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Reducing Construction Times with Panelized Homes

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The construction industry is one of the most important sectors of the economy. Building new homes is an essential part of this industry, and home builders are constantly looking for ways to reduce construction times while increasing efficiency. Among the various methods, using panelized homes has become a popular choice for the construction industry. Today we’ll explore how panelized homes can help reduce construction times, the benefits of using panelized homes, and why Amwood Building Systems is the best choice for this innovative home-building technology.

What Are Panelized Homes?

Panelized homes are a type of construction that uses pre-built panels as the main component for building the walls, roof, and floor of a house. The panelized building system utilizes advanced technology, quality materials, and a controlled work environment to build these panels and other components to construct an energy-efficient and durable home. Since the panels are created off-site, this method of construction reduces the complexity of on-site building work and significantly reduces the time taken to build a home.

How Do Panelized Homes Save Time?

Panelized homes require less on-site construction work, which shortens the construction timeline. The manufacturing process is automated and requires less labor, which increases efficiency and results in time savings. At the same time, the panels themselves take less time to build and are much quicker to install. With the use of modern technology, panelized homes can be designed, manufactured, and delivered to the construction site in a matter of weeks or months, rather than in months or years. Once the panels and other materials are on site, the shell of a panelized home can be framed and made weather-tight in just a few days, reducing labor expenses.

What Are The Pros and Cons of Using Panelized Homes?

In addition to a shortened construction timeline, panelized homes offer several other benefits. These include cost savings, improved quality control, and reduced waste. The panels used in this home building system are produced in a controlled factory environment, resulting in higher quality finishes and fewer mistakes. By minimizing the waste created on construction sites, a more sustainable approach to construction can be achieved.

On the opposite end, panelized homes do have some disadvantages. They can be more expensive than traditional homes because of the advanced manufacturing process used to create the panels. However, Amwood Building Systems is competitively priced and you don’t need to invest in any tools or machinery if you build with us.

Why Choose Amwood Building Systems?

With over 60 years of experience, Amwood Building Systems is the leader in the building component systems industry. Our building system will help you create efficiencies, improve quality, and scale your home-building business, leading to profitable growth. We value positive customer experiences, health, safety, & well-being, passion, and knowledge, and we are committed to exceeding expectations for you and your clients. Our reputation for high-quality construction will differentiate you from your competitors. Schedule a discovery call to get started with Amwood today!