CBS provides a solution to problems in home construction by using composite building materials and panelization. Their process replaces traditional materials with disaster-resistant composites and assembles buildings like automobiles in a factory setting. This allows high-speed production of housing units at lower costs while reducing environmental impacts and solving deficits in affordable housing worldwide.
Riley Area Development Co. and Monument Realty plan to construct a four-story mixed-use building called Trail Side at 875 Mass Ave, currently the site of an underused one-story building. The $10 million project would include 63 affordable apartments, retail space, and community space if they secure federal tax credits. Developers hope Trail Side would spur further investment in the East End neighborhood like the nearby Davlan building did for its block of Mass Ave.
The document describes a composite building structure system from CBS-Homes that uses simple framing, footers, windows, doors, and jigs to construct structural skeletons and panels for safer, lower cost housing. CBS-Homes offers solutions like insulated shear walls, floor panels, post and beam construction, and panelized studs that allow for rapid assembly of superior buildings.
The document repeatedly lists the name and website of Composite Building Structures, LTD (www.CBS-Homes.com). It provides no other text or context. The document functions as an advertisement to promote the company Composite Building Structures and direct readers to their website www.CBS-Homes.com.
Composite materials have advantages over traditional materials like wood and concrete when used in construction. Composites are a combination of materials that achieve enhanced performance. They are now used in many applications including buildings, bridges, railings and more. Composite framing systems offer benefits like strength, durability, sustainability, disaster resistance, and energy efficiency. Prefabricated wall panels can be produced using composites to provide a complete building shell that is fast to assemble.
The document discusses a company called Composite Building Structures (CBS) that aims to replace traditional building materials with composite materials. CBS's objectives are to build disaster resistant and social housing using composites that can be assembled like automobiles in a factory setting. The document summarizes that composites are a combination of materials that achieve higher characteristics than individual materials. It provides examples of composite applications and markets. It outlines CBS's plans to mass produce composite building panels through automation to make housing more affordable and competitive globally.
New-era of materials, systems, & methods exist that solve most problems in housing: Cost, Quality, Disaster-resistance, and Environmental Responsibility
Haus.me is a startup that manufactures and delivers fully-furnished, off-the-grid tiny homes. The document discusses haus.me's product, which is a prefabricated 800 square foot home assembled in a factory that can be delivered and set up within a day without requiring utilities or on-site construction. The document outlines haus.me's competitive advantages over traditional housing and ADU startups, such as being fully self-sufficient using solar energy, shorter manufacturing and installation timelines, and lower lifetime costs. Financial projections show haus.me expecting to sell over 1,000 homes generating $310 million in revenue by 2023.
Riley Area Development Co. and Monument Realty plan to construct a four-story mixed-use building called Trail Side at 875 Mass Ave, currently the site of an underused one-story building. The $10 million project would include 63 affordable apartments, retail space, and community space if they secure federal tax credits. Developers hope Trail Side would spur further investment in the East End neighborhood like the nearby Davlan building did for its block of Mass Ave.
The document describes a composite building structure system from CBS-Homes that uses simple framing, footers, windows, doors, and jigs to construct structural skeletons and panels for safer, lower cost housing. CBS-Homes offers solutions like insulated shear walls, floor panels, post and beam construction, and panelized studs that allow for rapid assembly of superior buildings.
The document repeatedly lists the name and website of Composite Building Structures, LTD (www.CBS-Homes.com). It provides no other text or context. The document functions as an advertisement to promote the company Composite Building Structures and direct readers to their website www.CBS-Homes.com.
Composite materials have advantages over traditional materials like wood and concrete when used in construction. Composites are a combination of materials that achieve enhanced performance. They are now used in many applications including buildings, bridges, railings and more. Composite framing systems offer benefits like strength, durability, sustainability, disaster resistance, and energy efficiency. Prefabricated wall panels can be produced using composites to provide a complete building shell that is fast to assemble.
The document discusses a company called Composite Building Structures (CBS) that aims to replace traditional building materials with composite materials. CBS's objectives are to build disaster resistant and social housing using composites that can be assembled like automobiles in a factory setting. The document summarizes that composites are a combination of materials that achieve higher characteristics than individual materials. It provides examples of composite applications and markets. It outlines CBS's plans to mass produce composite building panels through automation to make housing more affordable and competitive globally.
New-era of materials, systems, & methods exist that solve most problems in housing: Cost, Quality, Disaster-resistance, and Environmental Responsibility
Haus.me is a startup that manufactures and delivers fully-furnished, off-the-grid tiny homes. The document discusses haus.me's product, which is a prefabricated 800 square foot home assembled in a factory that can be delivered and set up within a day without requiring utilities or on-site construction. The document outlines haus.me's competitive advantages over traditional housing and ADU startups, such as being fully self-sufficient using solar energy, shorter manufacturing and installation timelines, and lower lifetime costs. Financial projections show haus.me expecting to sell over 1,000 homes generating $310 million in revenue by 2023.
