Different types of factory built and (I hate to use the term) other disruptive methods are coming fast.
This contractor is wise to be on the leading edge. Others may not be so lucky.
There’s an outfit in Baltimore using a heavily robotic and automated factory to build complete panels that include siding, insulation, electric, plumbing, windows and drywall. Each panel is simply bolted together.
I’ve been in the factory and it’s impressive.
Several tech companies are using their knowledge to build houses with some very unique ideas.
I know of a company that uses some sort of bacteria to grow bricks on site in a brick factory trailer. Saves thousands in transportation costs.
A large lumber chain has several plants that churn out precut lumber laser marked with assembly order. Almost no waste. When they introduced it four years ago, they had one plant. I think I heard that they have 8-10 now.
If the walls are fabricated in modular pieces, how is the electrical ran from wall to wall?