Technology that guarantees more agility and security for large projects

Continuous Helix: an efficient technique for civil construction

What is the Continuous Helix?

The continuous helix is known to be a drilling technique widely used in construction to create deep foundations for various structures. This process involves a special drill with spiral blades. After drilling into the ground, it creates a continuous cavity while removing soil. This propeller technique means it is not necessary to remove the excavated soil, making the entire process much more efficient.

Advantages of the Continuous Helix

Efficiency: With this technique, the completion of foundations is much faster.

Less Environmental Impact: There is less waste and less environmental impact on the construction site.

Stability and Resistance: The continuous helix technique has high stability and resistance, ideal for structures that require more robust support.

Versatility: This technique can be applied to a variety of soil types, including cohesive and non-cohesive soils.

Safety and Quality

In addition to being efficient and versatile, the continuous propeller offers safety and quality. The entire process is closely monitored from start to finish, minimizing failures and ensuring the integrity of the foundations over time.

Your Work is More Efficient with the Continuous Helix

The continuous helix technique represents an advancement in the construction industry, offering an efficient, safe and environmentally positive alternative for creating solid foundations. At SGS Construtora, we integrate this technique into a variety of projects, including highly complex industrial, commercial and corporate works, where robustness and efficiency are essential requirements.

Sustainable construction is associated with the way of building in tune with the environment. Throughout the process, we seek to mitigate the impacts caused to nature through reusable materials, such as reforested wood and compacted earth bricks (learn about other materials by clicking here). Furthermore, sustainable construction guarantees greater savings for the project, with the responsible use of water and energy. According to the Green Building Council Brazil, a sustainable medium-structure project can reduce water use by up to 40%, CO2 emissions by 35% and material waste by 65%.

When compared to common projects, green construction requires a higher investment, however, over time it becomes more economical. This is because its structure aims to take advantage of natural light and ventilation, using specific materials for this purpose, such as double windows or roofs with soil and vegetation.

Another benefit that construction for sustainability offers is an increase in quality of life. By having contact with green design linked to nature, people tend to have a less stressful routine. Furthermore, visual, thermal and olfactory comfort increases, due to the absence of materials that are toxic to health.

A sustainable building can be designed for both homes and businesses. The entrepreneur who opts for a green structure makes the workspace more harmonious, with a more dynamic team and lower maintenance costs at the end of the month.

Brazil is in fourth place in the ranking of sustainable constructions, which brings together 165 countries, according to the GBC. The first sustainable building in the country was built in 2004. Today, there are 1,226 registered projects, 404 of which are certified with the LEED seal, one of the main sustainability seals issued worldwide. The enterprise that receives this certificate is seen as a high-performance, sustainable project with international recognition.

With the increase in investments in civil construction, it is essential that professionals involved in the construction process encourage sustainability. According to the Brazilian Council for Sustainable Construction, the civil sector is today one of the main responsible for environmental damage, generating 80 million tons of waste annually and consuming 75% of natural resources and 20% of water in cities.

Realizing the benefits that sustainable construction offers to the planet and people, what do you think about opting for this initiative? SGS can help you! Request contact by clicking here.

BIM – Building Information Modeling has been increasingly used in the construction sector, check out the importance of this technology:

What is BIM?

BIM is the acronym for the English term Building Information Modeling (in Portuguese, Information Modeling in Construction). This technology has been increasingly used in the construction sector, it helps in project planning and execution of the work.

Decree No. 10,306, of APRIL 2, 2020, established the mandatory use of this tool in public works, but large construction companies and city halls are increasingly adhering to BIM. Article 4 determined that its implementation will be gradual, divided into three phases. The first took place in 2021, the second phase takes place in 2024, and the third phase will be in 2028, each phase will have its use expanded, according to the regulations:

I – first phase – from January 1, 2021, BIM must be used in the development of architectural and engineering projects, referring to new constructions, expansions or rehabilitations, when considered of great relevance for the dissemination of BIM, under the terms of the provisions of art. 10, and will cover, at a minimum:

a) the preparation of architectural models and engineering models referring to the disciplines of:

structures;

Hidraulic instalations;

heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations; It is

electrical installations;

b) the detection of physical and functional interferences between the different disciplines and the review of architectural and engineering models, in order to make them compatible with each other;

c) the extraction of quantities; It is

d) the generation of graphic documentation, extracted from the models referred to in this section;

