7th Construction Management Summit organized
Modular steel structures bring profit to everyone from the national economy to nature, from homeowners to investors
At the 7th Construction Management Summit organized by the Istanbul Project Management Association, the future of the sector was discussed in all aspects from sustainability to new generation applications and innovation. Melih Şimşek, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Structural Steel Association and Founder of Consera, stated that the modular steel construction method should become widespread in order for Turkey to become a leading country that exports construction, not construction materials. Şimşek emphasized that modular steel structures, which are safe against earthquakes, offer 60 percent faster construction and high added value return, provide great gains to everyone from the public to nature, from the investor to the contractor company and of course to the national economy.
Experts from the construction industry came together at the 7th Construction Management Summit organized by the Istanbul Project Management Association. At the summit held at Istanbul Feriye Palace on April 27, many topics such as "Innovation in the Construction Sector", "Future of Materials", "Future of People in the Construction Sector" were discussed. Turkish Structural Steel Association (TUCSA) Vice Chairman and Consera Founder Melih Simsek de, "Pre-engineered Modular Construction Management and Achievements" with a speech titled "The Summit.
"Turkey has everything to become a world giant"
Stating that the modular steel construction method should become widespread in order for Turkey to become a leading country that exports construction, not construction materials, Melih Şimşek said, "Modular steel structures, where construction is largely produced in the factory and completed in the field, provide great gains to everyone from the country's economy to the public, from the public / investor to the contractor company, to nature. Strong brands such as Ikea-Skanska Boklok and Elon Musk started to take part in the modular building sector with Boxable. Turkey has everything to become a world giant in this field. Imagine, in order to produce one million houses in three years, 2 million tons of structural steel, 72 thousand people and 5 100 thousand square meters of factory space are needed every year. Turkey produces 50 million tons of steel and according to 2023 data, we have 3.5 million unemployed people. If we get rid of our prejudices, we can become the country with the largest modular steel construction industry in the world."
Safe housing for the public, fast returns for investors
Reminding that modular steel structures are a construction model that is both earthquake safe, sustainable and provides high added value to the country's economy, Şimşek summarized the gains of this method for the public, public/investors, nature and our country in his presentation as follows:
- Modular steel structures are a method used all over the world for earthquake-resistant buildings. UserIt provides at least 50 percent operating cost advantage without requiring additional insulation, wall thickness increase. It offers efficient space utilization and architectural quality due to the absence of column and beam protrusions. Ease of after-sales maintenance and operation and longer building lifetime.
- Public/investor construction cost is more economical. Investment return period is advantageous as it enables construction at least 60 percent faster. Easier inspection and cost control compared to traditional construction methods. Lower building insurance premium costs. Sustainable project financing can be used. It has a longer building life cycle and offers high recycling value at the end of its life.
- More economical construction costs and fast progress payments with at least 60 percent faster construction, contractors is a great convenience. High efficiency is achieved with lean project management. Since it is produced industrially in the factory, material and labor wastage is low and mechanical and electrical works are done cleanly and quickly. Waste management is easy. It offers high security, especially by eliminating structural elements from human and manufacturing errors. Modular steel structures have lower mobilization and overhead costs at the work site. Since most of them are finished in the factory, the construction process continues without being affected by climatic conditions as less work remains on site. In addition, the difference between actual and planned is small in cost control.
- Sourced from clean production to nature respectful method. According to UN reports, construction causes 38 percent of carbon emissions, while modular steel structures support the fight against climate change due to low carbon emissions. It saves natural resources as recyclable materials are used. Reduces environmental damage due to low concrete usage, and helps conserve natural resources as water consumption and energy needs are low.
- TurkeyWhen the modular steel structure method is adopted, it will have an earthquake-resistant, fast, economical and sustainable construction method. Since energy consumption in the production and use of buildings will decrease, the problem of foreign dependency in energy will be alleviated. Our carbon emissions will decrease. Employment will increase and unemployment will decrease. Construction factories that can export construction will be established, thus construction will be the driving force of our country's economy as a high value-added sector.
