The ConX System Vs. Conventional Methods

ConX vs. Conventional Steel

Traditionally, the use of structural steel has been limited to commercial or high-rise structures. The ConX System provides significant benefits over conventional structural steel methods, including:

Build Faster

• 2x-5x time faster than all the alternatives
• Pre-fabricated components accelerate delivery schedule
• Pre-approved connections accelerated plan checks and regulatory approvals
• Faster design through delivery than any other structural alternative
• Shorter lead times due to systemic approach with standardized readily available steel member shapes and sizes
• Dramatically reduces overall construction schedule by bringing efficiency to all trades
• System was developed with other trades in mind, such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, so that they can spend less time configuring, drilling, and installing

Build Safer

• Safer structure to endure seismic events
• Fewer “at-risk” hours on site due to minimal field personnel and accelerated schedule
• “Lower and locking” connections provide instant stability and alignment to structure prior to bolt up
• All erection is done from arial lifts and baskets and tied-off-at-all times. No walking on steel, ever.
• Minimal to no field hot work
• Precision fabrication and connections translate to repeatable standardized work
• One of the safest erection system available
• Premium performance through redundancy and distributed load transfer
• Durable, seismically sound, blast and progressive collapse resistant

Build in Flexibility

• Optimize occupancies: Place ConX anywhere on a concrete podium without having to align the structural grid above with parking or retail below.
• Build anywhere- Conx is the perfect solution for both high and low seismic environment and we have cost effective option for all regions.
• Other building system integrations – ConX is manufactured and constructed with precision enabling other building elements to be factory built such as exterior skin systems/cladding , MEP coordination, Decking, stair systems and many more
• Infinite architectural freedom and future flexibility
• With our variable “kit of parts” we can offer almost any building solution

Build Sustainably

• Steel is the most recycled content in the world the only true “cradle-to-cradle” recycled material
• Accelerated schedules reduces CO2 emissions
• Significantly greener. Lower CO2 emissions
• Greener. Less wasteful from concept to completion
• Developed with efficiency and sustainability as primary goals

Build Savings

• Potential for 10% savings on WRAP insurance (more for larger projects)
• Lean crews – far less field labor
• Lowers Total Installed Cost (TIC) of project
• Potential for savings in insurance premiums
• Lower cost
• Less costly and time-consuming field inspections due to special inspection of welds taking place in the factory

ConX vs. Light Gauge Steel

In the last 10 to 15 years, components of light gauge steel have essentially replicated structural wood products. The ConX System offers significant benefits over light gauge steel, at a comparable cost:

Build Faster

• 2x-5x time faster than all the alternatives
• Pre-fabricated components accelerate delivery schedule
• Pre-approved connections accelerated plan checks and regulatory approvals
• Faster design through delivery than any other structural alternative
• Shorter lead times due to systemic approach with standardized readily available steel member shapes and sizes
• Dramatically reduces overall construction schedule by bringing efficiency to all trades
• System was developed with other trades in mind, such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, so that they can spend less time configuring, drilling, and installing

Build Safer

• Safer structure to endure seismic events
• Fewer “at-risk” hours on site due to minimal field personnel and accelerated schedule
• “Lower and locking” connections provide instant stability and alignment to structure prior to bolt up
• All erection is done from arial lifts and baskets and tied-off-at-all times. No walking on steel, ever.
• Minimal to no field hot work
• Precision fabrication and connections translate to repeatable standardized work
• One of the safest erection system available
• Non-combustible – mitigates fire risk
• Durable and dimensionally stable – doesn’t expand or contract with moisture content, nor will it shrink, creep, rot, bow, mold, split, decay
• Premium performance through redundancy and distributed load transfer
• Durable, seismically sound, blast and progressive collapse resistant and non-combustible

Build in Flexibility

• Optimize occupancies: Place ConX anywhere on a concrete podium without having to align the structural grid above with parking or retail below
• Build anywhere- ConX is the perfect solution for both high and low seismic environment and we have cost effective option for all regions
• Other building system integrations – ConX is manufactured and constructed with precision enabling other building elements to be factory built such as exterior skin systems/cladding , MEP coordination, Decking, stair systems and many more
• Infinite architectural freedom and future flexibility
• With our variable “kit of parts” we can offer almost any building solution

Build Sustainably

• Steel is the most recycled content in the world the only true “cradle-to-cradle” recycled material
• Accelerated schedules reduces CO2 emissions
• Significantly greener. Lower CO2 emissions
• Greener. Less wasteful from concept to completion
• Developed with efficiency and sustainability as primary goals

Build Higher

• Ability to build higher than the building code limitations governing wood frame (wood typically limited at 5 stories)

Build Savings

• Potential for 10% savings on WRAP insurance (more for larger projects).
• Lean crews – far less field labor intensive
• Lowers Total Installed Cost (TIC) of project
• Potential for savings in insurance premiums
• Lower cost
• Less costly and time-consuming field inspections due to special inspection of welds taking place in the factory

ConX vs. Concrete

Structural concrete is rarely specified for the residential component of high-density, mid-rise and mixed-use projects because of the cost and the structural requirement to align all vertical load paths throughout the multiple occupancies. ConXR is ideal for residential structures because the redundant, interconnected spans eliminate the need to align vertical load paths from residential floors through retail and parking structures. In commercial structures, use of ConXL vs. concrete often enables savings in the foundation or footings of building due to the efficient distribution of loads through the nodal moment frame/space frame design and because ConXL is a comparatively lighter weight structure.