II – second phase – from January 1, 2024, BIM must be used in the direct or indirect execution of architectural and engineering projects and in the management of works, referring to new constructions, renovations, expansions or rehabilitations, when considered of great relevance for the dissemination of BIM, in accordance with the provisions of art. 10, and will cover, at a minimum:

a) the uses foreseen in the first phase;

b) budgeting, planning and control of the execution of works; It is

c) updating the model and its as-built information, for works whose architectural and engineering projects have been carried out or executed using BIM;

III – third phase: from January 1, 2028, BIM must be used in the development of architectural and engineering projects and in the management of works relating to new constructions, renovations, expansions and rehabilitations, when considered of medium or great relevance for the dissemination of BIM, in accordance with the provisions of art. 10, and will cover, at a minimum:

a) the uses foreseen in the first and second phases; It is

b) the management and maintenance of the project after its construction, whose architectural and engineering projects and whose works have been developed or executed using BIM.

Technological advances in construction

Civil construction has been going through several technological advances, currently there are different types of software that help from the design to the final stages of execution of the work. These programs help to improve the service, as the steps become more organized and less complex.

Many people think that BIM is a specific type of software, but in fact, it can be used on different platforms. It is a type of processes that are adopted and can be applied to different software, these are some of the most used: Edificius, Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Blender. However, the use of these tools does not guarantee a BIM project, but rather the adherence to specific procedures.

In a BIM process, professionals from different areas include the necessary data, making the project progress smoother and more productive. Unlike individual file sharing methods, which are widely used, in which each professional develops the service individually.

How important is this technology?

BIM technology provides several benefits for construction, which is why this tool is essential for executing a project. BIM has the ability to estimate costs, analyze possible risks and failures, reduce deadlines, include data simultaneously, carry out virtual tests, have greater control over data, among other functions.

However, it is necessary to highlight that to have these advantages the process must be completely carried out using BIM. The same professionals, tools and work performed are also necessary in BIM, but the work is carried out in an integrated manner and with consistency of information throughout the project cycle.

One of the advantages provided by this tool when the project cycle is respected and properly developed is the saving of time and construction costs. According to Sienge, a solution provider for civil construction, the use of BIM makes it possible to save up to 40% in design and budgeting time in advanced project processes, compared to the traditional method. According to Sonia Keiko, vice president of New Business and Innovation at Engemon, the method can also reduce an average of 9.7% of total construction costs.

Furthermore, when there is a project process it is possible to have much more productivity, deadlines are met with ease and it brings more satisfaction to the customer. But when only the unilateral development of disciplines is carried out, the gains are normally reduced.

Build with SGS Construtora

SGS Construtora is a company committed to the development of society and sustainability and safety, we rely on sustainable, agile and efficient solutions. We are always up to date with market news to provide improvements to your work.

We operate in the Engineering and Construction sector, with businesses focused on the corporate segment, we provide responsible constructions with a lot of innovation. Our experts are ready to assist you, request a quote now by clicking here.

Do you know what a work with a Turn Key contract is?

The Turn Key project was created to make life easier for companies and simplify the relationship between contractor and contractor.

In translation from English, the expression “turn key” means turnkey, where after signing the contract, the contractor will no longer need to worry about the project and execution planning. It will be the company's responsibility to close with suppliers and ensure the correct development of the original idea.

Therefore, we can say that in this construction model the client will receive everything ready, to “turn the key” when the service is completed. It is a system that is gaining popularity, especially in corporate projects, where the interested party has little time available or has had bad experiences doing each step on their own. But what are the advantages of this system? Check out:

– Responsibility is centralized, as only one company will be responsible for all phases of the work;

– It will not be necessary to create a project to purchase material;

– Service time is reduced and the project becomes more agile;

– The contractor does not need to worry about the resources used or the progress of the stages;

– The budget is closed in a different way, generating more guarantee for the customer;

– The company that designs the construction is the same one that buys the supplies and hires third parties if necessary, so everything goes as expected.

As a result, the Turn Key contract regime is a more than welcome simplification for the construction sector. In addition to gaining legal certainty, companies benefit from greater operational agility and efficiency. The only care is to look for trustworthy partners and keep the project management up to date.

