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SEDEMI celebrates 46 years of experience in the country

SEDEMI celebrates 46 years of experience and success in the Ecuadorian market. Since its foundation in 1977, it has been a benchmark in the construction sector, standing out for its excellence and commitment in the development of great projects. Its history began in Cantón Rumiñahui, with a small industrial maintenance shop, which, thanks to the entrepreneurial vision and hard work of its founder Rafael Proaño, has become a large company with more than 900 direct employees, 500 indirect employees, an industrial plant of 90.000 square meters and solid experience in the execution of more than 5.000 projects around the country.

With a clear vision, the company has established itself in Ecuador as a benchmark for innovation, evolving, and transforming traditional construction processes into Construction 4.0. Under this concept, SEDEMI has been using the BIM Methodology (collaborative construction model), Industrialized Construction (automated and controlled production) and integral management (ERP) for several years -three essential trends in modern construction- with the certainty that companies that do not digitize will be left behind.

During these 46 years, SEDEMI has focused on quality, safety and sustainability, ensuring that each project meet the highest standards. Its business model based on specialization and integrality allows SEDEMI to serve efficiently various sectors such as: Urban, Industry, Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy and Telecommunications, with products and services that exceed the expectations of all its customers.

One of the fundamental pillars of the company has been its highly qualified and committed employees. The company’s team have been essential to the achievement of its goals and the maintenance of its reputation as leaders in the sector. As mentioned by its President Esteban Proaño: “The company recognizes and appreciates the dedication of all its employees throughout these years, since their passion and experience have been essential to successfully face the challenges of each project”.

On this anniversary, SEDEMI reaffirms its commitment to continue building a better country, promoting sustainable development and the digital transformation of the industry.

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SEDEMI contributes to the safety and well-being of Cantón Rumiñahui´s community

From left to right: Eng. Esteban Proaño, Executive President of SEDEMI Corporate Group; Eng. Fabián Iza Mayor of the Municipality of Rumiñahui and Eng. Gandhi Burbano, Executive Director of Constructores Positivos.

In recent days, a recognition ceremony was made to thank SEDEMI and Constructores Positivos for working in the habilitation of bedrooms for 75 new members of the Cantón Rumiñahui Police. This project made together with the Rumiñahui Mayor’s Office, the National Police and private companies, represented a milestone in improving the security and well-being of the community.

In his speech, Rodrigo Puga, Director of Public Works of the Municipality, expressed his feeling of gratitude for the great work done, confirming that the new police personnel who join the service of the canton, have an appropriate and dignified place for their temporary residence. “I want to publicly thank SEDEMI, led by Esteban Proaño, who demonstrated that private companies can work together with the municipality to achieve development”.

Esteban Proaño, Executive President of the SEDEMI Corporate Group, stated that one of the greatest virtues that human beings have is cooperation, through which large projects can be done. He congratulated the Mayor Fabián Iza for the vision of working hard for the benefit of the community. On the other hand, Mr. Gandhi Burbano, Executive Director of Constructores Positivos mentioned: “Public-private partnerships work. There is no need to sign an agreement. This rehabilitation has been done in less than a month and with great success”.

Finally, Fabián Iza delivered the recognition plaque to SEDEMI and Constructores Positivos, emphasizing that the place where the bedrooms were set up was abandoned until recently. “Thanks to SEDEMI and Constructores Positivos, we have turned it into a vital space, for citizen security. Today we want to recognize and express our gratitude for the work that you have done”.

To close this ceremony, the authorities toured the rehabilitated facilities and learned about all the work that has been carried the last weeks.

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Benefits of Industrialized Construction

In an increasingly competitive and constantly evolving world, companies must quickly adapt to meet market demands, especially in the construction sector where having an industrialized construction plant has become a significant competitive advantage for those companies that want to differentiate themselves.

Industrialized construction is an innovative approach that uses advanced technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation, to streamline production processes and produce high-quality parts and pieces faster and more cost-effectively.

Industrialized construction is a reality in Ecuador, with Sedemi being one of the companies with the greatest specialization and experience in the market, thanks to its 45 years of experience in all types of infrastructure, its own industrial plant of 90,000 square meters, a supply stock of imported materials such as steel, and a team of qualified engineers, which allows them to start a project at any time.

According to Esteban Proaño, President of the Sedemi Corporate Group, there are several benefits of having an industrialized construction plant, the following being the most important:

Greater efficiency: The automation of processes allows greater precision and speed in production, which translates into a significant improvement in operational efficiency. Manufacturing times are reduced, errors are minimized and associated costs are considerably reduced.

