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Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project)

Repurposed shipping containers and sheet steel as structural bridge elements across four NHM bridges.

28 — Continuous ImprovementReusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project)
PT. Petrosea Tbk · NHM Project · 2023
Problem

Remote projects needed 60-ton access bridges under tight deadlines amid rising costs and ESG mandates.

Solution

Repurposed shipping containers and sheet steel as structural bridge elements across four NHM bridges.

Impact

4th Winner, Petrosea Innovation Day 2023—26% cost reduction (~$111,606), 21-day acceleration, 70 tons steel reused.

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A Executive Summary

Overview

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Project No.
28
Client / Org
PT. Petrosea Tbk
Role
Innovator — 4th Winner, Innovation Day 2023
Year
2023
Location
NHM Project
Discipline
Continuous Improvement

Pioneered converting obsolete shipping containers into structural bridge assets, bridging fast-track execution and circular-economy sustainability.

Overview — Project Exhibits2 images · add up to 28.12
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.1
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.1
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.2
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.2
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.3
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.3
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.4
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.4
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.5
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.5
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.6
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.6
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.7
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.7
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.8
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.8
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.9
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.9
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.10
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.10
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.11
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.11
Reusing Containers for Bridge Infrastructure Design (NHM Project) — exhibit 28.12
PT. Petrosea Tbk · 2023 · Exhibit 28.12
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B Outcomes

Strategic Business Impact

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01

Significant Cost & Schedule Efficiencies

Cut budgets 26% and accelerated execution 21 days.

02

Circular Economy & ESG Alignment

Reused 20 containers (70 tons steel) supporting 60-ton loads (SDG 12).

03

Client Satisfaction & Sustainable Value

Shifted evaluation to a triple-bottom-line (Profit, People, Planet).

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C Delivery

End-to-End Ownership & Technical Execution

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01

Problem Structuring (Input-Process-Output)

Analyzed constraints and waste challenges for a value engineering process.

02

Design & Redesign Implementation

Structural redesigns for four NHM bridges (Tabobo, Gultom, Shallut, Bora).

03

Standardization & Knowledge Sharing

Documented calculations into design guidelines.

Value EngineeringCircular EconomyESGSDG 12Award Winner
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