Lightweight, sustainable construction sets the new standard for a more efficient industry

• Saint-Gobain Imptek analyzes global trends that demonstrate how new construction systems make it possible to reduce construction time, optimize resources, and create buildings that perform better throughout their entire life cycle.

Quito, Ecuador. Industrialized construction systems can reduce construction time by up to 40% and cut on-site waste by up to 90%. In addition, research on the life cycle of buildings concludes that sustainable buildings can generate savings of up to 30% over a 40-year period, thanks to lower operating and maintenance costs, in addition to increasing their market value.

Sustainable construction is no longer a vision for the future, but a reality backed by evidence. Studies published by international organizations and research centers, and analyzed by Saint-Gobain Imptek, show that lightweight construction systems reduce construction time, minimize waste, optimize operating costs, and improve building performance throughout their entire life cycle.

Evidence shows that sustainability is no longer limited to a building’s environmental performance. Today, it also offers advantages in productivity, profitability, and construction quality. The incorporation of lightweight construction solutions, high-performance materials, and digital methodologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) makes it possible to optimize resources, reduce waste, and improve building performance throughout their entire life cycle.

“Lightweight and sustainable construction has gone from being a trend to becoming a new industry standard. The data shows that it is possible to build better by optimizing resources, reducing environmental impact, and creating greater value for those who develop and use buildings,” said Mauricio Beltrán, Lightweight Construction Business Developer at Saint-Gobain Imptek.

Although many of these studies and case studies come from Europe and North America, their findings offer a roadmap for markets such as Ecuador, where demand for more efficient buildings continues to grow. In this context, Saint-Gobain Imptek—with 47 years of experience in the country—is promoting solutions such as Placo and other lightweight construction technologies, bringing innovation and technical expertise to the Ecuadorian construction sector.

Under its global mission , “Making the World a Better Home,” Saint-Gobain Imptek continues to promote solutions that help build more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable spaces, in line with the industry’s current and future challenges.

About Saint-Gobain:

A global leader in lightweight and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services tailored to the residential, non-residential, and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions deliver sustainability and performance to its customers. The Group is guided by its purpose: “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME.”

•  €46.4 billion in sales in 2025
• 161,000 employees, presence in 80 countries 
• Committed to achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2050 

For more information about Saint-Gobain, visit us at www.saint-gobain.com and follow us on X @saintgobain.

About Imptek:

Imptek-Chova del Ecuador S.A. is an Ecuadorian company belonging to the Saint-Gobain Group with 46 years of experience in the waterproofing, road construction, and light construction markets.

Its commitment to quality and innovation, its implementation of best practices, its national and international certifications, its qualified staff, and its environmentally responsible practices are just some of the reasons why it ranks among Ecuador’s 1,000 leading companies. Since 2021, it has been certified as a Great Place to Work. Imptek has been exporting its products for 30 years to more than 9 countries in Latin America.

• $25 million in sales by 2025
• 100 employees, locations in 1 country
• Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

For more information about Imptek, visit us: http://www.imptekcorp.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram,YouTube and Tiktok.