USO DE MADEIRA LAMINADA COLADA NA CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL: relato de caso sobre aceitabilidade e adoção em projetos na cidade de Varginha/MG

Abstract

Although Brazil has ample forest availability to produce and disseminate the glued laminated wood technique (a sustainable alternative), in general, its application is resisted to the detriment of other traditional materials. This situation challenges not only engineers and environmental managers, but also other areas, such as Civil Engineering, aiming to promote the conservation of ecosystems and environmental services in a satisfactory manner. The objective was to report, based on the experiences of a large Civil Engineering company in Varginha/MG, the acceptability and adoption of the laminated wood technique in its projects, to verify its sustainable actions in favor of fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals. (ODS) of the 2030 Agenda. Participant observation, document analysis and field diary records had carried out to create a case report. It was found that the resistance in the Civil Engineering market is still great, believed to be due to lack of knowledge of the technique or lack of preparation and qualifications. And that engineers who are well prepared are more aware of the benefits that the technique brings to the project and the work (economy) and to the environment (sustainability), according to the company under study. It was concluded that Civil Engineering in Varginha/MG has been accepting and adopting the glued laminated wood technique, and that it has been fulfilling its sustainable actions in favor of innovation for: constructions with resilient and sustainable infrastructures (ODS 9); promotion of safe and sustainable communities/cities (ODS 11) and; ensuring responsible and sustainable consumption and production (ODS 12).