Construction system and method for constructing buildings using premanufactured structures

a construction system and pre-fabricated technology, applied in the construction field, can solve the problems of not always cheaper to manufacture modules at a manufacturing plant or factory, shipping modular structures or spaces, and difficult module handling

Active Publication Date: 2014-04-22
INNOVATIVE BUILDING TECH
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However, it is not always cheaper to manufacture the modules at a manufacturing plant or factory to be delivered to the construction site for further integration and finishing on-site.
Handling of modules can be extremely difficult, time-intensive and cost-prohibitive since there are weight and craning issues.
Shipping modular structures or spaces can raise transportation issues due to weight and space problems.
Due to sizes of the modules, trucks may only fit one to two modules at the most to deliver to the construction site.
On-site construction is conventionally preferred for building high-rise and multi-story buildings because manufactured housing techniques are not adapted for building such building structures.

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[0061]Before describing the invention and the figures, some of the terminology should be clarified. Please note that the terms and phrases may have additional definitions and / or examples throughout the specification. Where otherwise not specifically defined, words, phrases, and acronyms are given their ordinary meaning in the art. Exemplary embodiments may be better understood with reference to the drawings, but these embodiments are not intended to be of a limiting nature.

[0062]As used herein, “exterior window wall” refers to a pre-fabricated and pre-bundled wall unit with pre-assembled sections with insulated aluminum and glass exterior, unitized window wall system. The exterior window wall is an aluminum and glass panel with an operable window unit. The exterior window wall may include an integral sliding door and railing to create an open wall with a flush ‘Juliet’ balcony. A first type of exterior window wall is used in a straight configuration. A second type of exterior window...

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Abstract

Examples of construction systems and methods of constructing multi-story buildings utilizing premanufactured and prefinished components are disclosed. Examples of premanufactured and prefinished components include floor and ceiling slabs, non-weight bearing window walls, demising walls, exterior walls, and utility walls. The premanufactured and prefinished components may be transported to the construction site and assembled at the construction site.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to the construction industry, and relates more specifically to a construction system and method for constructing multi-story buildings including high-rise buildings using premanufactured structures.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Conventional building construction methods have focused on the cost and efficiency advantages of having construction mostly manufactured at the manufacturing plants or factories. Current construction techniques that use manufactured housing structures include building modules of a certain room to be delivered to a construction site. Manufactured housing techniques offer some advantages over on-site construction methods. For example, construction for manufactured housing may be carried out year round regardless of the weather since manufacturing within a factory or plant can occur indoors. Manufactured housing methods also require less time to com...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/00E04G21/00E04G23/00
Inventor COLLINS, ARLAN E.WOERMAN, MARK L.
Owner INNOVATIVE BUILDING TECH
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