Modular, precision-built (my term for "prefabricated", which for everyone in the world except for the builders, apparently, (and maybe their friends and relatives) means cheap, shoddy low-class construction) housing could/should the future of residential low/mid-rise construction, if only people in the industry could see that they're trying to market on an irredeemable brand: "prefabricated". Rather than resuscitate a failed brand, why not launch a new one without baggage.
Precision-built housing has so many benefits: lower cost, faster construction, less waste, more control, better quality, greener...the list goes on, the industry should ditch the 20th century term and use a modern one, that truly captures the benefits of the technology.
It would also be great if SOMEone could come up with a modular, precision-built style that wasn't Modern.
Rob Watson @kilrwat
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Death to Pre-Fab...Long live "Precision-Built"
Posted by kilrwat
24th Jan 2012
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Great halls - where does he live?
Posted by bobinmo1
10th Feb 2012
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Death to Pre-Fab...Long live "Precision-Built"
Posted by kilrwat
24th Jan 2012
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That sure is one ugly house, especially for $500,00.00+
Posted by Johnskis
24th Jan 2012
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Great halls - where does he live?
There's about as much warmth and "let me stay here and never leave" factor as a kitty box. Where's the usability? Where's the storage? Perhaps they forgot to show us all the wonderful features but this is one time I think a fool and his money were parted. Perhaps this is the beginning of something really great but to me there's still a lot of room for improvement.
Posted by bobinmo1
10th Feb 2012