFires are generally classified as either Cellulosic or Hydrocarbon fires. The essential difference between them relates to how quickly each reaches its maximum temperature range and the combustible fuel source feeding the fire.Cellulosic fires are those that are fuelled by materials such as timber, furniture, paper, plastics and other common items as found in buildings such as offices, hospitals, shopping centres and residential buildings.In such a fire, temperatures quickly reach around 550 degrees Celsius which over the course of the fire will have a dramatic effect on the structural steel within the building. Whilst it will not burn, it will warp and lose its ability to support a load, increasing the likelihood of building collapse.Under the NCC all buildings with exposed structural steel are required to implement protective measures around the steel.The Nullifire range of intumescent coatings are designed to protect structural steel in the case of cellulosic fire. Often called fire retardants, or mistakenly called "fireproof" paints, intumescent coatings refer to that class of specially formulated coatings which swell and form a protective "char" as a result of extreme heat exposure.Nullifire intumescent basecoats are formulated specifically to fire protect structural steel up to a fire rating level of 120 minutes.
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