Acre Homes aims to build zero-energy smart homes that are sustainable, affordable and inspired. They plan to address issues with the broken construction industry like high prices, housing shortages, energy and material waste by building homes in less than half the time using advanced systems. Their goal is to build beautiful, turnkey smart homes that are completely powered by the sun and use 70% less energy and water than standard homes. They have built prototypes, sold homes and started construction on 3 more with $25.9 million in pre-sales.
This is a presentation I gave at the University of Riverside, * Edward J. Blakely Center for Sustainable Suburban Development, Randall E. Lewis Seminar Series.
Advanced Concrete Tools is a manufacturer of concrete placement and finishing equipment. It has a strong brand and patented technologies. The company aims to rapidly expand globally through partnerships, new products, and manufacturing in Brazil and the US. It seeks initial capital of $650,000 for marketing, product development, and Brazil expansion, and additional future funding for acquisitions and manufacturing.
Tscg presentation english and tagalog for webTSC Global
This document provides information about a company that manufactures and uses custom concrete forming equipment to rapidly construct concrete housing. Some key details:
- The company has been in operation since 1962 and has built over 10 million homes in 40 countries since 1995.
- Their forming system allows entire concrete house shells to be formed and cast in a single day, providing faster and more cost-effective construction compared to traditional methods.
- They work with developers to design custom forming equipment specific to their housing projects, then provide on-site training and construction management services.
- Case studies and metrics are presented for several housing developments they have worked on in various countries, showing labor costs and construction schedules for single-day form cycles
The document discusses myths and realities about manufactured homes. It addresses myths such as manufactured homes being more vulnerable to fire or storms, less energy efficient than site-built homes, and not appreciating in value. The realities are that studies have shown manufactured homes are no more prone to fire, location not design impacts storm vulnerability, new energy standards have improved efficiency, and some manufactured homes do appreciate in value depending on location and market conditions. The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of manufactured homes from trailers to modern homes built in factories.
4.28.2020 - Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes - Webinar PresentationS2A Modular
S2A Modular is conducting a free webinar to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle the CMO of S2A Modular.
The webinar will break down the differences between the "traditional stick built" method of construction versus the "modular" method. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the modular process along with how we're integrating renewable energy smart home components to create net-zero (NZEB) properties. The heart of the concept is the inclusion of a residential storage battery, such as the Tesla Powerwall for example and Tesla solar roof tiles, while adding high energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, heating, etc. to maximize the battery's use.
Who is this webinar for?
1. The buyer who is looking to build a new home and would like to get the process done 30%-40% faster at a cost savings of 10%-20% of the original stick built method while building a stronger product.
2. The consumer interested in sustainability, renewable energy, smart home technology, energy efficient home components integrated with green living.
3. The "Developer" that wants to build a community or subdivision of hundreds of homes and/or the developer that wants to build apartment or hotel doors quicker, stronger and for less money.
4. The accredited investor that would like to be involved at the start of something that could quickly grow and potentially disrupt an industry.
5. The strategic investor who wants to partner with a company not only to get a strong ROI on their investment, but to have priority on the assembly line and a discount from normal mark-up.
6. The construction professional, the architect, the salesperson, the civil engineer, the supplier of building materials and anyone else that may want to learn more about modular construction and smart home technology and how to partner with S2A Modular.
The document summarizes a presentation by the leadership of S2A Modular, a modular home construction company. It introduces the founders and C-level executives, describes the modular construction process and advantages, presents the company's renewable energy and smart home initiatives, and outlines plans to raise $75 million to build multiple factories across the US. Projections estimate building over 5,000 homes by 2025, with a potential $2 billion valuation by 2021.
Creating great neighborhoods along el camino realgbeltalliance
The document discusses the Grand Boulevard Initiative which aims to transform El Camino Real into a sustainable corridor through transit-oriented development, complete streets design, and removal of barriers to development. Case studies of transformation projects and a website to track progress are proposed to advance the goals of increasing housing and transportation options along the 43-mile corridor connecting cities on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes S2A Modular
S2A Modular is conducting a free webinar to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle the CMO of S2A Modular.
The webinar will break down the differences between the "traditional stick built" method of construction versus the "modular" method. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the modular process along with how we're integrating renewable energy smart home components to create net-zero (NZEB) properties. The heart of the concept is the inclusion of a residential storage battery, such as the Tesla Powerwall for example and Tesla solar roof tiles, while adding high energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, heating, etc. to maximize the battery's use.
