The civil construction segment continues to evolve for the seventh consecutive quarter. Figures released by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) show that the sector's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 0.8% in the 1st quarter of 2022, in line with the accelerated growth prospects.
Still according to CNI, this growth scenario for the civil construction - registered by the GDP historical series - had not been seen since 1996. Some factors are related to this context, such as investment in sustainable projects and that favor a more profitable production line.
In this content, we will talk more about this expansive scenario and show which solutions are highlighted in sustainable civil construction, such as natural lighting and ventilation systems. Read on and see how to transform processes with the help of cutting-edge technology!
What are the opportunities at the juncture of construction growth?
We talked about the fact that construction GDP has been growing for seven consecutive quarters. Throughout 2021, for example, the sector's GDP grew by 9.7% - after a 6.3% drop in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This data was gathered by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
De acordo com a economista da Câmara Brasileira da Indústria da Construção (CBIC), Ieda Vasconcelos, este indicador representa o melhor desempenho da construção civil desde 2010, quando a conjuntura de crescimento das atividades industriais foi de 13,1%.
Many factors are related to this growth perspective. The opportunities generated by technological innovations, for example, have made it possible for managers to change their thinking about industrial sustainability.
Investing in sustainable solutions then became a priority for the growth of civil construction, considering that intelligent systems - in addition to being environmentally friendly - operate at maximum performance while consuming as few resources as possible. We will talk more about this in the following topics.
How can technology help the growth of the construction industry?
Cutting-edge technologies allow the industrial segment to work more efficiently without generating exorbitant operational expenses. One example is natural lighting and ventilation solutions that combine thermal comfort, visual safety, and energy efficiency in factory warehouses. Let's get to these trends:
Green works
The concept of green works is related to the technological trends that drive the growth of civil construction. Not surprisingly, a number of developments have been undergoing retrofit projects to implement a profitable and economically viable production chain. The solutions that operate at zero energy cost are one of the highlights of the green works and sustainable architecture segment.
Sustainable Projects
The sustainable projects also follow the Industry 4.0 trend, which is characterized by the rational use of operational resources in production lines. The intention is to produce with maximum performance, but minimizing environmental impacts and stimulating the well-being of employees. Not least because the productivity of employees is directly related to the quality of life they have at work.
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What solutions are important to have in the project to take advantage of the market growth?
Solutions that configure a healthier and more pleasant industrial environment are some of the highlights that signal the growth of the sector. We will talk about these solutions below.
Daylighting solutions
Nowadays, the search for energy efficiency is an urgent need for the industrial segment, considering that this sector is one of the ones that most consumes electricity to keep in operation. In this sense, managers who are into Industry 4.0 are increasingly investing in sustainable solutions that work at zero energy cost.
Daylighting systems with linear domes are a great example. Domus represent a great innovation in the sector in the search for energy efficiency, because they can keep a shed well-lit for up to eight hours of work without the aid of artificial lamps. In addition, they do not generate expenses with maintenance and are very easy to install.
The domes can also be complemented with an intelligent lighting center - such as the MB Smart - so that the manager has total control of the lighting resources of the warehouse. According to the natural light that enters the dome, the smart central dims the LEDs so that there is as little energy consumption as possible. Another advantage is that the different departments can be lit according to the needs of each function performed there.
Natural ventilation solutions
Natural ventilation systems with industrial blinds and louvers also illustrate the growth trends in civil construction because they allow a more profitable production chain. We explain: with the thermal comfort generated by these solutions, the factory work becomes more pleasant and healthier, which naturally boosts employee performance.
This type of intelligent system also consumes no electricity to operate. In other words, besides the gain in thermal comfort and air quality, the industry saves energy and keeps the budget flow balanced. It is also worth remembering that there are intelligent methodologies that help in the sizing of natural ventilation systems.
Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD), for example, allows the evaluation in virtual reality of all the variables that affect the performance of a natural ventilation system. Thus, it is possible to validate calculations related to the necessary air renewal rate in each environment to facilitate installation, prevent rework, and ensure a high performance project.
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