Technical and economical simulation of two roofing construction systems in southeast Mexico

Authors

  • Julio R. Baeza Pereyra Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (México)
  • Sergio O. Álvarez Romero Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (México)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-50732009000200004

Keywords:

Computer-assisted simulation, direct cost, indirect cost, comparative analysis

Abstract

The use of prefabrication in construction apparently is not a economic alternative if compared with more labor intensive construction methods in developing countries. This work presents a comparison study between two choices of roofing systems for massively housing construction in southeast Mexico. The traditional labor intensive roofing construction and the prefabricated roofing construction system coded L-18 were modeled using the computer program EzStrobe simulation software. A technical and economical analysis was performed on both construction methods, comparing the relationship between resources, direct cost, and indirect administrative cost. In reference to the direct cost, the prefabricated construction method cost was higher than the traditional method; however, the prefabricated system is capable of adjusting its selling price in the production factory according to a given construction volume.

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Published

2009-08-30

How to Cite

Baeza Pereyra, J. R., & Álvarez Romero, S. O. (2009). Technical and economical simulation of two roofing construction systems in southeast Mexico. Revista Ingeniería De Construcción, 24(2), 167–180. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-50732009000200004

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Original Research