Who is this webinar for?
1. The buyer who is looking to build a new home and would like to get the process done 30%-40% faster at a cost savings of 10%-20% of the original stick built method while building a stronger product.
2. The consumer interested in sustainability, renewable energy, smart home technology, energy efficient home components integrated with green living.
3. The "Developer" that wants to build a community or subdivision of hundreds of homes and/or the developer that wants to build apartment or hotel doors quicker, stronger and for less money.
4. The accredited investor that would like to be involved at the start of something that could quickly grow and potentially disrupt an industry.
5. The strategic investor who wants to partner with a company not only to get a strong ROI on their investment, but to have priority on the assembly line and a discount from normal mark-up.
6. The construction professional, the architect, the salesperson, the civil engineer, the supplier of building materials and anyone else that may want to learn more about modular construction and smart home technology and how to partner with S2A Modular.
1. The document describes a real estate investment model that acquires small homes on large lots in good neighborhoods, expands the homes, and sells them for a profit.
2. It provides details on the renovation process, which aims to maintain architectural integrity while creating open living spaces and appealing finishes.
3. Key aspects of the profit structure are described, including joint venture options with preferred returns and profit splits.
Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes - Webinar Presentation 4.13.2020S2A Modular
S2A Modular is conducting a free webinar to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle the CMO of S2A Modular.
The webinar will break down the differences between the "traditional stick built" method of construction versus the "modular" method. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the modular process along with how we're integrating renewable energy smart home components to create net-zero (NZEB) properties. The heart of the concept is the inclusion of a residential storage battery, such as the Tesla Powerwall for example and Tesla solar roof tiles, while adding high energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, heating, etc. to maximize the battery's use.
Who is this webinar for?
1. The buyer who is looking to build a new home and would like to get the process done 30%-40% faster at a cost savings of 10%-20% of the original stick built method while building a stronger product.
2. The consumer interested in sustainability, renewable energy, smart home technology, energy efficient home components integrated with green living.
3. The "Developer" that wants to build a community or subdivision of hundreds of homes and/or the developer that wants to build apartment or hotel doors quicker, stronger and for less money.
4. The accredited investor that would like to be involved at the start of something that could quickly grow and potentially disrupt an industry.
5. The strategic investor who wants to partner with a company not only to get a strong ROI on their investment, but to have priority on the assembly line and a discount from normal mark-up.
6. The construction professional, the architect, the salesperson, the civil engineer, the supplier of building materials and anyone else that may want to learn more about modular construction and smart home technology and how to partner with S2A Modular.
According to Back Yard Idea Book INSIDEOUT can make your home look better from the inside and create an enviornment that draws you out. "The most frequently used spaces are those that visually and physically bridge the gap between indoors and out. These spaces are seen through interior windows and doors."
Western Forms provides aluminum forming systems for cast-in-place concrete construction. Their systems allow builders to construct concrete homes, apartments, and other structures quickly and affordably. Their lightweight, modular forms can be used to construct exterior walls, interior walls, floors, and other elements. Builders can reportedly construct an entire house in a single day using Western Forms systems. The systems have been used on projects in over 40 countries.
As construction costs soar, funding for multifamily affordable housing remains relatively stagnant. The result is that multifamily affordable housing developers are increasingly pinched, forced to find creative ways to reduce already-tight construction budgets. Too often this causes delays and adversely affects the quality of the end-product. Meanwhile, the factory-built modular housing market is growing more sophisticated and efficient. It is estimated that the average modular multifamily project can save anywhere from 5% to 10% of overall construction cost relative to a traditionally framed building, not to mention the time savings of up to 40%. Yet, to-date, the modular industry has primarily served market-rate developers. The fact is that there are a number of financing, logistical, and permitting challenges that make modular affordable housing more difficult to achieve than modular market rate housing. Addressing these challenges has the opportunity to increase the affordable housing pipeline and address the affordability crisis.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about the cost and time saving opportunities for affordable housing associated with prefabricated construction.
2. Learn how to navigate the regulatory hurdles associated with prefabrication.
3. Learn about design constraints and opportunities associated with prefabrication.
4. Learn how construction documentation techniques may vary for prefabrication.
Speakers:
Brad Leibin, AIA Associate, David Baker Architects
Sharon Christen Senior Housing Developer, Mercy Housing California
Larry Pace Chief Operating Officer, Factory OS, Founder and President, Cannon Constructors North
This session was hosted by the AIA Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community in partnership with the Open Architecture Collaborative on May 6th, 2019.
The document describes a proprietary technology for manufacturing concrete homes in a controlled factory environment using an assembly line process. This allows homes to be built faster, at lower cost, and with higher quality than traditional on-site construction methods. The manufacturing process involves pouring concrete floors, walls, and roofs using reinforced steel forms. Completed modules are then finished and shipped to construction sites. Adopting this technology could help address housing shortages and affordability issues.