Build Faster

• 2x-5x time faster than all the alternatives
• Pre-fabricated components accelerate delivery schedule
• Pre-approved connections accelerated plan checks and regulatory approvals
• Faster design through delivery than any other structural alternative
• Shorter lead times due to systemic approach with standardized readily available steel member shapes and sizes
• Dramatically reduces overall construction schedule by bringing efficiency to all trades
• System was developed with other trades in mind, such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, so that they can spend less time configuring, drilling, and installing

Build Safer

• Lighter and safer structure to endure seismic events
• Fewer “at-risk” hours on site due to minimal field personnel and accelerated schedule
• “Lower and locking” connections provide instant stability and alignment to structure prior to bolt up
• All erection is done from arial lifts and baskets and tied-off-at-all times. No walking on steel, ever.
• Minimal to no field hot work
• Precision fabrication and connections translate to repeatable standardized work
• One of the safest erection system available
• Premium performance through redundancy and distributed load transfer
• Eliminates disruptive traffic, cross-trade activity, and other noise and waste associated with placing concrete
• Durable, seismically sound, blast and progressive collapse resistant

Build in Flexibility

• Optimize occupancies: Place ConX anywhere on a concrete podium without having to align the structural grid above with parking or retail below
• Build anywhere- ConX is the perfect solution for both high and low seismic environment and we have cost effective option for all regions
• Other building system integrations – ConX is manufactured and constructed with precision enabling other building elements to be factory built such as exterior skin systems/cladding , MEP coordination, Decking, stair systems and many more
• Infinite architectural freedom and future flexibility
• With our variable “kit of parts” we can offer almost any building solution

Build Sustainably

• Steel is the most recycled content in the world the only true “cradle-to-cradle” recycled material
• Accelerated schedules reduces CO2 emissions
• Significantly greener. Lower CO2 emissions
• Greener. Less wasteful from concept to completion
• Developed with efficiency and sustainability as primary goals

ConX vs. Other Structural Methods

Build Faster

• 2x-5x time faster than all the alternatives
• Pre-fabricated components accelerate delivery schedule
• Pre-approved connections accelerated plan checks and regulatory approvals
• Faster design through delivery than any other structural alternative
• Shorter lead times due to systemic approach with standardized readily available steel member shapes and sizes
• Dramatically reduces overall construction schedule by bringing efficiency to all trades
• System was developed with other trades in mind, such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, so that they can spend less time configuring, drilling, and installing

Build Safer

• Safer structure to endure seismic events
• Fewer “at-risk” hours on site due to minimal field personnel and accelerated schedule
• “Lower and locking” connections provide instant stability and alignment to structure prior to bolt up
• All erection is done from arial lifts and baskets and tied-off-at-all times. No walking on steel, ever.
• Minimal to no field hot work
• Precision fabrication and connections translate to repeatable standardized work
• One of the safest erection system available
• Non-combustible – mitigates fire risk
• Durable and dimensionally stable – doesn’t expand or contract with moisture content, nor will it shrink, creep, rot, bow, mold, split, decay
• Premium performance through redundancy and distributed load transfer
• Durable, seismically sound, blast and progressive collapse resistant and non-combustible

Build in Flexibility

• Optimize occupancies: Place ConX anywhere on a concrete podium without having to align the structural grid above with parking or retail below
• Build anywhere- ConX is the perfect solution for both high and low seismic environment and we have cost effective option for all regions
• Other building system integrations – ConX is manufactured and constructed with precision enabling other building elements to be factory built such as exterior skin systems/cladding , MEP coordination, Decking, stair systems and many more
• Infinite architectural freedom and future flexibility
• With our variable “kit of parts” we can offer almost any building solution

Build Sustainably

• Steel is the most recycled content in the world the only true “cradle-to-cradle” recycled material
• Accelerated schedules reduces CO2 emissions
• Significantly greener. Lower CO2 emissions
• Greener. Less wasteful from concept to completion
• Developed with efficiency and sustainability as primary goals

Build Savings

• Potential for 10% savings on WRAP insurance (more for larger projects).
• Lean crews – far less field labor intensive
• Lowers Total Installed Cost (TIC) of project
• Potential for savings in insurance premiums
• Lower cost
• Less costly and time-consuming field inspections due to special inspection of welds taking place in the factory