Re-imagining Design & Planning for Greener Reinforcement Steel Manufacturing
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About the project
A consortium of 6 EU companies have joined forces on a project to develop standardized modular steel reinforcement for the construction industry.
Purpose of the project
To drive waste to zero through offsite modular design and fabrication using BIM modeling. To develop a range of standardized and optimized reinforcement sections that can be used on any project throughout the world. To ensure that buildings provide multifunctional options for the future.
Societal impact
40% of the worlds CO2 emissions are attributed to the construction industry. 1.89 tons of CO2 is generated for every ton of steel produced. The envisaged process will reduce waste by a minimum of 10%, removing hundreds of thousands of tons of CO2.
Main results & insights
Holistic view of the processes from Architecture, Geography, Fabrication, Engineering, Installation and Function.
Quote from the Activity Leader
We want to close the gap between the real needs of steel manufacturing and the planning and design processes to deliver more sustainable, greener modular steel manufacturing. This is an opportunity to do something different and bring about real change. This project brings cutting-edge processes and technological solutions together to achieve this.
Tony Woods, CEO, Midland Steel Supplies
Partners
Participants
PARTICIPANT
KUKA Robotics Ireland Ltd
Ireland, DUNDALK, LTP
PARTICIPANT
Bastal As
Norway, FØRDE, Associate Partner
PARTICIPANT
Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies Limited
Ireland, MOUNTMELLICK, Associate Partner
PARTICIPANT
O’Connor Sutton Cronin Consulting Engineers (OCSC)
Ireland, DUBLIN, Associate Partner