Using a hybrid timber-concrete solution, we are creating a new generation of buildings that combine efficiency and sustainability.
The next generation of sustainable buildings
The Casais Group is at the forefront of industrialised construction in the Iberian Peninsula with the CREE system, an innovative modular method that combines timber and concrete, with a focus on sustainability.
This system enables more efficient buildings, reducing construction time, waste and optimising resources. Prefabricated modules minimise waste and environmental impact and promote energy efficiency. The hybrid structure facilitates the reuse and disassembly of materials in support of the circular economy.
The Casais Group’s commitment to the CREE system is an important step towards decarbonisation and sustainable construction
The first timber-hybrid building on the Iberian Peninsula
The First is the first building of timber-hybrid construction (wood + concrete) on the Iberian Peninsula. It was designed by architect Mário Fernandes, and built in Portugal.
The project, which is part of Casais’ ESG strategy, consists of 2 blocks – a hotel unit from the B&B Hotels Group and a block with 44 apartments – and includes several off-site solutions that incorporate concerns regarding environmental sustainability, occupational health of future users, as well as energy efficiency.
The assembly of the CREE Buildings components in the project’s first block of the project took only 8 working days, from 20 June to 1 July 2022. Erection of the second block was completed on 27 July 2022, and also took only 8 working days. While the second block was being assembled, the first block had all the prefabricated Blumep, Blufab and Quadrina components installed.
Virtual Tour - The First
During the assembly of the 1st hybrid building which is an unprecedented construction in the country, we were pleased to welcome several partners, customers, media, and organizations linked to the construction sector.
Casais Group is clearly committed to providing a constant and continuous improvement of processes, innovation, digitalization of the business and sustainable construction.
These projects are a living example of the type of relationship Casais Group intends to establish with its customers. We seek to offer solutions that will allow the execution of the work with greater fluidity, fulfilling the goals and vision of the client from the project development stage.
We work together to create constructive solutions that offer a balance between quality and functionality, with a special focus on topics related to operation and maintenance. At a time of scarcity of qualified resources, this is the only solution that guarantees the satisfaction of all parties involved in a construction project.”
says António Carlos Rodrigues CEO Casais Group.
To learn everything about Casais Group off- site construction system, visit the Blufab website.
Casais Group and CREE Buildings partnership
Innovation and sustainable construction are priorities in the construction sector
Since 2020, Casais Group is the authorized partner of CREE Buildings in Portugal, thus gaining exclusive access to a brand-new digital medium for the development and construction of sustainable buildings, for its customers and partners.
“CREE’s sustainable hybrid wood mindset and solutions are in tune with our present and future positioning in the construction industry. Our goal is to build responsibly through the incorporation of sustainable business practices. We aim to create long-term value for our customers and society.”
António Carlos Rodrigues explains the reasons that led the company to join the CREE network.
The CREE System Relies Heavily On A Renewable Natural Raw Material – Wood.
Its main feature is the standardized prefabrication of individual components such as ceiling panels, facade panels, pillars, and structures. These can be quickly assembled on site, reducing carbon emissions, noise, and dust, and saving time, resources, and money.
