{"id":14767,"date":"2017-07-21T13:42:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T17:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alliedsteel.wpengine.com\/?p=14767"},"modified":"2024-08-06T08:38:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T12:38:51","slug":"the-first-pre-engineered-steel-structure-school-is-constructed-in-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliedbuildings.com\/the-first-pre-engineered-steel-structure-school-is-constructed-in-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Pre-Engineered Steel Structure School is Constructed in Chile"},"content":{"rendered":"

written by: Stephanie Pavolini<\/em><\/p>\n

Lycee Charles de Gaulle, Concepci\u00f3n, Chile<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In February 2015 the French Education Society in Concepcion, Chile went into agreement with Allied Steel Buildings, <\/span>and his agent in Chile, Alex Andersen, from Prefabric<\/span>, to develop a new educational facility. The objective, to build the Lycee Charles de Gaulle, would be the largest and most ambitious in pre-engineered metal structures developed in Chile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The school is part of a network of 460 educational establishments in the world that have the same plans of study, educational requirements, quality control in teaching, and administrative criteria applied in France. It is located in the city of Concepcion and has more than 1,000 students. The biggest challenge in the construction of the school was not just the logistical aspect but also the complexities involved in developing a structure used primarily for students. Safety and security plus an attractive, colorful design became the top priority. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The building have three floors and more than 2,180 square meters. The structure, designed and engineered by Allied Steel Buildings in the U.S. and exported through the Port of Houston, took four months to reach its final destination. Pedro Caparros, the architect in charge of the project, explained that communication flowed easily in spite of the distance between the two countries and differences in language. The manager of the school, Marco Diaz, spoke passionately about the opening saying, \u201cthe commercial process was quick. We felt helped along each part of the process by both Allied and their representative in Chile, Alex Andersen, to resolve whatever issues may arise in the construction, which gave us reassurance that we chose the right provider.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The construction of this school, which is the first of its kind in Chile made of a pre-engineered structure, lasted approximately 7 weeks. It was an incredible achievement to finish the project on time as it took place in the middle of Chile\u2019s winter season which caused delays due to heavy rains. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today the Charles de Gaulle School is an impeccable steel structure made of pre-engineered American steel with safety and comfort to be enjoyed by students, parents, and teachers. Caparros explained that the school had been well received by the community saying, \u201cthis building has been a significant change for everyone. Now we will have a comfortable space to work in and many are impressed by the structure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROJECT PHOTOS.<\/a><\/p>\n

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pre fabricated<\/p><\/div>\n

El Primer Colegio Construido con Estructuras Met\u00e1licas Prefabricadas en Chile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colegio Charles de Gaulle, Concepci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Durante el mes de febrero de 2015, el Gerente de la Sociedad Educacional Francesa de Concepci\u00f3n S.A, Marco D\u00edaz, firm\u00f3 contrato con el representante de Allied Steel Buildings en Chile, Alex Andersen, de Prefabric. El objetivo, construir el nuevo Maternelle del colegio \u201cCharles de Gaulle\u201d en la ciudad de Concepci\u00f3n. Sin duda, el proyecto es el m\u00e1s grande y ambicioso, de estructuras met\u00e1licas prefabricadas, que se ha desarrollado en Chile hasta el momento.<\/span><\/p>\n

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El colegio Charles de Gaulle es parte de una red de 460 establecimientos educacionales en el mundo que tienen los mismos planes de estudios, exigencias acad\u00e9micas, mecanismos de control de calidad de ense\u00f1anza y criterios administrativos aplicados en Francia. El colegio est\u00e1 localizado en la ciudad de Concepci\u00f3n y tiene m\u00e1s de 1,000 estudiantes. El reto m\u00e1s grande en la construcci\u00f3n del colegio no fue s\u00f3lo el aspecto log\u00edstico sino tambi\u00e9n las complejidades involucradas en desarrollar una estructura que ser\u00eda usada para alumnos. La seguridad y protecci\u00f3n de los estudiantes, m\u00e1s un dise\u00f1o colorido y atractivo fue primordial. <\/span><\/p>\n

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El edificio tiene 3 pisos y cuenta con m\u00e1s de 2,180 metros cuadrados. La estructura, fabricada por Allied Steel Buildings en Estados Unidos y exportada por medio del puerto de Houston, tard\u00f3 cuatro meses en llegar a su destino final. Al respecto Pedro Caparros, arquitecto del proyecto explic\u00f3 que en todo momento del proceso hubo una comunicaci\u00f3n cercana y fluida, a pesar de la distancia entre ambos pa\u00edses y las dificultades propias que pueden existir al manejar idiomas diferentes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Por su parte, el gerente del Colegio en cuesti\u00f3n, Marco D\u00edaz, fue enf\u00e1tico al se\u00f1alar que \u201cel proceso a nivel comercial fue expedito. En general, nos sentimos acompa\u00f1ados siempre, y la buena disposici\u00f3n, tanto de Allied como de su representante en Chile, para resolver las peque\u00f1as problem\u00e1ticas que se viven en un proyecto de esta envergadura, nos dio la tranquilidad de que el proveedor que elegimos fue el correcto\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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La construcci\u00f3n del primer colegio en Chile con estructuras met\u00e1licas prefabricadas americanas, dur\u00f3 aproximadamente 7 semanas. Fue un reto muy grande terminar el proyecto a tiempo, ya que tom\u00f3 lugar durante la \u00e9poca de inverno de Chile, que cuenta con lluvias intensas. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hoy la Maternelle del colegio Charles de Gaulle luce un impecable edificio, con la seguridad y comodidades que tanto alumnos, padres, apoderados y profesores pudieran esperar, situaci\u00f3n que fue descrita tanto por Marco D\u00edaz, gerente del colegio, como por Pedro Caparros, arquitecto, como \u201cuna positiva recepci\u00f3n por parte de la comunidad educativa\u201d. \u201cEste edificio ha sido un cambio significativo para todos, ahora contamos con espacios amplios y, a pesar de que llevamos menos de un mes de funcionamiento, todos est\u00e1n sorprendidos con la edificaci\u00f3n\u201d. Para mayor informaci\u00f3n vea el video de la construcci\u00f3n en https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mHoP2tvmwE0<\/span><\/p>\n

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