Flexibility and customization: Industrialized construction also offers the ability to quickly adapt to changing market needs. The standardization of processes allows greater flexibility to customize products and meet specific customer demands, without compromising quality or affecting delivery times.

Sustainability: Through industrialized construction, parts and pieces are manufactured in a controlled environment, which later allows proper waste and scrap management.

Cost reduction: The automation and optimization of production processes contribute to the reduction of operating costs. The elimination of repetitive manual tasks and the minimization of errors allow the organization to have greater profitability.

“Having their own industrialized manufacturing plant has become essential for those organizations that wish to maintain a competitive position in the market. This process provides greater efficiency, flexibility, constant innovation and cost reduction, giving companies a very important strategic advantage” concluded Esteban Proaño.

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The development of industry and commerce thanks to the use of efficient infrastructure

Logistics centers are integral constructions where the reception and storage of any type of merchandise is carried out, to be later transported to different provinces, being an alternative widely used in Ecuadorian industry and commerce since it generates efficiency and competitiveness

During and after the pandemic, companies found themselves in need of having more than one logistics center to decentralize the distribution of their products to different regions of the country, and also to be able to meet the demand of the national market. Likewise, logistics has taken on great importance thanks to the growth of online commerce.

Ecuador is not far behind this booming construction trend and today there is a growing demand in the country for these types of buildings, which require high level of specialization and compliance of quality standards. Sedemi is a construction company with a long history that has incorporated Construction 4.0 to have greater control in the execution and planning of projects, as well as the automation of processes, achieving greater efficiency and optimization of resources.

The infrastructure of a logistics center is made mostly of steel, an optimal material for its construction, thanks to its excellent features, such as its ideal resistance for large projects, as well as contributing to the construction of large spaces compared to concrete. According to Erick Martínez: “we work with our clients from the design stage with integral and tailored solutions that provide safety and quality”.

The development of the country´s industry and commerce is gradually locating within these solutions that represent a great advantage even in construction time, which can vary according to  size.  For example, a 10.000 m² building can take 6 months long thanks to the industrialized manufacturing of its components in the plant, likewise it can go towards larger dimensions according to the company´s needs.

Undoubtedly, this construction trend is booming not only in Ecuador but throughout Latin America, where it also represents positive growth in industry and commerce, with a significant potential market. However, it is necessary to have a highly prepared and specialized construction company to build this kind of solution, with the purpose of delivering quality and durability.

“Sedemi is supported by its trajectory, with super structures of more than 300.000 m², working with large and renowned companies such as Grupo Superior, UMCO, La Provenzana, among others, using industrialized manufacturing, which makes the construction faster and more precise” said Martínez.

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6 tendencies that will lead the construction industry this 2023

Construction is a challenging industry lead by trends that evolve and reinvent each year, guiding society towards a sustainable and digitized future, with construction methods that have been adapting to social and economic changes, as well as the market´s new demands, such as the growing concern for the environment. This 2023 is not an exception and here we want to talk about the 6 more important trends that will be present in Ecuadorian construction this year.

1.- Environmental Awareness: In a world that is more concerned about the environment, the construction industry must be aligned with the new paradigms, which is why people look for projects that are truly sustainable and careful with nature, such as using recyclable materials like structural steel, which generate little environmental impact and is 100% reusable.

Currently, construction projects are committed to a more rational management of resources such as water and electricity, which is why 2023 will promote: reuse water systems, use of rainwater, energy optimization through solar panels or wind power generation. This will reduce costs and generate a positive impact on the environmental footprint.

2.- Automation: The use of advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, drones, 3D printing and nanotechnology will be part of the country and the world in 2023, and construction is the ideal sector to apply them. For years Construction 4.0 has been seen, and it will continue to constantly evolve to carry out processes as: verification of safety standards, save labor costs and guarantee that projects are built precisely meeting specifications, in addition to being durable over time.

3.- BIM Technology and Virtual Reality: BIM Methodology is a process to create a 3D model of an infrastructure, to verify its digital representation and identify the interaction between architecture and the different engineering disciplines. As the construction industry grows and evolves, this trend becomes more popular and is used in Ecuador, allowing architects and engineers to plan, design and build an structure to a simulated scale, saving time and costs. The year 2023 will not be the exception and there will undoubtedly be an improvement in digital processes, in addition to having virtual reality for construction plans.

4.- Analytics and Bid Data: Thanks to the growing need to save costs, materials and time, Big Data is an important tool for large construction companies. For example, analyzing the energy consumption data and sources can help to propose strategies to optimize its use and reduce emissions that harm the environment.