Sustainable construction aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It requires balancing environmental, social, and economic factors. In the U.S., buildings account for around 40% of carbon emissions, driving efforts to adopt sustainable practices. Codes and standards like LEED and Passive House certification provide frameworks for lower-impact design and construction. Major builders are incorporating energy efficiency despite higher upfront costs, recognizing longer-term savings and market advantages of sustainability.
The document summarizes the process and key considerations for an economist in choosing to purchase a solar panel system. It outlines 3 main steps: 1) picking a solar panel system by comparing options on factors like efficiency, warranty and price; 2) calculating the projected savings and return on investment; and 3) carefully selecting a qualified solar integration company by evaluating signals about their reputation, services and contract terms. The overall goal is to find a system with a short payback period and high return on investment to satisfy the economist's priorities of profitability over environmental benefits.
2016-18 Fairfield Residential Construction Gayle Deneen
This document provides an overview of a continuing education course on residential construction practices. It discusses various topics that will be covered in the course, including building codes, foundation systems, framing, roofing, siding, insulation, and more. It also provides statistics and questions to test participants' knowledge. The goal is for participants to gain an understanding of residential construction so they can build a house from start to finish.
The document describes the services offered by Composite Building Structures, Ltd. It outlines amenities and facilities that would be included in efficient and sustainable community designs. These include recreational areas, medical clinics, schools, housing, and workspaces. The company also lists types of buildings it assists with planning including hospitals, fish farms, and incarceration facilities. It provides integrated designs that combine energy solutions, consider local needs assessments, and achieve cost-effective sustainability.
This document presents a proposal from Composite Building Structures (CBS) to address housing deficits in Africa using an assembly-line construction method. CBS argues that housing deficits contribute to systemic poverty and inhibit meeting growth rates with current methods. CBS proposes establishing Construction Technology Centers that would use composite materials and high-production assembly lines to build affordable, durable housing and commercial buildings. The centers would train local workers and develop self-sustaining communities providing housing, jobs, clinics, schools, and sustainable food and energy production. CBS seeks partnerships with countries to conduct feasibility studies, provide training and supervision, and monitor quality and efficiency to fulfill housing and development needs sustainably and profitably.
Acre Homes aims to build zero-energy smart homes that are sustainable, affordable and inspired. They plan to address issues with the broken construction industry like high prices, housing shortages, energy and material waste by building homes in less than half the time using advanced systems. Their goal is to build beautiful, turnkey smart homes that are completely powered by the sun and use 70% less energy and water than standard homes. They have built prototypes, sold homes and started construction on 3 more with $25.9 million in pre-sales.
This is a presentation I gave at the University of Riverside, * Edward J. Blakely Center for Sustainable Suburban Development, Randall E. Lewis Seminar Series.
Advanced Concrete Tools is a manufacturer of concrete placement and finishing equipment. It has a strong brand and patented technologies. The company aims to rapidly expand globally through partnerships, new products, and manufacturing in Brazil and the US. It seeks initial capital of $650,000 for marketing, product development, and Brazil expansion, and additional future funding for acquisitions and manufacturing.
Tscg presentation english and tagalog for webTSC Global
This document provides information about a company that manufactures and uses custom concrete forming equipment to rapidly construct concrete housing. Some key details:
- The company has been in operation since 1962 and has built over 10 million homes in 40 countries since 1995.
- Their forming system allows entire concrete house shells to be formed and cast in a single day, providing faster and more cost-effective construction compared to traditional methods.
- They work with developers to design custom forming equipment specific to their housing projects, then provide on-site training and construction management services.
- Case studies and metrics are presented for several housing developments they have worked on in various countries, showing labor costs and construction schedules for single-day form cycles
The document discusses myths and realities about manufactured homes. It addresses myths such as manufactured homes being more vulnerable to fire or storms, less energy efficient than site-built homes, and not appreciating in value. The realities are that studies have shown manufactured homes are no more prone to fire, location not design impacts storm vulnerability, new energy standards have improved efficiency, and some manufactured homes do appreciate in value depending on location and market conditions. The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of manufactured homes from trailers to modern homes built in factories.
4.28.2020 - Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes - Webinar PresentationS2A Modular
S2A Modular is conducting a free webinar to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle the CMO of S2A Modular.
The webinar will break down the differences between the "traditional stick built" method of construction versus the "modular" method. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the modular process along with how we're integrating renewable energy smart home components to create net-zero (NZEB) properties. The heart of the concept is the inclusion of a residential storage battery, such as the Tesla Powerwall for example and Tesla solar roof tiles, while adding high energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, heating, etc. to maximize the battery's use.
