Leight weight steel housing construction

1. liveinquarterscorporation.com present:
LiveIn Quarters Steel
Future Housing Solutions
http://liveinquarterscorporation.com

2. The solution for cost effective SOCIAL/AFFORDABLE housing
Using the latest technologies
www.MCMETHODS.com
JAMES WRIGHT, mob. +44-7973700525, james@jameswright.org.uk

3. TECHNOLOGY
Entire construction is made
from COMPONENTS,
built ON SITE with MOBILE
computerized machines.
Raw material –
GALVANIZED STEEL
(0,75 - 1,0 - 1,2 mm
thickness)

8. MAIN ADVANTAGES vs. Traditional Methods
1. PRICE & SPEED – costs
abt. 15% less than traditional
construction methods, speed
circa. 2 times faster – saves
construction finance, like “2000
apartments built in 12 month
period”.
2. INDEPENDENCE -
traditional “heavy” infrastructure
NOT NEEDED (cement,
prefabricated blocks, heavy
cranes). Especially important in
DEVELOPING countries with
undeveloped infrastructure.

9. OTHER ADVANTAGES
1. LESS TRANSPORTATION (in time!). 1 10 wheeler truck
will build 1.800 m2 of housing. LESS HEAVY MACHINERY (cranes
not needed), LESS WATER (abt. 10 times)
2. FOUNDATIONS – circa. 40% less cement, as building is much
lighter.
3. EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE - steel‟s high strength and
flexibility make it the best construction material for earthquake
resistant designs.
4. ACCURACY. Components made by machine, including holes for
joining – i.e. high accuracy and uniform quality. Skilled labor not needed.
5. EASY INSTALLATION for electrical wiring and plumbing.
6. LONG LIFETIME 100% termite, rodent and dry rot proof. No
splitting, no warping and no cracking.
7. FLEXIBILITY in DESIGN – easy to make any shapes (within
given limitations – max. 4 stories HIGH, 8 meters SPAN)

10. SOCIAL ADVANTAGES
1. CREATS LOCAL
EMPLOYMENT – building
process is “assembling
numbered parts”, i.e. much
LOWER SKILLED employees
needed.
2. ”LOCALLY MADE” (less
dependence on imports and
the need for HARD currency)
3. ENVIRONMENTALY
FRIENDLY (nearly zero waste,
using much less water,
transportation and energy usage).

20. SOME OF THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF USING AN
OFFSITE MODULAR APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION.
• High quality end products as a result of factory
disciplines and quality control audits, resulting in less
snagging at contract completion.
• Faster construction times as site works commence at
the same time as the factory builds the rooms.
• Earlier completion saves contractors preliminaries.
• Bathroom pods can be incorporated in the factory room
modules.
• The light weight solution with its inbuilt floor usually
will save in the foundation and slab costs.
• Faster completion times saves construction finance
and enables an earlier point at which revenue can be
generated.
• Normal finishes both inside and outside can still be
used.

21. SOME OF THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF USING AN
OFFSITE MODULAR APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION.
• As a result of contracts being completed on time, staff
training and recruitment can be programmed efficiently.
• Where contracts are extensions of existing operations, there
is a minimal impact and a greater reduction in noise and
pollution
• Contracts can be undertaken nationwide with the same
quality throughout.
• Minimal waste on site reduces land fill and associated costs
• Smaller urban sites become feasible with minimal disruption
to neighboring sites.
• High levels of acoustic and thermal properties achievable in
minimal wall thickness compared to masonry.
• Guaranteed delivery and price certainty.

22. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Structural Steel Cage or Panels
LIQ engineer designed to meet the dimensioned criteria laid down by
the client using galvanized cold rolled construction grade steel S280,
S350 or S390 of between 0.8mm and 1.2mm thickness with galvanized
lifting frames or high load areas of 3mm cold rolled steel. Steel is pre-
galvanized to provide a minimum zinc coating of 275g/m². Joists will
generally be at 400 centers and will be generally constructed from 90 or
140mm deep depending on the configuration and position of the floors
or lattice to a required depth for long spans. The steel cage of the
module is manufactured to a tolerance of +0mm-5mm. Bracings to meet
the disproportionate collapse and structural requirements of the
engineers will be designed in hot or cold rolled steel as its function
dictates and will be fixed as the module erection progresses to ensure
continuity of the structural integrity of the building.

23. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Floors
Generally 18mm t&g chipboard or similar flooring grade material.
For separating floors a specialist acoustic floating floor is laid on
the chipboard. The final finish to the floor is to be vinyl sheeting in
wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms carpet elsewhere where
fitted by LIQ. Other client finishes can be applied to meet the clients
requirement.
Roof
Depending on the final design of the roof structure the roof will be
constructed of cassettes, steel trusses compatible with the frames
or built into the a module with the insulation to ensure a complete
weather tight shell in minimum time. Tradition timber truss roofs
can also be incorporated where a match to an existing building is
required. Elements such as plant rooms can be constructed as
modules and lifted directly into the roof void.

24. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
External walls
140mm steel studs at max 600 c/c generally with bitumen
impregnated sheathing to prevent cold bridging. Internally a
plasterboard or similar sheathing of a thickness to achieve the
required fire rating of the wall is applied. All boards will be over a
vapor barrier with mineral fiber insulation between studs. Final
external claddings can be to the clients or local vernacular
requirements and are none structural.
LIQ advise the use of dry claddings to add additional insulation to
the walls.

25. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Internal walls
Depending on their function, fire and acoustic requirements internal
walls are constructed of galvanized steel stud clad in plasterboard
with where necessary insulation between the studs. Where party
walls between bedrooms and between bedrooms and communal
areas and staircases a very high level of acoustic separation occurs
due to the inherent properties of twin skin construction. Any internal
wall can be further acoustically enhanced by the introduction of
resilient bars or additional boards the latter also creating much
greater fire resistances.

26. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Ceilings
Ceilings to modules be are double plasterboards fixed to
resilient bars fixed to lightweight steel ceiling joists at
centers to engineers requirements but not exceeding 600mm
c/c. Top of joists to have a minimum 12mm osb walking deck
for erectors with a suitable waterproof final finish to maintain
weather tightness of the module during erection and until the
final roof cassettes and finishes are applied. Mineral fiber
insulation is to be placed between the joists to assist sound
attenuation at intermediate floor levels and thermal
resistance at roof level with additional insulation
incorporated within the roof structure during the
construction of the final roof to achieve the thermal values of
the roof as a whole. Generally ceilings to panel projects
plasterboard direct to joists or on resilient bars depending
on the fire acoustic requirements of the ceiling or floor
above..

27. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Staircase and Lifts
If incorporated into a module the staircases will be constructed in
steel with carpet inserts to the treads. Staircases would be
prefixed into the modules where possible depending on the design
and will be part of the module manufacturer package. Where
staircases cannot be fitted in the factory and have to be fitted on
site all necessary fixing points for the stairs, landings, handrails
etc. must be embodied within the module fabrication. The lift
shafts would be completed by the module fabricator including all
necessary plasterboards and linings, fixing points, door openings
and lifting beams to ensure that the lift supplier can erect their lift
without compromising the finish and therefore the fire and
structural integrity of the lift shaft. The module fabricators
engineers will ensure that there is compatibility between the
requirements of the lift supplier and other members of the design
team.

28. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Windows
Windows as a general standard will be thermally broken double
glazed pvc-u white to an approved design to be easily cleanable
from the inside whilst providing all the necessary ventilation
requirements of the Approved Document. Windows are fitted
into the module at the factory in an agreed position through
the wall depending on the architects‟ design and the external
cladding. Windows will include within the fitting all necessary
fire barriers and dpcs. Although the MCM standard is pvc-u any
style and type of window can be incorporated to meet the
clients requirements.

29. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Doors
Doors will be solid timber or quality hollow core with
applied laminates or a finish as determined by the
client and standard stainless steel ironmongery [or client
standard] including closers as necessary. Frames will be
pre-finished door sets to allow ease of fitting and
removal if necessary at a later date and if designated fire
resisting will be complete with intumescent strips and/or
smoke seals.

30. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Bathrooms
Where bathrooms are not pre-manufactured pods the
bathrooms and high service areas will be manufactured as
modules and fitted out by the module manufacturer. Sanitary
ware will be white with chrome fittings and will be plumbed
back to the ducts integral to the modules to allow full
maintenance from outside of the flat to the connections to the
soil stacks. Any tiling within the bathrooms will consist of
full height within a shower area and two or four courses
above the basin depending the tile size agreed. All sanitary
ware will be fitted in the factory or pod module. Where there
is vinyl sheeting in the bathroom this is to be laid before the
sanitary ware is fitted to ensure that a higher level of water
tightness is achieved.

31. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Kitchens
Kitchens when in modules will be fitted out with
cupboards and worktops to a design and specification
agreed with the client and will include as necessary
sinks and taps. There will be tiling above the worktops
to the same criteria as the bathrooms. All kitchen
fittings including any appliances or built in white goods
specified will be installed at the module fabricators
factory.

32. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Mechanical and Electrical
The use of modules does not preclude any form of space
heating or water heating. MCM will advise where an alternative
solution may be preferable to facilitate fabrication or similar
that solution would be advised to the client and the clients
design team for consideration. As a standard electrical fittings
will be ivory colored and be of an approved brand and will be
positioned in accordance with the clients design team
drawings after consultation with MCMs design team.
Bathrooms and kitchens will have extract ventilation either
direct extraction or to the ducts. Fire alarm and security
systems are readily incorporated either direct or through draw
string conduits.

33. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Decoration
Decoration generally throughout the module and the
common areas will be vinyl emulsion to walls and
ceiling and satinwood or similar paint or stain to all
woodwork not pre-finished all to the clients color
schedule. As the construction is dry other wall finishes
such as decorative wall paper can also be applied in the
factory. All decoration is carried out where possible
within the factory and before modules are supplied to
site. Where this is not possible or where it is considered
more beneficial to the scheme to final finish on site
MCM will complete the prime and base coats with only
the final decoration being carried out on site by the
main contractor using the same materials and
specification to that used in the factory.

34. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
NB. THIS BRIEF SPECIFICATION IS INDICATIVE OF THE
SPECIFICATION OF MODULES AND OFF SITE
FABRICATION PRODUCED BY MCM. THIS SPECIFICATION
IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION – A
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION WILL BE PRODUCED
FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND THE FINAL COSTS WILL
REFLECT THE ACOUSTIC, THERMAL AND FIRE
REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PROJECT TOGETHER WITH
ANY ADDITIONAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CLIENT. ALTERNATIVE CLADDINGS AND SHEATHINGS
ARE AVAILABLE AND IN SOME CASES ADVISED TO
COMPLY WITH LOCAL STATUTORY REGULATIONS
PARTICULARLY FOR OVERSEAS PROJECTS.

35. TYPICAL MODULE OR PACKAGE COSTS
OF RECENT LIQ PRODUCTIONS
LiveIn Quarters Methods quote projects on a scheme by
scheme basis but recognize that many clients like to get a
„feel‟ for a budget. LIQ have therefore listed below some
budget costs for modules or packages from the factory
and are coasted at factory gate.
The specification used is a standard specification that
would be suitable to meet the requirements of the UK
Building Regulations with modest finishes such as would
be found in low cost housing and 3 star hotels.

36. TYPICAL MODULE OR PACKAGE COSTS
OF RECENT LIQ PRODUCTIONS
TYPICAL 3 STAR HOTEL BEDROOM
MODULE SIZE 6.6M X 3.6M INTERNALLY £16K
TYPICAL NURSING HOME BEDROOM
MODULE SIZE 5.4M X 3.4M INTERNALLY £16K
TYPICAL 41 SQM 1 BEDROOM FLAT OF
TWO MODULES £35K
TYPICAL 33 SQM STUDIO FLAT OF A
SINGLE MODULE. £27K
TYPICAL 3 BED 60 SQM KIT IN KNOCK
DOWN PACKAGED FOR EXPORT £4K
TYPICAL 4 BED 2 STOREY 188 SQM KIT
IN KNOCK DOWN PACKAGE FOR EXPORT £10K

37. TYPICAL MODULE OR PACKAGE COSTS
OF RECENT LIQ PRODUCTIONS
LIQ would welcome the opportunity of discussing your
specific requirements and needs and can provide you with
not only a cost for the LIQ off site component or module
supply but how best to maximize the potential savings
through the contract. These savings include reduced
preliminaries from the shorter build program, potential
heating savings from enhanced insulation values, lower
foundation costs from the light weight construction and
more.
CONTACT JAMES WRIGHT AT MCM OR Engr. RONEL
ROJAS AT LIQ AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT
FROM MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION BY LIVEIN
QUARTERS STEEL CONSTRUCTION.

38. How To Contact Us
Contact MCM UK
James Wright Tel: 07973 700 525
Email : james@jameswright.org.uk
Contact LIQ Philippines
Operation Manager
Arch. Ricardo Belizario Tel: 09177568858 / 09224853567
Email: boybelizario@yahoo.com
Corporation President
Engr. Ronel Rojas Tel: (+63)926 604 0640
Email: engronel@yahoo.com
Address:
611 Boni Avenue, Plainview
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Website: www.liveinquartersteel.com

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