SBCA, 84 Lumber, NFC Build 2,400 Sq Ft House in 8 Hours

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Slice of Manufacturing Team
June 17, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • SBCA, 84 Lumber, and NFC built a 2,400 sq. ft. house in under 8 hours on the National Mall.

  • 84 Lumber supplied structural framing elements, windows, doors, and the framing crews.

  • The project demonstrates the efficiency and sustainability of modern offsite manufacturing techniques.

  • The completed house will be donated to Habitat for Humanity in Waynesboro, Virginia.

  • Event highlights innovations in affordable and efficient home construction.

Source (PR Newswire)

Notable Quotes

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"This project illustrates how slight changes in a home builder's normal construction process can significantly impact construction cycle times and allow limited jobsite labor to build more homes more efficiently."

Jess Lohse, Executive Director at SBCA
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"The build represents the efficiencies of current component manufacturing and installation methods. This makes installation at the job site so much faster and helps the builder's bottom line and ability to provide quality housing solutions."

Ken Kucera, VP of Installed Sales and Manufacturing at 84 Lumber
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"Jobsite labor is severely constrained across the country and this approach allows existing framing crews to complete more homes more quickly and to provide more homes to ease current demand."

Sean Shields, Director of Marketing at SBCA

Our Take:

The SBCA's recent feat at the Innovative Housing Showcase is a testament to the remarkable advancements in offsite construction techniques. Building a 2,400-square-foot house in under eight hours not only underscores the efficiency and sustainability of modern construction methods but also highlights the potential for addressing housing shortages and affordability challenges. By leveraging pre-manufactured components and streamlined installation processes, companies like 84 Lumber and organizations such as the SBCA and NFC are paving the way for a more efficient and cost-effective housing industry. This innovative approach not only accelerates construction times but also reduces labor constraints, ultimately contributing to making homeownership more accessible to a broader population.