Who is this webinar for?
1. The buyer who is looking to build a new home and would like to get the process done 30%-40% faster at a cost savings of 10%-20% of the original stick built method while building a stronger product.
2. The consumer interested in sustainability, renewable energy, smart home technology, energy efficient home components integrated with green living.
3. The "Developer" that wants to build a community or subdivision of hundreds of homes and/or the developer that wants to build apartment or hotel doors quicker, stronger and for less money.
4. The accredited investor that would like to be involved at the start of something that could quickly grow and potentially disrupt an industry.
5. The strategic investor who wants to partner with a company not only to get a strong ROI on their investment, but to have priority on the assembly line and a discount from normal mark-up.
6. The construction professional, the architect, the salesperson, the civil engineer, the supplier of building materials and anyone else that may want to learn more about modular construction and smart home technology and how to partner with S2A Modular.
The document summarizes a presentation by the leadership of S2A Modular, a modular home construction company. It introduces the founders and C-level executives, describes the modular construction process and advantages, presents the company's renewable energy and smart home initiatives, and outlines plans to raise $75 million to build multiple factories across the US. Projections estimate building over 5,000 homes by 2025, with a potential $2 billion valuation by 2021.
Creating great neighborhoods along el camino realgbeltalliance
The document discusses the Grand Boulevard Initiative which aims to transform El Camino Real into a sustainable corridor through transit-oriented development, complete streets design, and removal of barriers to development. Case studies of transformation projects and a website to track progress are proposed to advance the goals of increasing housing and transportation options along the 43-mile corridor connecting cities on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes S2A Modular
S2A Modular is conducting a free webinar to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle the CMO of S2A Modular.
The webinar will break down the differences between the "traditional stick built" method of construction versus the "modular" method. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the modular process along with how we're integrating renewable energy smart home components to create net-zero (NZEB) properties. The heart of the concept is the inclusion of a residential storage battery, such as the Tesla Powerwall for example and Tesla solar roof tiles, while adding high energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, heating, etc. to maximize the battery's use.
Who is this webinar for?
1. The buyer who is looking to build a new home and would like to get the process done 30%-40% faster at a cost savings of 10%-20% of the original stick built method while building a stronger product.
2. The consumer interested in sustainability, renewable energy, smart home technology, energy efficient home components integrated with green living.
3. The "Developer" that wants to build a community or subdivision of hundreds of homes and/or the developer that wants to build apartment or hotel doors quicker, stronger and for less money.
4. The accredited investor that would like to be involved at the start of something that could quickly grow and potentially disrupt an industry.
5. The strategic investor who wants to partner with a company not only to get a strong ROI on their investment, but to have priority on the assembly line and a discount from normal mark-up.
6. The construction professional, the architect, the salesperson, the civil engineer, the supplier of building materials and anyone else that may want to learn more about modular construction and smart home technology and how to partner with S2A Modular.
1. The document describes a real estate investment model that acquires small homes on large lots in good neighborhoods, expands the homes, and sells them for a profit.
2. It provides details on the renovation process, which aims to maintain architectural integrity while creating open living spaces and appealing finishes.
3. Key aspects of the profit structure are described, including joint venture options with preferred returns and profit splits.
Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes - Webinar Presentation 4.13.2020S2A Modular
S2A Modular is conducting a free webinar to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle the CMO of S2A Modular.
The webinar will break down the differences between the "traditional stick built" method of construction versus the "modular" method. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the modular process along with how we're integrating renewable energy smart home components to create net-zero (NZEB) properties. The heart of the concept is the inclusion of a residential storage battery, such as the Tesla Powerwall for example and Tesla solar roof tiles, while adding high energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, heating, etc. to maximize the battery's use.
Who is this webinar for?
1. The buyer who is looking to build a new home and would like to get the process done 30%-40% faster at a cost savings of 10%-20% of the original stick built method while building a stronger product.
2. The consumer interested in sustainability, renewable energy, smart home technology, energy efficient home components integrated with green living.
3. The "Developer" that wants to build a community or subdivision of hundreds of homes and/or the developer that wants to build apartment or hotel doors quicker, stronger and for less money.
4. The accredited investor that would like to be involved at the start of something that could quickly grow and potentially disrupt an industry.
5. The strategic investor who wants to partner with a company not only to get a strong ROI on their investment, but to have priority on the assembly line and a discount from normal mark-up.
6. The construction professional, the architect, the salesperson, the civil engineer, the supplier of building materials and anyone else that may want to learn more about modular construction and smart home technology and how to partner with S2A Modular.
