Integrated structural and architectural facade level-by-level construction system
AssigneeBuilding Modern Pte. Ltd.
InventorTeck Han Loi
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Abstract
Provided is a level-by level construction methodology integrating architectural and structural work for use in the construction of a multi-level building utilizing a movable protection system that can be mounted to a multi-level building during its construction.
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A method of constructing a multi-level building having a predetermined number of levels by integrating construction of architectural works with the construction of a set of structural works thereby completing traditionally sequential construction activities simultaneously on different building levels, the method including the steps of:
- a) setting and monitoring a first set of time periods and work cycles for completion of construction and installation a first set of work tasks on a level-by-level basis;
- b) selecting sub-contractors and, for each selected contractor, performing the following steps to comply with the time periods set in step (a):
- i. setting and monitoring a second set of time periods for obtaining measurements, plans and specifications of materials;
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- ii. setting and monitoring sub-contractor timetables for selecting and sourcing materials, fabrication, delivery and installation;
- iii. assignment of a second set of work tasks to coordinate with the subcontractor timetables;
- c) performing structural works comprising installing formwork for a set of two or more levels of the building;
- d) releasably mounting a moveable protection system to the building, thereby to enclose at least part of a periphery or a surrounding of the set of two or more levels including an aperture configured for accommodating a passenger lift;
- e) completing architectural works comprising all critical internal and external construction and installation steps of a lowest enclosed level of the set within the time period set in step (a);
- f) thereafter raising the moveable protection system by a height substantially corresponding to one level of the building to enclose a next level above a previous set of levels, thereby defining a new set of enclosed levels,
- g) performing structural works comprising installing formwork for a next enclosed level above a highest level of a lower set of levels;
- h) repeating steps (e), (f), and (g) until step (g) is completed for the predetermined number of levels;
- i) completing construction and installation steps in regard to at least an external façade of the remaining enclosed levels.
A method of constructing a multi-level building having a predetermined number of levels by integrating construction of architectural works with the construction of a set of structural works thereby completing traditionally sequential construction activities simultaneously on different building levels, the method including the steps of:
- a) releasably mounting a moveable protection system to the building thereby to enclose at least part of a periphery of two or more levels if of the building and then accessing a platform for delivery of materials from an enclosed level of the building through the movable protection system;
- b) performing structural works comprising installing formwork on an uppermost enclosed level;
- c) completing a fixed external barrier substantially around a lowest enclosed level, wherein the barrier includes an externally facing façade;
- d) thereafter raising the moveable protection system by a height substantially corresponding to one level of the building and installing formwork on a new uppermost level enclosed by the moveable protection system;
- e) completing a fixed external barrier substantially around a new lowest enclosed level after raising the moveable protection system in (d), wherein the barrier includes an externally facing façade;
- and continuing the process of raising the moveable protection system in (d) and completing structural works and architectural works comprising all critical internal and external construction and installation work tasks of the lowest enclosed level of the moveable protection system by a height substantially corresponding to one level of the building and installing formwork on the new uppermost level enclosed by the moveable protection system, completing a fixed external barrier substantially around the new lowest enclosed level after raising the moveable protection system, wherein the barrier includes an externally facing façade until the formwork has been installed for the predetermined number of levels.
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