System beats individual components: Efficiently reduce construction time with SAGER system solutions
Author: Sebastian Zurkinden
by Sebastian Zurkinden
System solutions in construction: customised systems from SAGER
Tight schedules, scarce resources and increasing demands characterise everyday construction work. At the same time, the coordination effort between trades takes up a lot of time and resources and the shortage of skilled labour is increasing. This is precisely where our sophisticated construction system solutions come in. When all components of a construction phase are technically coordinated, projects can be realised faster, more safely and more economically. With SAGER system solutions in construction, you reduce construction time, minimise interfaces and increase execution reliability on the construction site.

Construction challenges: time pressure, shortage of skilled labour and coordination effort

Everyday life on construction sites is characterised by deadline bottlenecks and complex coordination. Specialised experts are hard to come by, several trades have to be synchronised and components from different manufacturers are not always compatible.

If this coordination is lacking, delays occur at the transitions between trades. Improvisation on the construction site costs time, increases the risk of errors and puts a strain on the budget. External factors such as weather conditions or staff shortages further exacerbate the situation.

A classic example is the façade: if the insulation and the fastening system are not precisely matched to each other, uncertainties arise in the execution. This results in delays, additional costs or, in the worst case, building physics defects. In construction practice, damage analyses and specialist publications have shown for years that inadequate detailing and insufficiently coordinated interfaces are among the most common causes of structural damage. Particularly in the building envelope, uncoordinated systems, missing connection details or incompatible fastening solutions lead to moisture damage, thermal bridges or premature signs of ageing. Practical reports and specialist information on typical causes of damage to façades can be found at Building envelope Switzerland.

Why short assembly times are a decisive success factor

Time is one of the most important economic factors in the construction process.

Economic efficiency: The shorter the installation time, the lower the labour costs and ancillary construction site costs. Equipment and infrastructure costs are reduced. At the same time, the building can be utilised or marketed earlier.

Planning capability: Fast and clearly structured construction processes reduce delays. When systems are delivered ready for installation, assembly can begin immediately. This significantly increases process reliability.

Building quality: The shorter components are exposed to the weather, the lower the risk of damage. At the same time, the susceptibility to errors is reduced if trades can work in a structured manner and without improvisation.

SAGER system solutions in construction: processing reliability, support & harmonised components

Our SAGER system solutions address precisely these points. We offer well thought-out product packages in which all components are harmonised with each other in terms of building physics. From the insulation board to the fixing and the foil, you receive a solution from a single source.

This means for you:

  • System compatibility tested for building physics
  • Reduced interfaces between trades
  • Minimised error potential
  • Clear responsibilities

Our system solutions in construction are comprehensively documented and certified. This makes planning easier, creates certainty for tenders and simplifies acceptance.

Another advantage is our practice-orientated development. Ease of installation takes centre stage. Connection details, fixing points and material coordination are designed in such a way that hardly any adjustments are required on site.

Should any questions arise, our technical support team is on hand to advise planners and installers. If required, also directly on site.

Your added value in planning and execution

A well thought-out system solution in construction offers clear advantages for all project participants.

For planners: The coordination effort is significantly reduced. Instead of testing numerous individual products, you can rely on a tested overall system. This saves time in the planning phase and increases implementation reliability.

For performers: Clear system components enable a structured and efficient construction process. Fewer queries, less improvisation, higher productivity.

For builders and developers: Shorter construction times reduce costs and stress. At the same time, the system solution on site ensures high quality and long-term safety. There is a central point of contact for warranty issues.

Conclusion: system beats individual components

Coordinated system solutions in construction reduce construction time, minimise interfaces and increase the quality of execution. The system approach is a clear competitive advantage, especially in the face of increasing demands in construction.

Are you planning a project with high efficiency and execution reliability requirements? Get in touch with us. Together we will analyse your project and show you how you can reduce construction time and minimise interfaces with SAGER system solutions.