In the featured photo we have Cooper Fronteira Sul, located in Iporã do Oeste (SC). A Turn Key project that includes the execution of the project, work until the keys are handed over to the owner. In addition to a great location, Cooper Fronteira Sul has a total built area of 2,212.21m², which holds 4 underground fuel tanks with a total storage capacity of 120,000 liters.

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Nowadays talking about drones is no longer something out of this world, but have you ever imagined that this resource is used in civil construction? This tool has started to be used in recent years due to the popularization of its values, linked to the cost-benefit it provides, in addition to its easy transportation.

In civil construction, drones can be used in different ways, with the aim of optimizing time and bringing benefits both in the preparation of projects and in construction. Below we have separated some situations in which this technological resource can contribute to engineering. Check out!

Mapping

Not long ago, topographic surveying and mapping of areas were carried out by a team that traveled to the location to take notes and measurements. These professionals used surveyors and other resources, but this technique requires specialized labor and, depending on the size of the project, took a lot of time.

Another factor that used to occur was the hiring of aircraft to fly over the location and collect images, but using this resource became a very expensive alternative. With the arrival of drones, mapping is done more simply and quickly, as the equipment is capable of reaching higher or lower altitudes, depending on the specifications and terrain.

Follow-up

Engineers and construction managers can carry out monitoring and monitoring using drones. By using this tool, professionals can better visualize progress, compliance with the defined schedule and budget. Furthermore, it is possible to better plan the logistics of the location and teams when transporting materials so that there are no delays or teams being stopped for a long time.

Inspection and security

Drones also came to help when carrying out inspections, reducing risks related to heights and difficult-to-access or dangerous locations. With this tool, work accidents in many constructions have dropped significantly.

By using drones, construction sites now have more security, as many activities previously carried out by people, such as rappelling and climbing, are now carried out by this equipment. Another point that this technology contributes is the inspection that needs to be carried out between 12 and 18 months. Drones are capable of carrying cameras for photographing and filming, in addition to allowing the use of thermal equipment that can detect heat, being able to diagnose overload in structures and machines.

Customer experience

Experience and quality can be fundamental factors when purchasing or completing a construction project. The client must be interested in completing a project with the company, have the desire to make this dream come true and choose to buy a property or hire the construction of the project.

All the steps mentioned require flexibility from the seller, but valuing the customer experience can be the solution. Many construction companies use drones to take photos and videos at construction sites so that customers can feel they are there, providing greater safety. Others still maintain a type of newsletter, sending monthly photos of the progress of the work to their clients.

Technology used correctly can be a key piece when closing a project or purchasing a property!

Drones are tools that help in various areas of construction, from studies, surveys, site insulation, marketing, among others. With this information it is possible to see how this technology can be essential for civil construction and construction sites.

SGS uses this technology, in addition to various tools such as BIM. Find out more about how SGS Construtora can help you!

At SGS Construtora, we understand that knowledge is the basis of our success. We value the constant search for improvement and training of our team, as we know that well-prepared professionals result in successful projects. That's why we apply the Cumbuca Method, a powerful professional development tool created by Vicente Falconi, in our organizational culture.

The Cumbuca Method is an innovative approach that aims to promote the culture of reading and group study, regardless of the sector in which our employees work. This methodology not only encourages learning, but also contributes to professional training, qualification and team engagement.

The essence of this method lies in the selection of specific topics, related to our company's objectives, which are approached and discussed as a team based on reading books that address the topic in question. At each session, one of the group members is randomly chosen from the “cumbuca” to lead the discussion and make the connection between theory and practice in the context of our company. This approach not only strengthens our employees' commitment to acquiring knowledge, but also encourages the development of essential skills in the corporate environment. We promote the collective construction of knowledge, through rich and fruitful debates and reflections. The Cumbuca Method defends the idea that books are primary sources of wisdom, and therefore must be accessible to everyone, so that knowledge is absorbed and applied in organizational reality.

At SGS Construtora, we understand that continuous learning is essential. Therefore, we encourage our employees to cultivate the habit of reading and we strive to ensure that they are always technically and emotionally prepared to deliver their best every day. The Cumbuca Method is just one of the many paths we take to improve our professionals and ensure excellence in our projects. After all, our greatest value is knowledge and its constant search.