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Skeptical of Offsite? Builder Realities on Cost, Construction & Project Fit
Offsite construction is more prevalent than you think. If you’re building homes with prefabricated trusses, you’re already using an offsite building system, one that has become commonplace in residential construction. This session explores how to build on that experience and potentially take more of the construction process offsite. Learn how mainstream prefabricated components open the door for other offsite systems, including panelized construction, and how to evaluate which projects, sites and customers are the right fit. Hear real-world perspectives from builders and industry experts on the costs, cycle times, labor impacts and other decision points that determine whether taking the next step offsite makes sense for your business.
- Evaluate what types of offsite building systems might be a good fit by identifying the right project types, site conditions and customer expectations along with common barriers, budget challenges and logistics issues.
- Understand the financial and operational considerations of offsite construction by comparing costs, cycle times, labor impacts and overall project performance.
- Ask the right questions of manufacturers, designers, engineers and trade partners to reduce assumptions, improve coordination and prevent costly stop gaps.
- Develop a roadmap for a successful offsite construction use including site preparation, delivery planning, staging, subcontractor coordination and the path to dry-in.
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