According to Back Yard Idea Book INSIDEOUT can make your home look better from the inside and create an enviornment that draws you out. "The most frequently used spaces are those that visually and physically bridge the gap between indoors and out. These spaces are seen through interior windows and doors."
Western Forms provides aluminum forming systems for cast-in-place concrete construction. Their systems allow builders to construct concrete homes, apartments, and other structures quickly and affordably. Their lightweight, modular forms can be used to construct exterior walls, interior walls, floors, and other elements. Builders can reportedly construct an entire house in a single day using Western Forms systems. The systems have been used on projects in over 40 countries.
As construction costs soar, funding for multifamily affordable housing remains relatively stagnant. The result is that multifamily affordable housing developers are increasingly pinched, forced to find creative ways to reduce already-tight construction budgets. Too often this causes delays and adversely affects the quality of the end-product. Meanwhile, the factory-built modular housing market is growing more sophisticated and efficient. It is estimated that the average modular multifamily project can save anywhere from 5% to 10% of overall construction cost relative to a traditionally framed building, not to mention the time savings of up to 40%. Yet, to-date, the modular industry has primarily served market-rate developers. The fact is that there are a number of financing, logistical, and permitting challenges that make modular affordable housing more difficult to achieve than modular market rate housing. Addressing these challenges has the opportunity to increase the affordable housing pipeline and address the affordability crisis.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about the cost and time saving opportunities for affordable housing associated with prefabricated construction.
2. Learn how to navigate the regulatory hurdles associated with prefabrication.
3. Learn about design constraints and opportunities associated with prefabrication.
4. Learn how construction documentation techniques may vary for prefabrication.
Speakers:
Brad Leibin, AIA Associate, David Baker Architects
Sharon Christen Senior Housing Developer, Mercy Housing California
Larry Pace Chief Operating Officer, Factory OS, Founder and President, Cannon Constructors North
This session was hosted by the AIA Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community in partnership with the Open Architecture Collaborative on May 6th, 2019.
The document describes a proprietary technology for manufacturing concrete homes in a controlled factory environment using an assembly line process. This allows homes to be built faster, at lower cost, and with higher quality than traditional on-site construction methods. The manufacturing process involves pouring concrete floors, walls, and roofs using reinforced steel forms. Completed modules are then finished and shipped to construction sites. Adopting this technology could help address housing shortages and affordability issues.
Sustainable construction aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It requires balancing environmental, social, and economic factors. In the U.S., buildings account for around 40% of carbon emissions, driving efforts to adopt sustainable practices. Codes and standards like LEED and Passive House certification provide frameworks for lower-impact design and construction. Major builders are incorporating energy efficiency despite higher upfront costs, recognizing longer-term savings and market advantages of sustainability.
The document summarizes the process and key considerations for an economist in choosing to purchase a solar panel system. It outlines 3 main steps: 1) picking a solar panel system by comparing options on factors like efficiency, warranty and price; 2) calculating the projected savings and return on investment; and 3) carefully selecting a qualified solar integration company by evaluating signals about their reputation, services and contract terms. The overall goal is to find a system with a short payback period and high return on investment to satisfy the economist's priorities of profitability over environmental benefits.
2016-18 Fairfield Residential Construction Gayle Deneen
This document provides an overview of a continuing education course on residential construction practices. It discusses various topics that will be covered in the course, including building codes, foundation systems, framing, roofing, siding, insulation, and more. It also provides statistics and questions to test participants' knowledge. The goal is for participants to gain an understanding of residential construction so they can build a house from start to finish.
The document describes the services offered by Composite Building Structures, Ltd. It outlines amenities and facilities that would be included in efficient and sustainable community designs. These include recreational areas, medical clinics, schools, housing, and workspaces. The company also lists types of buildings it assists with planning including hospitals, fish farms, and incarceration facilities. It provides integrated designs that combine energy solutions, consider local needs assessments, and achieve cost-effective sustainability.
This document presents a proposal from Composite Building Structures (CBS) to address housing deficits in Africa using an assembly-line construction method. CBS argues that housing deficits contribute to systemic poverty and inhibit meeting growth rates with current methods. CBS proposes establishing Construction Technology Centers that would use composite materials and high-production assembly lines to build affordable, durable housing and commercial buildings. The centers would train local workers and develop self-sustaining communities providing housing, jobs, clinics, schools, and sustainable food and energy production. CBS seeks partnerships with countries to conduct feasibility studies, provide training and supervision, and monitor quality and efficiency to fulfill housing and development needs sustainably and profitably.
This document outlines a plan for developing self-sustaining village projects to address issues like population growth, resource depletion, and lack of access to necessities. The plan involves establishing villages that can provide housing, electricity, water, food, and jobs through sustainable methods like alternative energy, efficient infrastructure, hydroponic farming, and developing skills for maintenance and commerce. The goal is to create self-sufficient communities through a step-by-step process using appropriate technologies and materials.
