Build faster, with less work on site.
With the open system you build modular yourself. The work moves from the building site into the factory: that shortens construction time, saves CO₂ and makes buildings convertible and demountable.
See the applications →The challenge
Five problems that slow construction down today.
01
Housing shortage
There is too little housing, affordable housing above all. Less is built than is needed.
02
Ageing infrastructure
Schools, bridges and public buildings have to be refurbished or replaced.
03
Skills shortage
Many experienced construction workers will retire in the coming years. Too few are following.
04
Planning & permits
Long procedures delay the start of construction and make schedules uncertain.
05
Bureaucracy
Rules and paperwork take up time that is missing on site.
The solution
Industrial construction closes the gap.
What is prefabricated in the factory only has to be assembled on site. That way fewer skilled workers deliver more building in less time.
Made in the factory
Independent of the weather, in consistent quality.
The components are produced in series under controlled conditions. That makes schedules reliable.
With local workers
Plug and screw instead of welding.
Assembly works with your own team on site. Specialised welders are not needed for it.
A short time on site
Assemble instead of laying bricks.
Prefabricated elements are delivered and assembled. That shortens the time on site considerably.
Advantages in figures
What the system delivers, measured.
30 to 50%shorter build time through industrial prefabrication
Up to 50%CO₂ saved against conventional construction
100%of modules demountable and reusable
83%of material remains are recyclable
1 to 60storeys with the same system
KfW 40energy standard of the new build In der Au, Frankfurt
Basis: life-cycle assessment of the In der Au project, Frankfurt-Rödelheim, and EPD data for the materials used.
Advantages at a glance
Six reasons for the system.
01
Open instead of fixed
Four system types and four materials (steel with steel, timber, concrete, plastic) can be combined.
02
The system follows the plan
Architects design freely. The system adapts to the design, not the design to the system.
03
Plug and screw
The components are joined without welding. That speeds up assembly and makes later conversion easier.
04
Convert and dismantle
Buildings can be extended, converted and taken apart again. The components stay reusable.
05
Tested and patented
Internationally patented, type-tested and earthquake-proof.
06
Made in Germany
Developed and manufactured in Frankfurt Rhine-Main, from German quality steel.
Proven in projects
Built, measured, lived in.
01
In der Au 18, Frankfurt-Rödelheim
12 months · 57% shorter build time · Modular new build after demolition
03
Holzhofallee 36, Darmstadt-West
18 months · 44% shorter build time · Refurbishment, extension & vertical addition