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I think it may be worth pointing out that this system as demonstrated exacerbates the two largest problems contractors face: materials costs and sourcing labor.
by forgetfreeman 4y ago
I think it may be worth pointing out that this system as demonstrated exacerbates the two largest problems contractors face: materials costs and sourcing labor.
The specialized manufacturing requirements for modules makes sourcing materials from traditional suppliers functionally impossible, adds additional (highly specialized) manufacturing overhead, and drives up the cost of materials.
The wildly non-standard construction methods mean subcontractors will have to train on using the system, and projects will start from a functional zero-prior-experience knowledge base, which invites a diversity of headaches and potential safety issues.
On an unrelated note, insurers are likely to be deeply skeptical of unproven construction methods in general, and plywood-heavy construction methods in particular given their propensity to fail catastrophically from even relatively minor moisture-related insults. Insurance premiums are likely to reflect that.