CONSTRUCTION
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PROCESS
DAY 1
START: 11.00am
STEP 1
  • formwork is delivered to the site
    Area = 74m²
    Mass = 550kg
    Volume = 4m³
  • Start the erection of
  • Panels are assembled by general labourers to form the mould/kit of the desired house plan
STEP 2
  • Internal panels are erected
  • Window frames and block-outs (WinBloc) are positioned
  • Mesh and reinforcing details are placed according to engineer specifications
  • External panels are then erected
STEP 3
  • Door frames and block-outs (DoorBloc) are positioned
  • Erection of completed (4 hours) with only four labourers
STEP 4
  • Four labourers are needed to manually fill the wall cavity with 3.4m³ of an aerated mortar mixture
  • The pour is completed (2 hours)
FINISH: 5.00pm
DAY 2
START: 7.00am
STEP 1
  • formwork is removed
  • Panel being moved weighs less than 30kg (3.84m² X 8kg/m²) and can immediately be re-erected on the next foundation
  • Removing the formwork complete (2 hours)
FINISH: 9.00am
STEP 2
  • The structure can be painted with a cementitious water based textured paint as soon as is removed
  • Oil or water based paint can also be used at a later stage
STEP 3
  • The walls are 1.5 to 2.0 mPa strong with an ultimate strength of 10 to 20 mPa, achieved in 28 days, depending on the mix design of the mortar (C:W Ratio)
  • Engineer certified roof is constructed
STEP 4
  • Final finishing's, such as plumbing and electrical fittings, are completed
  • The structure is now ready for occupation
Production Cycle completed in an 8 hour day
Erect
Fill
Remove formwork the next day
4 hours
2 hours
2 hours