5.- Modular Construction: Without a doubt, if there is something that is setting a trend in 2023 is modular construction, an effective alternative that uses prefabricated components that are later assembled in the construction site. This type of construction is friendly with the environment because it does not require water and generates a minimum amount of waste. In addition, construction time is shorter, which favor costs and quality control processes.

6.- Bright and multifunctional spaces: In both homes and offices, multifunctional spaces have become a trend, where, bright and flexible building designs manage to convey a feeling of spaciousness, integrating different environments into one.

Sedemi has been in the Ecuadorian industry for 45 years and is a leader in construction processes nationwide, aligned with the trends that favor the industry and contribute to the development of the country and the region. “We are always at the forefront of processes in accordance with new paradigms, and above all to the needs of the country and the planet, promoting sustainability in each of our projects”. Commented Esteban Proaño, president of Grupo Corporativo Sedemi.

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Sedemi builds the suspension bridge that will connect Pastaza and Morona Santiago in the Ecuadorian Amazon

For the benefit of the Ecuadorian families living in the Amazon, a new 120-meter-long suspension bridge will soon be inaugurated that will connect the provinces of Pastaza and Morona Santiago, in the Mera Canton (Cumandá). This viaduct is financed by the Amazon Technical Secretary and the Morona Santiago Prefecture, together with the Chaka Cumandá Consortium and the Ecuadorian Construction Company Sedemi, to build this large-scale project that will bring its inhabitants a better development of the economy by increasing the production of dragon fruit.

 This bridge will allow the passage of heavy transport that will help the mobilization and commercialization of products from the area, it will increase tourism to Morona Santiago, allowing tourists to visit this wonderful place that has extensive green areas in a natural setting that includes exceptional flora and fauna, as well as waterfalls, lagoons and rivers; besides being the main producer of dragon fruit, locally exporting this aphrodisiac fruit.

This mega infrastructure is 100% Ecuadorian, carried out thanks to the effort and knowledge of Sedemi, a company that has vast experience in large-scale projects during its 45 years of trajectory. Its highly trained staff was involved in the entire construction of the bridge, including Mr. Carlos Albán, Head of Sedemi Urban Projects, who pronounced himself proud to participate in this work. “It was a project that entailed challenges for all those in charge, both operational and technical, which will undoubtedly become a path of progress for the entire region,” Albán mentioned.

Most of the structure was manufactured at Sedemi´s high-tech plant, located in Sangolquí, which was transported to the point of construction to join two provinces of the Amazon. Many obstacles were encountered both in logistics and in the route that was chosen, since the pieces were large, approximately 7 meters long and 6 meters wide.

Despite the challenges that were successfully overcome, the immediacy in which the project was completed was magnificent, since it usually takes six months to build a bridge of such dimension, being installed in just two and a half months based on the technique that was used in the execution process.

Carlos Zabala, President of the Planning Council of the CTA (Amazon Technical Secretary) declared, “This bridge is a desire for the citizens and in fact brings progress and development for the Amazonian population.

This is only the first of many projects that will continue in both provinces and will provide important access to Macas. “We believe the construction of this bridge is necessary since it represents connectivity and economic productivity, we have declared this road as the dragon fruit route, since this emblematic fruit can be transported to the Andean Region and the Ecuadorian Coast” commented Rafael Antuni, Morona Santiago Prefect.

The bridge will be delivered as soon as it is finished, promising to be a source of important economic development for the Amazon, making visible the progress of its provinces and society, who will benefit from this project. Today Ecuador walks towards the future thanks to Sedemi and all the national industries that work for the country.

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Why does a telecommunications structure collapse?

The metallic structures that support telecommunications antennas play an important role in the development of the country and society, due to the inherent need for personal and professional communication. It is necessary to prevent structures from failing and guarantee the provision of this vital service.

Without an adequate planning for the construction of telecommunications structures, they can collapse or fall. The most common reasons are:

1.- Bad Design: It is necessary that the design of the structure is appropriate, based on several factors that must be analyzed by the engineers in charge of giving life to the project. It must comply with the EIA/TIA/222-F/G regulations for towers and structures that are made with the help of a licensed software that makes each element with the space and height restrictions as needed.

It is important to know the load to be supported at the beginning of the project, to determine the number of materials that will be required. Likewise, in the amount of load, it is important to consider the future growth of equipment or antennas to be installed.

The speed of the wind is an important factor during design, since based on it and the calculation formulas described in the standard, models are created to validate that the materials, in the chosen thicknesses, are enough to withstand the force of the wind.

