Desafios de gestão em sistema construtivo ICF: estudo de caso em alojamento industrial de 1.350 m2

Abstract

The construction industry has undergone a modernization process driven by the search for higher productivity, waste reduction, and improved building performance, encouraging the adoption of industrialized construction systems such as ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms). In this context, the present study aimed to analyze the management challenges faced during the execution of a construction project using the ICF system through a case study carried out in an industrial accommodation building of approximately 1,350 m² developed to support the operational activities of a poultry processing plant focused on the Kosher market. The research was justified by the need to understand, from a practical perspective, the managerial particularities involved in applying the system in real construction projects, considering aspects that are still insufficiently explored in the national technical literature. Methodologically, the study was classified as applied, exploratory, descriptive, and qualitative, using the case study as the technical research procedure. Data collection was conducted through direct observation, active participation of the author in the construction management process, photographic records, document analysis, and technical notes produced throughout the execution of the project. The results showed that although the ICF system presents important advantages related to execution speed, construction rationalization, and thermal-acoustic performance, its application requires a high level of planning, project coordination, and execution control. Challenges related to wall thickness, window frame compatibility, waste generation, technological infrastructure, and environmental comfort were identified, in addition to the need for complementary solutions during the construction process. It was concluded that the efficiency of the ICF construction system is directly associated with the quality of project management applied to the enterprise, making detailed planning and continuous technical supervision essential to minimize execution impacts and maximize the benefits of the technology.