This document provides biographical information on James P. Antonic, the President and CEO of Composite Building Structures. It details his educational background and over 50 years of experience in international business development, setting up foreign market penetration strategies and operations for over 50 American companies. It outlines his roles establishing manufacturing plants, joint ventures, distribution networks and sales organizations in over 40 countries. The document also lists his publications, patents, appointments, education and memberships.
Buildings used to suffer great losses from natural disasters every day, with homes being destroyed by winds, earthquakes, floods, and fires around the world. People realized that most buildings were not resilient enough and started working to find solutions by rethinking alternative materials, different systems, and better construction methods. This led builders, developers, insurers, governments, and owners to apply better solutions that reduced costs while making people and properties safer by increasing the resiliency of homes to withstand nature's forces.
The document summarizes IMD Group's work assisting various companies with new market entries and business startups over several decades. IMD provides initial market research, strategy planning, operations training, and helps businesses become profitable before gradually withdrawing support. Examples discussed include helping Safety-Kleen expand into Asia, qualifying suppliers for a new Toyota factory, and developing courseware that was adopted as a job training program in Mexico. IMD works hands-on to establish businesses, joint ventures, and distributor networks before companies are self-sufficient.
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1. A New Epoch in Construction
Home building is broken
We are about to fix it
Composite Building Structures
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2. Current Conditions
• Labor intensive
– High cost skill trades, shortage of trained workers, poor workmanship,
inconsistent quality, unmet needs, housing deficits - worldwide
• Methods unchanged
– Escalating environmental damage, severe raw material cost cycles,
intermittent shortages, recurring disaster damage – resistance to change
• Pressure to build quickly at lowest cost
– Uses cheapest materials, overlooks innovation, creates
– No concern for costs of ownership
www.CBS-Homes.com
3. Implication - “No-change in Sight”
• Labor Intensive – Old Methods – Low Cost Materials
– Means
• No immediate universal fixes
– Implications
• No evolving large scale solution “We’ve always done it this way”
– Consequences
• A continuing Spiral of band aid solutions rising deficits & no relief
Until CBS
Construction Optimized Composites
www.CBS-Homes.com
4. A CBS Simple Solution
Replace traditions with
Disaster resistant sustainable buildings
Factory panelize buildings
Size, style, or design under strict QC
Using automotive assembly methods
High speed production lines
Erecting entire building shells as a service for builders
Existing trades finish construction & deliver
CBS fits in the existing building culture
without changing tools, materials, or methods
No retraining needed
www.CBS-Homes.com
5. Objectives
• Replace traditional materials in
– Disaster resistant buildings
– Social housing
• Build any design
– From architectural prints
• Assemble like automobiles
– Vertical integration, economy of scale, speed, factory quality
• Erect protective building shell
– For others to finish
Replicate Worldwide
– - Network of Assembly Plants
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6. Years in Research & Development
• Process
– Construction Optimized Pultruded Composite
• Products
– 38 Patents Issued
– 3 Registered Trademarks
– Domestic & International Patents Pending
• Methods
– Unique assembly line
– Modular jigs
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7. CBS Now
Results Achieved Industry Fit
1. Identified best structural materials 7. Utilized traditional materials
2. Designed highest strength shapes 8. Built framing accuracy jigs
3. Modified parts for rapid assembly 9. Became cost competitive
4. Integrated to current building methods 10. Integrated all building trades
5. Designed production assembly lines CBS launches to
6. Patented inventions 11. Rapidly penetrate markets
12. Continue developing patents
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8. CBS Virtual-Enterprise Products
Disaster Resistant Housing & Low Cost Social Housing
1. Cost Competitive through Economy of Scale & Mass Production
2. Start local Virtual-Enterprise zone with Innovative Methods
3. Duplicate Virtual-Enterprise zones Regionally, Globally
4. Locate Virtual-Enterprises where most needed
5. Rebuild disasters & mitigate housing deficits
Satisfy Significant Markets
www.CBS-Homes.com
9. US Housing Market (Homes $1 billion/day - 50% in 6 States)
(Cars $436 million/day – in 50 States)
2009 Annual Production 2009 Annual Market Value
2009 Annual Cars & Homes 2009 Market Values
1 Million Cars Each 18 Homes Each
47,952,99 $69,250,000,000
5
$56,161,750,000
+ $13 Million
over cars
