AHG Solutions Guide_Edition 2.7

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Prefabrication
The best practice in design
Automatic Heating has long advocated the advantages
of prefabricated plant where practical, as have many
contractors in the industry.
“Make no mistake – prefabrication is today’s best practice
design,” says Terry Plaisted, sales manager for Automatic
Heating.
“As well as providing for an accurate installation, the
reduced time onsite reduces labour costs, helps to
condense construction timeframes and ultimately delivers
financial savings to the project.
And by prefabricating in a controlled environment, rather
than in the challenging construction environment, the
process leads to reduced risk and greater accuracy.
“The level of accuracy that can be achieved in a controlled
environment is much greater than that afforded on the
construction site,” he says. “It stands to reason, therefore,
that the prefabricated product is typically far superior
which is good news for the engineer, contractor and
equipment supplier.”
Modular Flue Systems
Automatic Heating’s stainless steel modular flues fit within
any prefabrication strategy.
The system is designed to eliminate the cost of
transporting, craning and installing long, heavy lengths
of flue into position on site, and makes the flueing of
condensing boilers easy.
They are simpler and lighter to install, and designed for
temperatures as high as 400°C.
Each flue length is designed to fit into another and they are
available in different sizes and various lengths, plus elbows
and accessories.
Advantages
Improved accuracy and efficiency
Prefabrication in a controlled assembly environment leads
to greater accuracy of plant construction and reduced
labour costs compared to that on a busy construction site.
Reduced risk and timeframes
A prefabricated plant delivers less risk for all stakeholders
— builder, engineer, contractor and equipment supplier —
as well as reducing construction programs.
Cleaner commissioning
By prefabricating offsite, the plant can be precommissioned,
potential issues identified and corrections made before the
plant even reaches its final destination.
Lifting the completed prefab
frame at Harold Holt Swim
Centre with the pipe work and
hand rails assembled, which
saves time on site.
Precision engineering and
quality assurance pays off as
a platform is lowered onto
the upright support frames
fitted to the roof at Harold
Holt Swim Centre.
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