Universal Building Solutions 26/08/2015 Introduction: Home affordability for the average person is becoming no more than a dream, as construction costs continue to spiral out of control across the entire building industry, be it residential, commercial or industrial properties the story is always the same, costs are on the increase and becoming less affordable for the majority of people. Not only is construction affordability rising beyond reach for the masses its becoming increasingly difficult for developers, construction and building companies to make reasonable profits. High cost for labor and building materials has an effect at every level in the industry from the developer, builder, right through to the end user. We have all see projects that are uncompleted because the developer or builder has run out of funding, completed buildings unoccupied or unsold simply because people cannot afford to lease or buy these buildings due to their high cost of construction. UBS has developed a new construction method utilizing advanced building technology ("Integrated Building System" IBS) and innovative construction materials which will provide structurally superior, faster build, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly buildings. The technology that's been developed is a exceptional building solution package that combats all of the issues confronting the construction industry and the end consumer markets. UBS has developed its technology into a complete package, addressing many of the issues mentioned above as well as environmental issues associated with in the construction Industry throughout our world today. Our system targets both the manufacturing of building materials and how these materials are used within the construction process itself. This new advanced building system is not only superior, reducing build times by up to 70% , it's also extremely cost effective, affording savings on construction starting at around 30% to 50% below normal conventional building costs. Delivering buildings that are structurally stronger, energy efficient and environmentally friendly, any competent Architect, Engineer or Construction professional can easily understand this Technology as its internal structure works on the well known principals of column and beam construction. Advancements with our technology has made the system so easy to use that even semi & non skilled workers can construct buildings with ease, which will reduce the cost of construction by limiting the amount of man hours expensive tradesmen are required on site.
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Universal Building Solutions 26/08/2015
Introduction:
Home affordability for the average person is becoming no more than a dream, as construction
costs continue to spiral out of control across the entire building industry, be it residential,
commercial or industrial properties the story is always the same, costs are on the increase and
becoming less affordable for the majority of people.
Not only is construction affordability rising beyond reach for the masses its becoming
increasingly difficult for developers, construction and building companies to make reasonable
profits. High cost for labor and building materials has an effect at every level in the industry
from the developer, builder, right through to the end user. We have all see projects that are
uncompleted because the developer or builder has run out of funding, completed buildings
unoccupied or unsold simply because people cannot afford to lease or buy these buildings due to
their high cost of construction.
UBS has developed a new construction method utilizing advanced building technology
("Integrated Building System" IBS) and innovative construction materials which will provide
structurally superior, faster build, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly buildings.
The technology that's been developed is a exceptional building solution package that combats all
of the issues confronting the construction industry and the end consumer markets. UBS has
developed its technology into a complete package, addressing many of the issues mentioned
above as well as environmental issues associated with in the construction Industry throughout
our world today.
Our system targets both the manufacturing of building materials and how these materials are
used within the construction process itself. This new advanced building system is not only
superior, reducing build times by up to 70%, it's also extremely cost effective, affording savings
on construction starting at around 30% to 50% below normal conventional building costs.
Delivering buildings that are structurally stronger, energy efficient and environmentally friendly,
any competent Architect, Engineer or Construction professional can easily understand this
Technology as its internal structure works on the well known principals of column and beam
construction.
Advancements with our technology has made the system so easy to use that even semi & non
skilled workers can construct buildings with ease, which will reduce the cost of construction by
limiting the amount of man hours expensive tradesmen are required on site.
System Overview:
Universal Building Solutions technology comprises of a rigid cellular fire retardant high quality
insulation material (EPS) designed to act as a integrated form-work. Our advanced technology
includes, columns and beams, flooring, wall, ceiling, and roofing systems. (It's a total building
system)
UBS combines normal engineering practices within a new superior construction method know as
a Integrated Building System (IBS). IBS provides greater flexibility in all aspects of construction
enabling Architects and Engineers to design lightweight yet structurally stronger Eco friendly
energy efficient buildings. Engineered originally for green energy efficient Eco friendly housing
construction, UBS advanced production manufacturing processes can now provide products to
suit all construction requirements.
The system can be engineered specifically for earthquake and cyclone regions with ease,
our technology is based on normal column and beam engineering principals that enables
construction companies to complete projects up to 70% faster, structurally superior and less
expensive buildings.
Versatility
UBS building system can be combined with normal construction methods to help speed up
construction build times and reduce the dead load weight of a building. (less weight means you
can reduce costs within the substructure required to support a building)
A simple example would be, if UBS wall block were used to infill walls on multi story
buildings, which would not only greatly reduce weight. It would speed up the buildings
completion date and provide energy efficient walls that would lower heating and cooling costs,
reduce sound transfer.......
Speed and simplicity
Every product UBS has designed takes only minutes to install, reduces dead load weight of the
structure and reduces the amount of materials required to complete a project, (Concrete, re-bar,
cement, plaster, and so forth) where in contrast the same building function using conventional
building methods and materials takes hours if not days to complete, substantial savings are made
on
Basic material cost (UBS building material costs are extremely price competitive)
Reduces materials required on a project (our products design reduces the amount of
concrete and re-bar required by up to 50%)
Lower labor costs (reduced build times - less man hours required for general labor, also
reduces the amount of man hours required for expensive skilled tradesmen on site) Lower
paid semi to non skilled workers can complete most of the building systems installation.
