the FIZZ Spartaan Amsterdam West project<\/a> \u2014 a one-of-a-kind, 16-story building designed to house 361 student apartments. The resulting structure is the tallest modular building in the Netherlands, and it was manufactured in just 5 months, with only 3.5 months spent on-site. From design to completion, the entire project took only two years.<\/p>\nThose are some impressive statistics. The record-breaking structure and efficient construction schedule were achieved thanks to three important factors:<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nEase of Design<\/strong>
The first building and module designs began at the end of 2015. One modeler worked alone for 435 hours (54 working days) to complete the architectural designs, plus 640 hours (80 working days) for the framing and detailing \u2014 a feat that was only possible thanks to the repetition of the modular units.<\/p>\n“The bases of the modules were all the same; we only changed out a few of the fa\u00e7ade elements,” explains Mercks. “We also were able to develop custom-made drawing templates in Vertex BD, which saved us a lot of time.”<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nSpeed of Assembly<\/strong>
The entire structure was completed by assembling individual, factory-produced, fully equipped 3D apartment units (modules) that were delivered to the construction site and stacked together like blocks. Each unit’s fa\u00e7ade was mounted on the unit at the factory, meaning no scaffolding was needed for the project on-site. Ursem even developed a lifting frame with a working space on fa\u00e7ade level, so as soon as each module was placed, the construction team could close the joints between the modules quickly and easily. Also, because the 3D modules were all-electric, no gas hookups were required to complete construction.<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\nSmart Software<\/strong>
Working with BIM software \u2014 specifically, Vertex BD \u2014 made the project run smoothly and more quickly. After the design team worked out the modules and framed elements using the Vertex BD product, they were able to use the shared software to:<\/p>\n\n- Communicate effectively with their installation group through shareable IFC production models and drawings.<\/li>\n
- Create files to control the CNC machines that accurately cut and composed the custom-designed parts for each individual module<\/li>\n
- Automate custom-made drawings of every layer of every element that was used to build each module<\/li>\n
- Develop material lists for accurate ordering and improved cost savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
All these capabilities resulted in a successful project that saved both building time and costs, all while minimizing the interruption to the public in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-LvS_few_levels_2-800.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-module_1-800.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-umbs_laan-van-spartaan-14-large-800.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-umbs_laan-van-spartaan-22-large-800.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-umbs_laan-van-spartaan-23-large-800.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\n
The Future of Modular<\/h3>\n
The execution of the FIZZ Spartaan Amsterdam West project positioned Ursem at the forefront of the worldwide focus on modular building innovations. More and more, the company is partnering with architecture and construction firms to share its knowledge about modular systems and designs \u2014 and interest is continuing to grow.<\/p>\n
“We’re seeing a real potential now for even taller modular buildings,” says Mercks, adding that there are plans underway to begin a development that will implement individual modular units covering 23 stories.<\/p>\n
As Ursem sets its sights even higher, the company is continuing to work with Vertex to get the most out of the BIM software. “We are pushing ourselves so we can work even more efficiently,” Mercks explains. “We are partnering with the Vertex team to get the very best out of Vertex and develop the software even further to reduce modelling hours, bring even more precision to module creation, streamline project communication, and, ultimately, build better modular structures.”<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-umbs_laan-van-spartaan-6-large-800.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-umbs_laan-van-spartaan-13-large-800.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/URSEM-umbs_laan-van-spartaan-10-large-800.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f9f9f9″ background_image=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/6.png” background_enable_image=”off” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”2560px” module_alignment=”center” global_module=”3977″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/CTA_BD_20221.png” title_text=”Vertex BD Free Trial” url=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/free-trial\/” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Related Services” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”36px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n
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