APPLICATION OF CONTAINER USE AS ALTERNATIVES IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, IN HOUSING BUILDINGS

Abstract

The scope of Civil Engineering is in constant evolution, often new construction techniques are created aiming at greater productivity and economy. In this context, then, a method emerged that, in addition to promoting these advantages, brings an essential sustainable bias nowadays: it is the construction with containers. The work presents the feasibility of using containers as a housing alternative, as a viable and sustainable solution within civil construction. Its main advantages and disadvantages are highlighted compared to the constructive method of the traditional system. With the growing consumption of natural resources, the challenges of more sustainable development also grow, thus living in the increasingly demanding socio-economic market, companies face daily challenges such as better process management, waste disposal, global trends, such as increased competitiveness, durability, technical feasibility, sustainable practices, economy, quality in terms of housing habitability and speed in terms of execution time. Thus, to stand out in the market, companies seek to innovate, implement and execute quickly, aiming at technology, profit, cost, deadlines, project management, following increasingly strict environmental and social requirements. The use of the container reflects the current concern related to sustainability since currently, civil construction is one of the main polluters across the planet, however, it has been used as a construction method due to its great ease of mobility and adaptation, material resistance, and its ease of handling and transport. We are well aware that it can provide a pleasant infrastructure at a low cost.