Machinery and equipment hire. (reduces the time scaffolding and other building
machinery is required on site by up to 70%)
Minimal site cleanup and waste removal costs (UBS building system produces almost no
waste material during the construction stage)
Holding costs (Most construction projects use either borrowed money or investment
capital - these funds come at a cost and should be calculated somewhere within a project
cost structure, because a project constructed with UBS materials and IBS system will be
completed up to 70% faster these savings should be added back into the projects balance
sheet to show the true price advantages this technology has to offer)
Return on Investment (Once again due to the speed any project could be completed
calculations that need to be added back into a balance sheet, as to how fast a return on
Investment could be available. Projects could be ready for sale, lease or simply occupied
months or even years faster than conventional building methods depending upon the size
of the project.)
For example, a typical construction project a single story 4 x 2 home built using the UBS system
would be completed within 2 to 4 weeks compared to using conventional building methods build
time of 4 to 6 months. (costs such the rent savings on a property while your new homes being
built - or the extra return on a investment property that's rented or sold months early should all
be added back into the balance sheet) The benefits of a speedy build time are many if you are
prepared to do the MATHS.
Base materials used to maufacture UBS Construction Products
EPS: what is EPS ?
Expanded Polystyrene insulation (EPS) is a lightweight, rigid, closed cell insulation. EPS is
available in several compressive strengths to withstand load and back-fill forces. This closed-cell
structure provides minimal water absorption and low vapor permanence.
Commonly used as insulation for walls, foundations and roofing, there are many benefits to
selecting EPS products:
• Long-term R-Value (“R” is the resistance to heat flow)
• Energy efficiency
• Constant thermal resistance
• Measurable energy savings
• Strength
• Sustainability
• No growth of bacteria, nor will it decay over time
• Dimensional stability
• Chemical inertness
• Low cost
EPS Insulation is composed of organic elements – carbon, hydrogen and oxygen – and does not
contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
EPS : R - Value (the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow, the higher the R -
Value the grater the insulation Factor)
XPS : what is XPS ?
XPS stands for Extruded Polystyrene. XPS foam board is essentially liquefied then molded and
compressed Styrofoam. XPS panels can come un faced or faced typically with a foil air/vapor
barrier. The R-value is about 5 per inch. This type of rigid foam won’t absorb water and can act
as an semi-impermeable vapor barrier. UBS recycles all its waste EPS from it product
manufacturing process and turns it into products used within the construction industry. This
procedure maximizes profits and eliminates waste which is helpful to the environment.
MgO : what is Mgo ?
Magnesium oxide or MgO is used as a basic refractory material for crucibles and as a principal
fireproofing ingredient in construction materials. As a construction material, magnesium oxide
cements have several attractive characteristics: fire resistance, moisture resistance, mold and
mildew resistance, and strength.
Before the widespread 20th century use of Portland cement magnesium oxide and magnesium
chloride based cements were numbered amongst the world’s popular cement products. Once the
introduction of Portland cement essentially cornered the market in the latter part of the 19th
century, serious public health issues began to be quietly recognized, documented, and
scientifically verified as being directly linked to the use of limestone/gypsum based cement and
concrete products. In contrast to this sobering reality magnesium cements have consistently
proven to be superior in strength, versatility, and environmental integrity
Availability and Benefits of Magnesium/Phosphate based cements:
Magnesium deposits exist in abundance in every corner of the earth and cover roughly 8% of the
world’s surface. Depending upon where they are mined, magnesium oxide and magnesium
oxide/magnesium chloride cements require only 20% - 40% of the energy required to produce
Portland cement. Phosphates are available from many sources ranging from phosphoric rock to
animal wastes and fermented plants, which historically were used to “react” with various oxides
to produce these environmentally friendly, non-toxic cements.
Why dose UBS use these materials to manufacture it products
Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) is a versatile plastic insulation product offering excellent
insulation properties at a low cost, available in a wide range of densities for residential
commercial and industrial applications such as foundations ,walls, ceilings and roofing materials.
UBS standard block system has a R-Value of 7.4 and is available in custom blocks and panels
that are designed to make all stages of construction easier. EPS Contains no CFC’s, HCFC’s,
HFC’s or formaldehyde . It is inert non-nutritive and highly stable , and therefore will not
decompose , decay or produce undesirable gases or leachates.
EPS as a sound barrier and insulator
EPS applications are especially beneficial in diminishing noise transmission in structures such as
hotels, condos, multi-family buildings, theaters and structures built near airports and busy roads.
EPS insulation will greatly reduce both heating and cooling costs of your building, there is no
better insulation than EPS, unlike other insulation materials EPS will not lose any of its qualities
over time.
EPS is 100% recyclable so there is no wasted materials within the manufacturing process .
UBS specially formulated Magnesium Oxide coating (MgO) applied to the EPS system has been
specifically designed to make a positive impact on the environment. Known as MgO it is a
GREEN building product that is used as a -
• Fireproofing additive.
• Alternative to Gypsum board.
• Alternative to plywood.
• Alternative to cement and plaster.
Coating used on our products has benefits such as
Fireproofing.
Water resistant.
Highly impact resistant. (2 - 3 times stronger than cement)
Insect and rodent resistant.
Safe to use and will not conduct electricity.
Environmentally friendly.
Products manufactured :
UBS has developed a manufacturing system to produce a wide range of building materials from
one fully adjustable versatile plant.
1) Wall block and Construction panel systems
2) Fence panels – including LED lighting where required (panels only 40mm thick)
3) Flooring panels – suspended slab integrated form-work where the underside becomes the
ceiling of the room below.
4) Roofing panels - that can become the ceiling of the room below.
5 )Columns and Beams - sizes as required
6) Under slab pod system – which reduce the amount of concrete used.