2.- Poor manufacturing: This can occur when whoever that transforms the design omits welding details or are executed by unqualified personnel, replacing materials without performing a simulation through the use of licensed software to validate the impact; likewise, when the appropriate tools are not used to make bends, perforations or cuts of the material. All errors in the manufacturing process will influence in the life span of the telecommunications structure.

3.- Bad construction process: This point is associated with how to install the structure for telecommunications, outlining the path prior to installation. It is important to take certain considerations such as the reactions that the structure will generate to the ground, the portable capacity of the soil in its lower strata (at least up to six 6 meters deep) and the foundation design, that is, the resistance of the structure in critical conditions like the wind.

4.- Lack of preventive maintenance: Finally, one of the most common causes for the possible collapse of a structure is the lack of preventive maintenance that the same standard recommends, with actions such as adjusting and changing bolts; and analysis of new load before installing.

“Creating the design of a physical structure and transforming it into reality is a challenge for construction professionals, which is why it is necessary to carry it out with a specialized Ecuadorian company like SEDEMI, which has been in the industry for 45 years and has the qualified personnel for projects of great magnitude, contributing to the development of the country under high quality standards” commented the engineer Juan Carlos Díaz Ulloa,  Telecommunications Manager in SEDEMI Corporate Group.

Metal structure to support telecommunications antennas under construction

The telecommunications sector is important for the country in terms of communication and digitization. As it is part of the projects that the Ministry of Telecommunications and the Information Society (MINTEL) and the Government in power must promote to improve the connectivity of people within the Universal Service Plan and thus building a better future for Ecuadorians by reducing the digital gap of coverage, access and affordability, which have been identified as a cause of inequality in Ecuador.

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SEDEMI promotes the country´s hydrocarbon industry, thanks to its contribution to the oil sector

Water and crude oil storage tanks for phase 1 of the Tiputini Process Plant in block 43

The Ecuadorian company SEDEMI, an expert in the field of construction of mega structures, has 45 years of experience, especially in the oil field, making a strong contribution to this industry and supporting the objectives set by the Ecuadorian government to increase production, and thus contribute to the growth of this important sector in the country.

The finances and economy of Ecuador depend largely on oil, being a fundamental factor in national development, since it is the main source of foreign currency that allows financing the state budget. In 2021, the country increased its annual oil exports by up to 51%, going from 4,685 million dollars in 2020 to 7,090 million between January and November 2021, which makes it the main export product essential for the local economy.

Atmospheric tanks are essential structures for the oil industry, since they are large storage containers in which oil and its derivatives are deposited once they have been processed, with the aim of later being transformed into a final product. This is the case of the water and crude oil storage tanks for phase I of the Tiputini Process Plant in block 43 of the Aguarico canton; designed, prefabricated, transported and built in the oil field by SEDEMI.

These structures of 27 meters in diameter and 15 meters high, are mega constructions that were prefabricated within SEDEMI’s own plant, based on ASTM A-36 steel and under high quality certification standards aligned to API 650. The project was delivered complete and operational in a total of 270 days, with an approximate cost of 10 million dollars. This construction was carried out in a consortium between SEDEMI and CONDUTO.

The tanks have all kinds of internal and external benefits necessary for the work in an oil field, such as access to the interior of the structure, a cleaning door, helical ladder to light up the tank, pipes and fire protection systems, perfectly designed to facilitate the work of employees. In addition, they are made of a material that allows a longer lifespan, surviving the climatic conditions of the Aguarico sector.

Crude oil storage tanks, prefabricated by SEDEMI.

“A project of this magnitude requires all our commitment, since preparing, transporting and building is a meticulous task that requires great experience, the same that qualifies our staff to do it. Having our own manufacturing plant is undoubtedly a unique benefit of SEDEMI, which allows us to collaborate in this type of construction and be part of the growth of the country’s hydrocarbon industry with a 100% Ecuadorian team,” said Esteban Proaño, CEO of SEDEMI Corporate Group.

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SEDEMI Ecuadorian company builds the largest electrical building in Ecuador´s hydrocarbon industry

With the intention of centralizing the energy and distributing it evenly in the Tiputini Process Center (CPT), of block 43 – ITT, the Ecuadorian company SEDEMI built the “Power Control Building – PCB-40000” with an estimated value of 3’000,000.00 in a total of 150 working days, delivering the building 100% operational, which demonstrates the efficiency in the construction of this highly equipped facility.

The benefit of this electrical building is of high value for the Ishpingo, Tiputini and Tambococha platforms belonging to block 43 – ITT, providing the oil industry with the ability to monitor and control energy distribution operations in all stages of crude oil treatment: exploration, extraction and transportation.

