Cost Savings
Using AERCON AAC can result in significant cost savings, requiring less material, labor, and time to construct a building. This may assist architects, engineers, and builders maintain project budgets while producing outcomes of the highest caliber.
As an Architect, Engineer, or Builder choosing appropriate building materials is critical to minimizing the cost of construction while still maintaining technical requirements and high-quality standards.
With AERCON AAC products, all walls, floor, and roof elements can be combined into a complete system with one construction material. By limiting the types of materials, economies can be achieved during a project’s design and construction phases.
When compared to other building materials, AERCON AAC has several cost-saving advantages.
Lower Material Costs:
The raw materials used to make Aercon AAC are readily available, and the production process is simple, making the cost of materials comparatively low. Additionally, Aercon AAC blocks require less steel and concrete, reducing overall costs.
Reduced Labor Costs:
The lightweight and easy-to-handle nature of Aercon AAC blocks reduces the labor required for installation. This leads to a significant reduction in labor costs, which can be up to 20% lower than traditional construction methods.
Faster Construction Time:
The large size of the panel and block allows much higher productivity than most materials. Construction crews can complete their work and move to the next project. Panels allow up to 40 square feet to be placed in a single lift, accomplished by two men and a crane/operator in just a few minutes. The lower material weight also allows longer crane reaches and better accessibility by mobile equipment
Lower Transportation Costs
Due to the low weight of AERCON AAC products (as little as one-fifth the weight of concrete), the capacity for transporting the material is maximized, and related freight costs are reduced. AERCON AAC panels weigh approximately 25% of standard cast-in-place concrete.
Reduced Finish Material Costs
Because of the fire, thermal, acoustic, and surface properties, finish materials such as insulation and gypsum board are unnecessary. Smaller HVAC systems are usually possible when using AAC material.
Quicker Application of Finishes
Since AAC-compatible finishes can usually be directly applied with spray equipment in a one-coat application, the time associated with finishing the building is minimized. Many products can also be specified with integral color, eliminating the costs and time associated with painting.