2,246,470 Cars @ $25,000 each 554,000 homes @ $125,000 each
554,000
The market value is impressive
44 World wide Car Makers 31,360 US Homebuilders 1% is $692,500,000
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10. Americas’ Housing Markets
Annual Starts
Caribbean 152,000
Central America 235,000
South America 2,522600
2,909,600
1% @ $25,000 = $ 747,400,000
In Our Backyard
With great need
Waiting for CBS
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11. Constant Housing Needs
US Statistics World Statistics
Population Homes Land
Population Homes Land
Acres
Acres
Every Births New Starts Cleared
Every Births New Starts Cleared
Second 0.14 0.06 0.02 Second 4 1.1 0.2
Minute 8 4 1 Minute 240 66 12
Hour 508 223 56 Hour 14,400 3,960 720
Day 12,202 5,357 1,339 Day 345,600 95,040 17,280
Week 85,417 37,500 9,375 Week 2,419,200 665,280 120,960
Month 341,667 150,000 37,500 Month 9,676,800 2,661,120 483,840
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2011 4,100,000 485,000 450,000 2011 116,121,600 23,224,320 5,806,080
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13. Composites
Offer
The Best
Strength,
Longevity,
&
Environmental
Stewardship
www.CBS-Homes.com
14. Framing - the Most Important Component
CBS
Makes the
Supporting
Structures
300 Year Life
Safety - Sustainability
www.CBS-Homes.com
15. Automation – Using Panelization
Any building can be panelized
Quality is achieved in CBS production plants
Affordability comes from automated assembly
Deficit reductions from low cost rapid erection
www.CBS-Homes.com
16. Panelizing Grows
CBS has a better product & method
• Materials
– Fiberglass & Resins
• Machines
– Pultrusion Machines
• Assembly Plants
– Panelization Lines
• Logistics
– Delivery & Erection
Automated Builder Magazine – January 2006
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17. Profitability Design – Refine - Plan
Points $9,000
To $8,000
$7,000
Panels
$6,000
$5,000 Price
CBS
Systems $4,000 40~55% Cost
Produce $3,000 25~30%
Profit
$2,000 15~35 %
Significant 2~4%
Returns $1,000
$0
100 Kits Panels Modules
Sticks Sales Method
CBS Profit Comparison
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18. CBS Stewardship – A solution to Wasted Global Resources
Losing Forests
1 CBS assembly plant saves 15,000 acres of trees each year
3 CBS plants save 70 square miles of trees each year
Where do we get oxygen now?
Where are we going to get it later?
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19. One Solution to Major Building Problems
• Hurricanes & Tornados Tons
• Earthquakes 45 41
• Insurance 40
• Termites 35
• Water
30
• Mold
• Fire 25
20 17
One Solution to Global Waste
1 ton of composite replaces* 15
17 tons of wood (including waste)
10
41 tons of concrete block (mortar, steel, tie beams)
5 1
Environmentally friendly 0
to the world
* In a 2,000 sq ft (186 sq m)
disaster resistant home
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20. Leadership Team
• James P. Antonic - President & CEO
– 29 year outsource running international market penetrations for 54 clients.
All profitable within 5 years. Started new companies in 39 countries sold
in 105. Applies for US & foreign CBS patent .
• Ken Engel Esq. - Executive Vice President
– Labor attorney with senior International HR experience from
Crystal Sugar, Phillips Services, United Technologies, & Sun Chemical
• Dave Green - Pultrusion Plant Manufacturing
– Inventor on 3 pultrusion patents, career with largest pultrusion company
in America, managed all facets of composite manufacturing and molding
• Dan Goodman – Chief Information Officer
– Served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for
an Artificial Intelligence technology company and background at NASA.
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22. The New Material-of-Choice
• Stronger than steel • Wide spans between load walls
• Lighter than wood • Studs on 24" not 16” centers
• High insulation values • Standard header size
• Non-conductive • Hurricane & Flood protection
• No electronic interference • Tight construction, no house wrap
• Termite and rodent proof • Lower utility use
• No mildew or rot • Electric boxes & conduits
• Will not deteriorate • Building shell erected & tied
• 350 MPH hurricane resistance • No material loss, no site cleanup
• Stronger joint sockets & fastening • Seismic & Tornado protection
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23. Narrow Technology with Broad Appeal
• Micro
– Materials
• Composites – Pultrusion – Optimization
Median
- Methods
● Interlocking Parts – Assembly Jigs – Production Line
Macro
- Mass Markets
● Disaster – Social Housing - Worldwide
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24. Join the Construction Revolution
• Investors
– 84% of investment is hard asset land, building,
equipment, and inventory
• Operating Partners
– In each Construction Technology Campus
• Joint Venture Relationships
– Register interest in CBS Enterprise
– Register projects to build
Email: Sales@CBS-Homes.com
25. A New Epoch in Construction
Home building is broken
We are about to fix it
Partner with CBS
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