Ultimate Structural Integrity
- Inherent seismic, progressive collapse and blast resistance of the ConX System meets the most stringent building code criteria including: ATFP (Anti-Terrorism Force Protection), UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria), AISC Seismic Provisions and California’s Office of Statewide Healthcare Planning and Development (OSHPD) requirements. Read more about the codification
- Premium moment-frame/space-frame structure with inherent bi-axial performance (without cost premium)
- Gravity stabilized structure can be quickly and safely lowered and locked™ together on-site
Simplified Design and Simplified Structure
- Faster design through delivery than any other structural alternative
- One connection used redundantly simplifies interface with other systems and finishes (e.g. fire-sprinklers, ceilings, cladding)
- Brace and shear wall free structure enables unprecedented freedom for interior layout, exterior design, window placement and future reconfiguration
- Entire team can organize around digital chassis with high value digital Building Information Modeling (BIM) at earliest stages of design
- Redundant use of standardized structural connection holds potential to simplify and accelerate the approval process
Predictability in Cost, Schedule and Quality
- ConX brings a lower Total Installed Cost vs. any other structural option
- Accelerated schedule lowers overall risk and brings structures into service more rapidly
- Welding and associated special inspection of connections takes place in a safe and controlled factory environment
Greener through Optimization of Materials and other Resources
- Less overall waste in an efficient factory environment. ConX = 2-3% “drop” vs. industry avg. = 6-8%
- Typically lighter and greener structure vs. conventional options (up to 30% less steel)
- ConX bi-axial connections distribute loads efficiently throughout a structure and enable simplified, less costly footings and foundations
- No field welding = speed and safety and lower CO2 emissions from fossil fuels
- Transient field labor is replaced with factory labor that can live near their workplace
- ConX is the only moment frame steel system that can be designed for disassembly and reassembly
Modular Systemized Approach to Structure
- AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) and IBC (International Building Code) approved; PIP (Process Industry Practices) compliant system
- Common connectivity expands opportunity for modularization of piping, equipment, HVAC and other systems and finishes beyond the structure
- Predictable structure simplifies maintenance and reduces associated time and costs
Faster Construction Schedule
- ConXtech’s finite set of connectors and steel shapes and weights reduces material lead times
- Factory built assemblies significantly accelerate delivery of structure. Typically 2 to 5X faster than conventional steel (Faster ROI, Lower Peak Capital)
- Less on-site disruption (existing facility is often still operational during construction) due to just-in-time delivery of frame assemblies, fewer field personnel, shorter construction duration, elimination of emissions from field welding, and reduced noise, traffic congestion and on-site waste
