Robert J. Simmons CEO, CTO, Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder, ConXtech, Inc. Chassis Based Modular.

Robert J. Simmons

CEO, CTO, Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder, ConXtech, Inc.

Chassis Based Modular

Chassis Based ModularLeveraging Manufacturing Technologies in Construction

AIACC Now Next Future Conference 2012

Copyright©2012 ConXtech, Inc. All rights reserved.

Construction: Decades of Decline in Productivity

“The productivity of the construction industry, as measured by constant contract dollars of new construction work per hourly work hour, has gradually declined… over the past 40 years.”

Source: Paul Teicholz, Ph.D. Professor (Research) Emeritus, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Stanford


Barriers to Systemic Innovation: The “Swarm”

The “Swarm”: A technically and socially complex assembly of diverse, non-aligned enterprises that self organize around each individual project and never repeat

Stratification and Fragmentation No single enterprise No Master Builder No alignment of interests Micro specialization

Commoditization of Specialties Discourages cross discipline

innovation Micro vs. macro optimization

No BETA Forum Automotive – Racetrack Aerospace – Military Marine – Sea Trials Software – BETA Release Construction - ?

Data rich anatomically correct Digital Chassis helps organize the “Swarm”Copyright©2012 ConXtech, Inc. All rights

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Organize the “Swarm” around a Digital Chassis

What can a data rich Digital Chassis do for various stakeholders?


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Henry Ford’s Chassis Based Model T Revolution

Craft based horseless carriage to automotive industry

Affordable, high quality autos for the masses

1909 –1927 15M automobiles all based on the same “Chassis”

19 yrs. & 9+ different models

Predictable Chassis enabled development of 80+ other modular sub-systems.

1913 “Moving Assembly Line” reduces Chassis build time from 14 hrs./car to 1.5 hrs.


Why Chassis Based Modular?

“If automobiles were built today using the same principals and systems the construction industry uses

every car would cost no less than a million dollars”- Magnus Aspegren, BMW Group, DesignWorks USA

Nearly every structure built today can be compared to building a custom car – from scratch – in a parking lot

Must move beyond treating every structure as a one-off prototype?

Need to modularize connectivity of multiple system & assemblies that make up a building

That needs to start with a predictable modular chassis


Organization of the Swarm around a Digital Chassis

Provides a 3D forum for all stakeholders to organize and apply their individual discipline specific expertise and harnesses the value of mass collaboration.

Rapid and early creation of data-rich Digital Chassis


From Wireframe to Parametric Digital Chassis

MODULAR AT A POINT


A Finite number of precise, factory manufactured connectors can produce wide range of mass customizable assemblies

Building assemblies can be configured to produce a modular chassis that supports other systems in a predicable way

Chassis System Made up of Modular Assemblies


Lower & Locking Connector Technology

ConXLConXR

ConX Special Moment Frame “Collars”: Engage the required floor/roof framing element w/ the required vertical support members, creating a

lateral system without additional steel weight. Fully Rigid Nodal connectors free the structure from brace bays or shear walls - creating ultimate architectural freedom and program flexibility.

ConXR™ for Short-Span Applications (Spans 12’ to 20’+)

ConXL™ for Long-Span Applications (Spans 18’ to 65’+)


Kaiser Permanente (SqFt: 65K, ConXL)

Pipe Rack (2-3 level, ConXR)

Industrial / Energy

Portable Tower (SqFt: 10K, ConXL)

Military / Government Data Center

Navy Lodge (SqFt: 152K, ConXR) CoreSite DC (SqFt: 101K, ConXL)

Stanford Law School (SqFt: 87K, ConXL)

The Crossing (SqFt: 525K, ConXR)The Arpeggio (SqFt: 188K, ConXR)

High-Density Residential

Educational

Healthcare

Moffett Field (SqFt: 178K, ConXL)

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Two Connections - Multiple Applications

Predictable Chassis Enables Further Modularization

Pre-Cut DeckingPre-assembled stairs

Exterior Cladding

Modular pre-assembled balconies Pods

Plug & Play Systems & Assemblies


Inter System Connectivity

Modular Formwork Pre-assembled Bolt Cassettes

Predictable Schedule Predictable Quality

Predictable system interfaces create opportunity for added value


Repeatable Work / Knowledge Carry Forward

Error proof the process

Go/no-go fixturing produces accurate assemblies

No custom layout or fit-up eliminates “super specialists”

All welding conducted in optimal position ensuring highest quality

Quality derived from process vs. craftsmanship

Enables “in-process” inspection

Eliminates rework (zero- punch list)


Digital Chassis / Intuitive Assembly

Specifies location and orientation (which end goes where).

Simplifies operations in the field

Accelerates field assembly

De-couples critical paths

Eliminates opportunities for error

Physical chassis precisely matches digital chassis

Predictable delivery

Visual quality control

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Structural System: Full Scale Erector Set

Mass customizable and configurable assemblies


Precision Components from Multiple Sources

Standard fixturing enables column & beam assemblies to be manufactured at separate facilities and meet precise system fit-up tolerances


Modular Chassis: A Framework for Building Intelligently

Building knowledge has expanded exponentially and is decentralized

Knowledge held across many minds & many enterprises Need to apply specialized knowledge in organized fashion Combine Ideas that are currently thought to be unrelated Create collective Intelligence through mass-collaboration Empower stakeholders with accurate real-time knowledge Develop & maintain intersystem connectivity starting at

concept design Enable knowledge carry forward and reuse as much earlier

work as possible Leverage technology


Today, Tomorrow & the Future


Robert J. Simmons CEO, CTO, Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder, ConXtech, Inc. Chassis Based Modular.

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