Vero Building Systems
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Founded | March 2021 |
Vero Building Systems is a company that manufactures prefabricated panels of steel mesh and polystyrene, which are covered by concrete on-site. With these alternative construction materials, the structural insulated panels are used to create "disaster-proof" buildings that can withstand category 5 hurricanes.
Description
[edit]Vero Building Systems produces modular expanded polystyrene panels inside a steel mesh, which "can be used to build residential single-family homes, multi-family buildings, schools, hospitals, bridges, restaurants, office buildings, industrial sheds and more".[1] CNN's Champions for Change described the potential of this concrete and styrofoam product as a system to construct environmentally responsible homes in hurricane areas. The company's designs promise "lower production costs than traditional construction, with a fraction of the usual carbon footprint",[2] "30% cheaper and up to 40% faster than traditional building systems".[3]
The company uses proprietary CAD software to produce 3D panel prints, designing and then prefabricating expanded polystyrene panels, including conduits for plumbing and wiring.[4] These expanded polystyrene panels are modular and enclosed by double-galvanized steel mesh. According to the Disaster Recovery Journal, the panels meet category 5 hurricanes certification standards: "They can survive earthquakes up to a 10 on the Richter scale, winds up to 150 mph, and windborne objects projected at 66mph with no damage."[1] Unlike finished surfaces such as siding or shingles, Vero's panels are fire resistant, self-extinguishing, bulletproof, and blast resistant. The panels have been tested withstanding an explosion of three tons per square foot.[1]
History
[edit]Vero founder Annette Rubin's interest in construction materials, and how to build hurricane-safe homes, began after Hurricane Michael, a category 5 storm that landed in 2018 east of her Florida home, where the residential building code only required constructions to withstand category 3 storms.[5] She learned of Emmedue, an Italian company producing a concrete panel building system "with 77 plants worldwide and millions of structures built to date".[4]
In March 2021, Annette Rubin and Ahtyba Rubin co-founded Vero Building Systems in the United States,[4] licensing the "Emmedue M2", which was described as "panelized building technology, featuring steel-reinforced polystyrene panels."[6] In August 2022, the company filed as a Florida Limited Liability Company,[7] and registered the "VERO Building Systems" trademark in February 2023.[8]
Vero Building Systems opened a 52,000 square foot plant in Kissimee, Florida, in March 2023.[9][10] In May 2023, it began production of lightweight structural concrete panels of steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene insulated panels, or "SCIP" (structural concrete insulated panels),[11] also described as "a rigid, closed cell, thermoplastic foam material".[4][12]
The styrofoam center of each panel provides insulation and sound-proofing, and the steel wire frame connects concrete slabs on each end of the panel.[11] Panels are also available with conduits for plumbing and wiring.[4][13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Seals, Jon (2024-05-14). "Vero Building Systems Debuts Eco-Friendly, Extremely Durable Building Solution". Disaster Recovery Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ↑ "Champions for change returns for the eighth year running on CNN". Targeted News Service. May 18, 2024. ProQuest 3051662781. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Kumar, Sweeny (2023-04-05). "Vero Building Solutions on Wefunder 2023". Kingscrowd. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Kozlowski, Jonathan (2023-06-13). "Sustainable Concrete Panel Construction | Spotlight on Nexii and Vero Building Systems". For Construction Pros. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ↑ Castenson, Jennifer (July 27, 2023). "These Housing Innovations Remove The Risk Of Rising Climate Threats". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ↑ "Emmedue System". Structures Unlimited. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Electronic Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company". search.sunbiz.org. 8 Nov 2022. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ USPTO. "VERO BUILDING SYSTEMS - VERO Building Systems Trademark Registration". USPTO.report. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "How Kissimmee building materials startup Vero Building Systems wants to make construction more durable, efficient". www.bizjournals.com. April 4, 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ↑ McKenzie, Amanda (2023-05-22). "New Styrofoam home construction in Central Florida can withstand Category 5 hurricanes". FOX 35 Orlando. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- 1 2 "Styrofoam's Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes". Professional Builder. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ↑ Castenson, Jennifer (September 18, 2023). "Foam Bubbles To The Top Of Housing Construction". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ↑ "Vero Building Systems Debuts Eco-Friendly, Extremely Durable Building Solution | Building Enclosure". www.buildingenclosureonline.com. January 18, 2023. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
