Advantages

Speed of construction

The panels are large in size and come ready to be installed with a perfect fit. After the concrete is poured the forms stay and the structure is done.

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Cost

The speed and efficiency of the construction process reduce significantly the initial cost.  

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Quality

The form panels are manufactured under controlled conditions to the exact dimensions. On the field they just need to be installed and filled with concrete.

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Flexibility of Design

EBS offers a complete structural envelope solution but accepts easily any other type of construction methods.

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Benefits

In addition to the initial cost savings, the building user is who will really receive the most important benefits on health, safety and low maintenance.

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Speed of construction

Structures built with EBS Structural Concrete Forms encompass several trades; walls, floors, roofs, sills, beams, columns, tie beam, furring, and insulation. Electrical conduits and boxes could also be incorporated in the manufacturing process.

Custom made forms include window and door openings, arches, columns and beams eliminating additional assembly.

Corners and sub-assemblies are made in plant reducing the amount of labor in the field.

Large custom made forms reduce the number of forms to be installed.

Forms are empty, relatively light and easy to install.

Electrical boxes and conduits installed in plant accelerate installation of electrical wiring.

Elevated floors and roofs can be installed immediately after concrete pouring of corresponding walls (supported temporarily by vertical steel studs), eliminating waiting time for concrete to cure.

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Cost

Forms are made in a manufacturing plant, under controlled conditions, material utilization is very high (97%), no waste.

Assembly line operation is very effective, reducing labor costs.

Forms are light; a large quantity can be shipped to the site in one load 7,500 sf (700m2), reducing transportation costs and the need for heavy equipment (tower cranes).

Forms are part of a “kit”, installation does not require skilled or specialized labor. Operators can be trained in less than one week.

Plumbing is installed prior to concrete pouring reducing labor and cost.

Interior and exterior surfaces do not require thick cementicious finishes.

Initial capital investment is significantly lower than other systems like pre-cast.

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Quality

Form panels are made in specialized fixtures in a manufacturing plant under strict quality control.

Each form must be dimensionally correct to be assembled together.

Corners are assembled in plant using fixtures to assure squareness.

Installation follows strict operation procedures to assure quality. These procedures have been proven in many projects.

The structure does not have any structural joints to fill and no cold joints since it is monolithic.

Structures built with EBS forms do not require additional reinforcement. The walls are load bearing.

EBS offers all the inherent strengths of solid cast in place concrete without the persistent problems associated with sealing, connecting, and joints of pre-cast concrete.

As per design, the rigid insulation boards are installed continuously over the structural members eliminating any thermal bridging and optimizing insulation.

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Flexibility of Design

EBS is custom designed with your builder to fit virtually any floor-plan. You can design for just one room or an entire home and there are no limits on square footage or layout.

The system includes wall, elevated floor and roof but our walls can be used with any roofing or flooring system and use the same slab engineering as block construction.
The design flexibility of the EBS means that your builders, designers and engineers actually save time and effort, sometimes saving you weeks in the building process!

From the manufacturing stay point, EBS has developed universal fixtures adjustable to all sizes and shapes. One single production line is capable of manufacturing all the forms making relatively easy to increase manufacturing capacity.

The forms are custom made to comply with the design. They could be made in any size up to 10 ft (3m) by 30 ft (10m) and 4in (10cm) to 12in (30 cm) thick, depending on load carrying capacity required.

The forms incorporate window and door openings, arches, castellated edges, rake shapes, beams and columns.

Thermal insulation could be incorporated in the exterior or interior surface of the wall or in both sides for additional insulation.

Non load-bearing walls could be left partially without concrete to have easy access to the plumbing.

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Benefits

Health Benefits

The major cause of mold/mildew in the home is moisture. EBS’s patented 3-ply system provides a virtually impenetrable barrier to moisture, and it's solid design eliminates noise and discourages pest infestation keeping your family healthier, longer than other building materials.

Mold growth behind drywall (left), step cracks (middle) found on typical concrete block walls, and water seepage (right) are all problems that can be prevented or even eliminated by using Efficient Building Systems.

Safety Benefits

Storm Resistance
Each year thousands people are faced with the daunting challenge of protecting their homes from storm damage. High winds, heavy rains and hurricanes all play havoc on the homeowner. Custom EBS systems are designed to withstand wind speeds in excess of 250 miles per hour and have three layers of moisture barrier protection - helping to keep the water outside where it belongs.

Mold Allergens
The Institute of Medicine estimates that at least one in five Americans suffers from mold allergy-related symptoms including: runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing, itchy nose, itchy throat, sinus infections and skin rashes. EBS’s solid concrete core and moisture barriers deny mold a home by preventing the damp indoor environment this toxic allergen requires.

Pest Invasion

Buildings owners know all too well the danger of not protecting their home from unwanted pests. Termites and similar pest intruders do more damage than all hurricanes, tornadoes and fires combined, costing homeowners an estimated one billion dollars worth of property damage per year. EBS’s “poured-solid” system eliminates the joints and cracks found in other types of walls that allow for pest infestation.

Environmental Benefits

Our system is eco-friendly. Green-building practices and similar efforts help to reduce unnecessary burden on our environment. EBS’s patented design helps contribute to the reduction of the Nation’s dependence on fossil fuels.

EBS is a recipient of the highly coveted PATH award. Given to housing industry innovators, this award provides research monies to those focused on improving the quality, affordability, energy efficiency, durability and environmental performance of new housing technologies.
Efficient Building Systems has also been approved by Miami-Dade testing, which, due to the stringent regulations, assures quality and allows for quick and efficient building inspections.

According to the Energy Federation, the yearly energy consumed by the average new home is about 90 million BTUs and costs nearly $1,400. It is estimated that EBS consumers save an average of 30% on air-conditioning costs, and at least 15% on their total energy bills.

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