The structure and technology of the electrical and control room called PCR or PCB-40000, allows the integration of all electrical activities in a single point of operation, allowing to concentrate within the same place the power equipment for energy distribution, the electronic equipment for the monitoring and control of the energy to be supplied and the auxiliary service systems for the PCR, ensuring a healthy and safe environment for the staff, as well as an efficient performance of electrical and electronic equipment within an air-conditioned environment. This project helped to have a centralized control of oil exploitation, obtaining great achievements in the generation, transport and distribution of energy.

The construction of this electrical building was a challenge for Sedemi. Its 45 years of experience in the construction of mega structures, allowed it to deliver the project in a record time, fulfilling expectations. This first class electrical and containerized control building distributes, stores and centralizes energy to block 43-ITT. Internally, the building includes workstations, administration offices and meeting rooms; as well as architectural finishes specifically designed to optimize control and energy systems.

The functions it performs are at various voltage levels, so the PCB is able to contain, integrate and manage equipment and electrical and electronic systems safely for both the personnel and the equipment in the PCB.

Previously this energy was achieved through electric generators, now all Tiputini energy platforms are interconnected to the electrical building, being the heart and matrix of the sector, an innovative alternative to lay the way to new operating systems of energy control, contributing to the development of the hydrocarbon industry of the country and guaranteeing the good performance and operation of installed equipment and construction material.

To comply with this precedent, SEDEMI developed the conceptual engineering, basic engineering and detailed engineering for the electrical and control building, allowing to establish the milestones that guaranteed the appropriate technical conditions for a correct operation of the PCB.

“The construction came true thanks to the work of 120 professionals trained for this mega project. As an Ecuadorian company, we appreciate the trust placed in us to build the buildings of tomorrow, which are undoubtedly a major contribution to the development of the hydrocarbon and oil industry, a sector that is advancing daily and is of great importance for the economy of the country” commented Esteban Proaño, President of the SEDEMI Corporate Group.

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SEDEMI Ecuadorian company leads Construction 4.0 and BIM methodology in the country

Construction 4.0 is a new concept that allows the industrialization of construction processes. A sector that was typically more conservative which today, thanks to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the so-called Industry 4.0, has recently spread to the construction sector, offering a window of opportunity for the pending transformation that this sector has been needing for a long time.  

 

Hand in hand with the use of the BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology that allows project information to be centralized in a single model, as well as reducing execution time and cost, to improve communication between the areas involved and anticipate interferences in advance. Specifically, it is about designing a digital model that is as complete as possible, and that contains not only structural information but also architectural, hydro-sanitary, HVAC, and electrical information, which allows the daily control of the project´s execution, synchronizing at the same time with the measurements and budgets made, being able to control step by step the variations of these two variables while the project progresses.

 

In this way, conceptualizing construction as a manufacturing industry is necessary to achieve an approximation towards an Industry 4.0 approach. The aim is to have projects like factories and with construction and production processes that industrialize and finally incorporate technology, allowing substantial improvements in costs, time, and productivity.

It is estimated that by applying construction 4.0 and BIM methodology, projects could increase their productivity by 5 or more, if they acquire a production style similar to that of the manufacturing industry and make their technological transition towards automation and the use of data. We can speak of two fundamental pillars: the industrialization of construction processes and the incorporation of emerging technologies.

Since 2020, SEDEMI has been working on the incorporation and execution of projects through the use of construction 4.0 and BIM methodology, positioning itself as a leader in Ecuador with iconic projects such as the UMCO Logistics Center, the Grupo Superior Logistics Center, the Grupo Superior Corporate Building, the La Fabril Detergent Plant, among others. In addition, SEDEMI has an industrial complex of 90,000 m2, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery. Its industrialized manufacturing processes allow it to offer integral solutions with quality above the standard.

 

SEDEMI believes in Construction 4.0, hand in hand with an approach that promulgates 3 pillars in its implementation, allowing the participation of people (social), business (economic) and technology (technological). It is impossible to present technology as something distant from people and their needs. In this way we seek, through people, to transform construction business models with a view to technology.

The impact of the main industry technologies in construction 4.0 is based on grouping robotics, big data, cloud, virtual reality, cybersecurity, simulation, vertical and horizontal integration, among others. The magic comes in knowing how to work with them for the benefit of the projects. In this way, the combination of technology with robotics achieves the digital transformation of the construction sector 4.0. SEDEMI presents business models and ways of doing innovative projects with quality and at the same level of the best construction companies in the world, offering employment to more than 800 people nationwide.