Big Company
#1 in Guatemala
65 years old
From experience
Quote
CustomerUniversidad Del Valle
TypeSpatial Structures
CountryGuatemala

About the project

As ITM Group, we believe in the development, innovation, and expansion of differential and novel structural spaces. This structure is distinguished by its innovative design, which resembles a large trunk of a Ceiba tree, the National Tree of Guatemala.

The project covers an area of 2,800 square meters and effective planning was carried out for the type of structure to be built. It should be noted that it is unique of its kind in the country.

The Tree - CIT UVG Guatemala

Structure 

 

The design was an arduous process that surpassed the construction paradigms in Guatemala.

The assembly process began with research into a series of technical and logistical specifications. Single-bolt connections with connecting spheres were used, achieving an upward assembly technique, starting from the central base and expanding in such a way that the structure reached a clear diameter of one hundred meters.

It was decided to use electrostatic powder coating, which allows for durability and an aesthetic finish. It is worth noting that Grupo ITM is currently the only company in the region that uses this painting process for any type of structure.

 

 

Important Data:
  • Spatial structure of a triangular plant, with a length of 68.67 by 97 meters.
  • The structure is supported by a 20m high ellipsoidal tower.
  • Approximately 2,000 scaffolding units were used to place each piece of the artwork, with overhead frames, which posed a significant challenge.
  • It has a hexagonal base supported by four points at plaza level and another nine on the top of the building.
  • A total of 2,117 tubes and 545 spheres were used.

Design

Some of the standards with which we design and build are: IBC, ASCE, UBC, AISC, ANSI, AGIES, AASHTO, and in manufacturing, we comply with the standards AWS, ASTM A123/A123m, EN 1317-5, NACE.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) Methodology

Materials

The spheres and other components for the joining and assembly of the structure were imported from Europe.

We select our local and global suppliers based on high quality standards and certifications such as ISO 9001, in addition to all products being certified to ASTM or DIN EN standards.

Manufacturing

 

  • Use of CNC Machines
  • Just in Time Methodology
  • Cellular Manufacturing
  • Multiskilled Workers
  • Pull Production
How do we ensure the quality of our products?

Supply chain control.
We have a quality control department that ensures compliance with established processes.
• Laboratory test control.
• Control of Galvanizing Adherence and Thickness.
• Control of material measurements.
• Control of local suppliers to ensure the origin, quality, and safety of purchased products.
• Materials based on ASTM standards with composition controls.
Computerized Software.

Contact Us

An advisor will contact you as soon as possible.

(+502) 6644 0000
ventas@grupo-itm.com