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PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY52 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AAC WORLDWIDE %u2022 3.2025Aircrete Europe, 7575 EJ Oldenzaal, The NetherlandsPhase 1 %u2013 a Technical and Financial Design Phase for Successful AAC ProjectsMost AAC factory projects with Aircrete start with a tailored technical and financial design project %u2013 Phase 1. Designed for both greenfield developments and factory upgrades, Phase 1 results in a complete package of technical and commercial insights. From raw materials testing to financial modeling and layout engineering, each deliverable is grounded in real data and Aircrete%u2019s decades of industry experience. This article explores the key components of Phase 1 and how it helps clients make smarter, investment-ready decisions from day one.Introduction - Aircrete Phase 1Aircrete Phase 1 %u2013 a tailored design phase of an AAC project %u2013 sets the technical and commercial foundation for future investments. Together with the client, Aircrete defines a specific scope of deliverables of the Phase 1 project that will be executed based on Aircrete%u2019s expertise and experience, complemented by local inputs from the client. Generally, there are two distinct types of Phase 1 projects: one for greenfield developments, where the goal is to build a new facility from the ground up (or build a new Aircrete factory in an existing building), and another for existing factories exploring upgrades. Each path requires different insights %u2013 and thus, different deliverables. For greenfield projects, Phase 1 typically includes a wider set of deliverables, including raw materials testing and recipe design in Aircrete%u2019s inhouse laboratory, a full production cost breakdown, competitiveness analysis, a tailored financial model, factory layout engineering, and infrastructure and location analysis. Whereas for upgrades, Phase 1 generally focusses more on layouts, new technical solution developments, preliminary BIM modelling and 3D scans. Aircrete Phase 1 is a modular product where clients may pick several relevant deliverables of Phase 1.Together, these deliverables help answer the most important question: what kind of factory should one build or what scope and solution is required for the desired upgrade? Phase 1 equips clients with the data, strategy, and confidence to make more informed decisions and eliminate surprises during the project. Aircrete project phases