INNOVATION TO BUILD
THE WORLD OF TOMORROW
Innovation has been a guiding principle at Magnetti Building since its inception. It represents an ongoing commitment to shaping the present, driven by innovative technologies, skills gained over the years, and a clear focus on future objectives. The ability to look ahead enables us to anticipate and address the evolving needs of the market and, increasingly, the planet.
Innovation that integrates products, processes, materials and solutions into a unified global vision of continuous improvement. A rich legacy of achievements, strengthened by collaborations with local universities and accredited research centres, highlights the core ability to envision, design and engineer a better future.
Yesterday's achievements
are the foundation
of today's progress
CLOSED-LOOP FACTORY
To manage the waste generated by production processes sustainably, Magnetti Building established the Closed-Loop Factory in 2011. Through specific operating procedures, this initiative enables the recovery and reuse of fresh concrete waste from production processes, as well as the washing water from casting equipment and production plants.
Each day, the facility recovers 30 tonnes of secondary raw materials, which are reintroduced into the production cycle in various forms, such as filler, aggregates and water. This reduces the reliance on raw materials in concrete mixes and prevents the circulation of approximately 300 trucks annually on the roads.
From reclaiming secondary raw materials to recovering waste, and from adopting circular economy practices to reducing the need for raw material extraction, the Closed-Loop Factory exemplifies the practical implementation of circular economy practices, and serves as a significant contribution to minimising the environmental impact of production.
HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION AND COOL ROOFING
Magnetti Building collaborated with the University of Genoa to develop the Cool Roof – Acqua-Stop® roofing system, featuring a continuous white TPO covering. With a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) exceeding 100, this innovative roofing solution significantly enhances solar radiation reflection and minimises heat absorption. By reducing surface temperatures, it contributes to mitigating urban heat island effects and improving the overall energy efficiency of buildings.
SUSTAINABLE CERTIFICATION PROTOCOLS
Sustainability in the building industry requires an integrated approach, encompassing all phases of a building’s life cycle, from design and construction to operation and maintenance.
For this reason, Magnetti Building’s processes, materials and products are designed to significantly contribute to earning credits for globally recognised sustainable building certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).
From the EPD certification of building systems to expert consultancy, Magnetti Building supports customers at every stage, from preliminary project analysis to selecting the most suitable finishes. By offering tailored solutions, innovative production processes and strategic applications, Magnetti Building ensures compliance with Sustainable Certification Protocols through third-party validation, creating environmentally conscious buildings that embody a forward-thinking, greener vision for the construction industry.
THE INNOVATION PROJECTS
EPD Certifications
Magnetti Building has achieved EPD certification for its entire range of structural elements, with a total of 8 EPDs:
• Pillars - average product – functional unit m3
• I-section beams - average product – functional unit m3
• Newplan® pre-finished roof tile - specific products – functional unit m2 (in plan)
• Tecnoplan® pre-finished roof tile - specific products – functional unit m2 (in plan)
• Beams with “inverted T” section - average product – functional unit m3
• Flat roof tile with “TT” section - average product – functional unit m3
• Flat roof tile with “OMEGA” section - average product – functional unit m3
• Lightweight/full/thermal-cut curtain wall panels - specific products – functional unit m2
EPD certifications promote transparency by offering detailed information about a product's life cycle and its environmental, economic and social impact.
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Magnetti Building has adopted Autodesk's Revit as its CAD and BIM software to optimise the design, construction and management of buildings and infrastructure. The transition from CAD to Revit, implemented in stages, resulted in a 20% reduction in design and construction time and an 80% reduction in fabrication errors.
By integrating Precast Designer for Revit, Magnetti Building has significantly improved the design of prefabricated elements, enhanced team collaboration and streamlined logistics. Commitment to transparency at every stage, combined with the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like digital signatures via blockchain, ensures unparalleled product quality and traceability, maximum precision in production, and optimised delivery and on-site assembly.
Recycled content
Magnetti Building is committed to replacing natural with those containing recycled or recovered content. The company continuously evaluates and promotes the use of such materials in its production processes. For nearly all projects, Magnetti Building uses materials that can be divided into six main categories: round iron and mesh, strand, aggregates, cement, filler, and polystyrene.
Although these raw materials are non-renewable, they contain a percentage of recycled content, which is also considered when obtaining product EPD certification. When selecting suppliers, Magnetti Building prioritises those committed to minimising the environmental impact of their products and processes.
This constant and concrete commitment led to a significant achievement in August 2024, when Magnetti Building obtained a new product certification for the recycled content within its prefabricated building elements.
Sustainable management of the site
Sustainable management of construction sites is essential for reducing environmental impact, ensuring worker safety and promoting resource efficiency. Magnetti Building implements a series of actions in all its construction sites to ensure sustainability, continuously updating its practices with new processes and technologies:
1. Waste management
• Identification of a dedicated area for temporary waste storage, with controlled collection through the use of containers marked with specific waste identification codes (CER codes) and managed by authorised facilities.
• Identification of the waste managed and transported to the plant using the FIR Form, which includes mandatory details such as transporter information, destination, CER code, transport dates, etc.).
• Waste management in compliance with Legislative Decree 152/2006 (Environmental Code), specifically Article 179.
• Recovery through authorised plants is one of the alternatives: the aim is to achieve a recycling and recovery rate of at least 70%, in line with the CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria) for building sustainability..
2. Protection of water and soil resources:
• Channel washing of concrete mixers, with the creation of impermeable tanks where the trucks with buckets (ATBs) are allowed to wash only the channels; the water evaporates, and the dry residue can be treated either as waste or repurposed as a resource for on-site use, such as for foundations
• Protection of any existing utility holes/drain covers through the placement of non-woven fabric.
• Control and management of vehicle refuelling to prevent any fuel seepage into the soil.
3. Health and Safety
• Specific training for workers on both safety and sustainability practices.
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Control of dust and pollutants, including wetting routes to reduce dust from passing vehicles and washing the tyres of exiting vehicles.