The Panellised Advantage:
A Smarter Alternative to Modular Building
In the world of modern construction, off-site methods have become essential. While both modular and panelized construction offer benefits, we believe panelized is the superior choice for low-rise housing.
Modular construction involves building three-dimensional units in a factory and lifting them into place. In contrast, panelized construction means fabricating individual panels off-site, which are then assembled on-site to form the building’s structure.
Why Panellised Construction Excels
- Superior Cost-Efficiency Modular buildings are often over-engineered for transport, which drives up costs. Our panelized systems from Façade Creations are more cost-effective. They require less complex lifting and easier handling, reducing labor and material expenses.
- Faster, More Reliable Timelines While both methods are fast, panelized construction minimizes risk by fabricating components in parallel with on-site preparation. Our light-gauge steel frame (LGSF) buildings can be built up to 50% faster than traditional structures, which reduces site costs and accelerates your return on investment.
- Enhanced Quality and Precision Our panels are produced in a controlled factory environment, ensuring consistent quality. The precision of our LGSF technology, accurate to 1mm per story, ensures a perfect fit with finishing systems for a higher-quality, better-performing final build.
- Unmatched Design Flexibility Creating unique, visually appealing neighborhoods can be difficult with modular boxes, which are limited by transportation size. Our panelized LGSF system offers architects and builders greater freedom to integrate unique features and customize designs.
- Safer On-Site Environment With most fabrication completed in a factory, both methods improve site safety. However, our pre-panelized LGSF structures significantly reduce on-site labor and working-at-height risks, minimizing the potential for accidents.
- Better Financial Management Modular projects require a large upfront investment. Panelized construction offers a more balanced financial approach. Our systems can also exceed the government’s pre-manufactured value (PMV) threshold for grant incentives by including elements like closed panels, stairs, and roofs.
- Advanced Fire Protection Our Façade Creations LGSF structures are non-combustible and can provide up to 120 minutes of fire performance based on our tested configurations. This not only meets strict safety standards but also provides peace of mind on the job site.
In conclusion, while both modular and panelized construction are innovative, panelized construction is the clear winner for low-rise housing. Its cost-effectiveness, faster timelines, enhanced quality, and design flexibility make it the optimal choice for builders and developers.
Contact us today to learn how we can help with your next panelized construction project.
