Abstract:
It is of fundamental relevance that the civil construction sector has been growing,
leading to an increased demand for technologies that enable agility and greater
economic viability in construction projects. In response to this, monolithic panel constructions made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) have emerged, which can be
compared to the more traditional method of construction using ceramic bricks. Thus,
the study begins with a comprehensive literature review of the existing information on
both construction systems, highlighting their technical characteristics, advantages, and
disadvantages. Following this, the methodologies for cost analysis are presented,
considering not only the direct costs of materials, labor, and equipment but also the
indirect costs associated with each construction method. The obtained results reveal
valuable insights into the economic efficiency of both techniques. Conventional
masonry, despite being a traditional approach often associated with more predictable
costs, may pose logistical and time challenges that impact the overall project costs. On
the other hand, EPS monolithic panels demonstrate efficiency in construction time and
can offer significant savings under certain circumstances.
