Bonneville Homes combined construction's advantages
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1. Increased construction speed and versatility |
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While modules are being manufactured, excavation, foundation and other site improvement work may be undertaken simultaneously.
Once delivered, modules are erected in record time with the help of a crane. An average of 12 modules can be set in a day's work.
Furthermore, factory work can be undertaken all year round, allowing for versatility and a more efficient planning of the work's timetable.
After all, since modular construction is repetitive by definition, building in a factory under ideal, controlled, and constant environmental conditions favours a higher productivity, meaning customers benefit from a significant cost reduction. |
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2. Conclusive financial advantages |
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With this system of factory construction, the time required to complete construction is considerably reduced, thus allowing the owners to take possession of their new home sooner.
Consequently, it translates into significant cost reduction, as well as an earlier return on investment. |
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3. Labour and building materials cost reduction |
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In factory, hourly rates for manpower are considerably lower than onsite manpower. Systematisation and standardisation of building methods also contribute to cost reduction.
Factory work is safer, as it is accomplished at a worker's accessible height and to his easy access.
Moreover, execution of construction in factory allows for use of templates and standardised methods, therefore decreasing costs, saving time and eliminating material waste.
Bonneville Homes’ manufacturing process allows for instant imperative corrections to achieve a superior product.
Finally, the large volume of work executed throughout the year is translated into substantial economy on building material costs, benefiting each project, small or big. |
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4. High quality-control on building materials and work execution |
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Quality-control begins with a meticulous material selection.
In fact, our design concept requires materials and assembly of superior quality, such as:
- Cellulose fibre installation instead of fibreglass wool.
- Open joist floor truss system instead of conventional floor joist.
- All kiln-dried lumber for the entire structure.
- Interior partitions in kiln-dried lumber and/or light gage steel studs.
- High performance windows.
Moreover, materials that are affected by exposure to elements are always stored in a heated and dry warehouse.
Each module having its independent structure, floors and ceilings being totally detached, and the thermal and acoustic insulation of the walls are as many elements contributing to support a better soundproofing between dwelling units.
Finally, every stage of the production on the assembly line is precisely adapted to the required execution detail. |
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5. Curtailed and simplified management of the work on the job site |
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Since a great part of the work is performed in factory, onsite work management is simplified and curtailed. Less subcontractors to coordinate and a shorter execution bill book will reduce overall exposure.
Furthermore, the main body of the building is designed to be easily and quickly put together, allowing for a speedier completion of the roof, the external surfacing and interior finishing. |
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6. Reduced monitoring of onsite work |
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Professional supervisors, architects, engineers, technicians and inspectors profit from a significant reduction of their monitoring workload and professional responsibility.
Additionally, modules that form the main building body are covered by the Bonneville Homes guarantee. |
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7. Prototype units approval prior to production start |
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For special projects with repetitive volume, Bonneville Homes will manufacture from one to four prototype modules to physically illustrate the end product for dwelling units.
This exercise allows all parties such as; owners, architects, engineers, lenders, sub-contractors, as well as quality control inspectors, to ensure that the final product conforms in all aspects to the plans and technical specifications, as well as to none communicated expectations, and this, prior to initiating production.
This stage of pre-approval offers significant advantages :
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it allows the owners, architects and other parties to bring imperative improvements and to refine the product in its smallest detail;
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it reassures the lender with a tangible product. |
Once the prototype units have received their final approvals, Bonneville Homes can either store the modules in the factory yard or directly on the job site were they can be used to facilitate and accelerate the pre-rental or sale process, prior to construction. |
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8. Other advantages |
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With its fleet of specialized hydraulic carriers, Bonneville Homes ensures a safe and effective transport of the modules, from the factory to the job site.
Bonneville Homes offers more than 40 years of experience in the modular construction field.
The company also has a diversified experience in the construction of residential homes, commercial buildings and multi-family facilities, in Canada, the United States, as well as abroad. |
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