Steel frames are straight 99% of the time. Timber usually needs planing and/ or packing, even if they are prefabricated. Most builders and trades (particularly domestic/ residential) are more comfortable with timber because that's what they are used to, and they don't want to change. To be fair, most have spent many years honing skill working with timber, if they move to steel they have to learn again, there's always reluctance to change in any industry or skill (you mentioned 3D modelling, try getting a skilled modeller to move from Tekla to Advance Steel or SDS2!).
Great point! It’s true that prefab methods still have untapped potential with many GCs, but it’s exciting to see the industry gradually embracing innovation. The shift is happening, and the future looks promising! Stay tuned for more on this topic in our upcoming videos! 😊
@@caustinolino3687 True… there are many challenges related to scaling this type of businesses. Theyre mostly related to keeping a constant cash flow while youre prefabricating. A factory, regardless of what it makes, is a money black hole, so you need const cash flow comming in. Running a factory of Entekra’s caliber means you can absolutely never ever stop. Every day you dont produce anything, is a day you loose millions of dollars. In Latin America this mode of building has been growing in a shy manner, but very constant. Latin america has more relaxed building regulations that mirror US and Eurocode, and a massive housing demand. Take a look at Tecnofast. They started in Chile in a niche market, and expanded their operation. They have been in business for over 30 yrs, and now have subsidiaries in the usa and many other countries.
Wow, that’s incredible! Producing 2500 homes in a year is no small feat-congrats to your team! Hitting 5000 next year sounds like an exciting challenge. Stay tuned for more videos-we’ve got plenty of exciting content on prefab and construction coming your way! 😊
Totally agree-a skilled contractor makes all the difference! Appreciate the builder's perspective! 😊 Stay tuned for more videos-we’ve got plenty of exciting content on prefab and construction coming your way!
I think the most cost efficient is labor reduce. Because the panels are assembled at the factory, in principle, the time difference is not that big, but much less labor is involved. We also all know that a worker costs much less in factory then on the construction side. That's a lot of $$$$$$
Exactly! Factory assembly not only reduces labor costs but also improves efficiency and precision. Less on-site labor means big savings-and that $$$ really adds up! 💰🏗️
This was super insightful and well-presented! Thanks for sharing such valuable information.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled so much you found it valuable. Stay tuned for more insights! 😊🚀
There is a new development going up near me. Around 2000 homes. All use prefab panels. Houses are going up really fast.
That's awesome to see! Prefab panels are such a game-changer for speed and efficiency. Exciting to watch progress like that near you! 🏠✨
Steel frames are straight 99% of the time. Timber usually needs planing and/ or packing, even if they are prefabricated. Most builders and trades (particularly domestic/ residential) are more comfortable with timber because that's what they are used to, and they don't want to change. To be fair, most have spent many years honing skill working with timber, if they move to steel they have to learn again, there's always reluctance to change in any industry or skill (you mentioned 3D modelling, try getting a skilled modeller to move from Tekla to Advance Steel or SDS2!).
Prefab has always fascinated me... Especially how it's transformed over the years and the revolutionising construction as we used to know it..
Prefab has come so far! It’s amazing to see how it’s revolutionizing construction-stay tuned for more in our upcoming videos!
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Thanks a lot! More awesome content is on the way-stay tuned! ❤😊
You actually made me feel like im prefab-guru now!
same! Lets start our own prefab courses based on our knowledges😁
That’s the goal! Glad we could help you feel like a prefab guru-keep rocking it! More videos coming soon to fuel your expertise! 😊
Hey cool! I feel like GCs are not implementing Prefab methods enough lately, but I feel like the industry is moving in the right direction
USA has manh restrictions connected to it… mainly due to how residential inspections work. Take a look at entekra tho, really njce firm
Great point! It’s true that prefab methods still have untapped potential with many GCs, but it’s exciting to see the industry gradually embracing innovation. The shift is happening, and the future looks promising! Stay tuned for more on this topic in our upcoming videos! 😊
@bersano5161 It seems Entekra went out of business. Something about this model always struggles even though it makes sense in theory.
@@caustinolino3687 True… there are many challenges related to scaling this type of businesses. Theyre mostly related to keeping a constant cash flow while youre prefabricating. A factory, regardless of what it makes, is a money black hole, so you need const cash flow comming in.
Running a factory of Entekra’s caliber means you can absolutely never ever stop. Every day you dont produce anything, is a day you loose millions of dollars.
In Latin America this mode of building has been growing in a shy manner, but very constant. Latin america has more relaxed building regulations that mirror US and Eurocode, and a massive housing demand.
Take a look at Tecnofast. They started in Chile in a niche market, and expanded their operation. They have been in business for over 30 yrs, and now have subsidiaries in the usa and many other countries.
Amazing points were made in the video! Would be interesting to learn some of the approaches you’ve developed working with prefab :)
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video! We’ll definitely share more about our approaches and workflows in upcoming videos-stay tuned! 😊
I work in this industry, and this year the plant that I work for just made 2500 homes! Were on track to make 5000 next year
Hey Good job man! Send me link, I wanna see the company! Cool
Wow, that’s incredible! Producing 2500 homes in a year is no small feat-congrats to your team! Hitting 5000 next year sounds like an exciting challenge. Stay tuned for more videos-we’ve got plenty of exciting content on prefab and construction coming your way! 😊
You get a good contractor you can't beat a site built house, coming from a carpenter, builder ! 😊
Totally agree-a skilled contractor makes all the difference! Appreciate the builder's perspective! 😊 Stay tuned for more videos-we’ve got plenty of exciting content on prefab and construction coming your way!
I think the most cost efficient is labor reduce. Because the panels are assembled at the factory, in principle, the time difference is not that big, but much less labor is involved. We also all know that a worker costs much less in factory then on the construction side. That's a lot of $$$$$$
Exactly! Factory assembly not only reduces labor costs but also improves efficiency and precision. Less on-site labor means big savings-and that $$$ really adds up! 💰🏗️