Industrial construction at all times played an important role in the economy of the state. Judge for yourself - if no industry (even the provision of services) can do without a production building or at least an office, then what is the significance of the construction of industrial facilities!
What are the differences between civil engineering and industrial
It's simple: civil engineering is focused on the construction of mainly residential buildings; and the industrial is engaged in the construction of structures designed for the production needs of enterprises. In other words, these are factories, factories, pumping stations , etc.
In addition, the construction of industrial facilities involves the construction of urban infrastructure buildings - these are shopping and business centers, entertainment complexes and sports facilities. Bridges, train stations, and logistics associations are allocated in a separate category.
Another distinguishing feature of industrial construction is that capital construction projects are put on the balance sheet of the enterprise and can be considered as part of the capital.
Features of the technological process
Modern industrial construction uses technologies that are fundamentally different from those that were even ten years ago. The development of science and technology did not disregard the construction industry. New construction methods have been developed that allow the shortest possible construction time. Modern materials and designs also minimize the time of the process, and often reduce the cost of it.
On the other hand, the construction of industrial buildings is a very complex process. Each industrial facility is unique. Very rarely, you can take a standard project and tie it to the terrain.
Unification of construction technologies
Despite its "piece", industrial construction uses unified technologies. This is the key to success. Any self-respecting construction company should study the world experience, adopt it and make the most of it.
And investors, it must be said, trust the specialists who had internships in foreign companies more. Having chosen industrial construction as their activity, companies should pay maximum attention to the development of technologies and the emergence of new opportunities in the construction of industrial facilities.
The complexity and uniqueness of industrial construction
As already noted, in the construction of industrial buildings it is difficult to apply a standard design. This is especially pronounced in the field of creating production facilities for enterprises in industries such as processing, heavy engineering, mining, etc.
The construction of industrial enterprises for the needs of light industry can be considered relatively simple. A clothing workshop or a pulp and paper mill, in principle, does not require in-depth study of the entire typical project. Only its individual parts are important: the treatment of industrial waste and the organization of environmental protection, the possibility of “easy” connection to utilities and communication lines.
The essence of the draft design
Almost always, designing is from scratch. This means that the terms of reference begin with the elementary phrase of the customer: "I need a plant." And further, the more accurately and accurately the customer compiles a list of requirements or explains what type of production he is going to open, the better the project will be completed.
Therefore, designers pay great attention to the conceptual design. A careful study of the source data allows us to formulate the fundamental design decisions, design features of the object and determine its dimensions.
If we are talking about very difficult construction conditions, the first step is to develop an advance project - a theoretical study of design issues and a thorough study of the terrain and the source data. According to the results of the advance project, a negative resolution may also be given - a conclusion on the inappropriateness of conducting industrial construction in the given conditions.
Maintenance at all stages of construction
Companies that specialize in the construction of buildings and structures for industrial use, usually provide a full range of consulting and production services - from design to commissioning.
Therefore, when announcing a tender for the implementation of the project, it is necessary to determine in advance the level of professionalism of the potential contractor. Perhaps the project does not require detailed study on each issue, and it is quite possible to do with the services of a relatively young company. But for the implementation of large and significant industrial construction projects, of course, it is necessary to attract experienced professionals. The portfolio of such companies should include several objects implemented and put into operation.
And one more important question of industrial construction. Modern plants must be aesthetic and harmoniously fit into the environment. Therefore, the task of designers is even more complicated - you need a project that is attractive from the outside and functional inside the object. Only a high-level professional can achieve harmony in such a combination.