Framing the American Dream: A Real-World Side-by-Side Comparison of Stick vs. Component
Tuesday, February 25 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
LVCC - West 229
What It's About
Join us to hear results of the "Framing the American Dream" experiment in which two nearly identical homes were constructed side-by-side in Austin, TX, one entirely through traditional stick-framing, while the other used structural components including roof trusses, wall panels and floor trusses. The goal---quantify the ways in which offsite manufactured wall panels benefit the builder and framer on the jobsite, as well as how open web floor trusses speed the installation of HVAC mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP). A panel of the study’s participants will explore the empirical data collected and shed light on how the use of manufactured wall panels and floor trusses accelerated the various trades’ installation schedules, and ultimately made the builder more profitable.
What You’ll Learn
- Learn how offsite manufactured wall panels and floor trusses are designed, manufactured and installed, and how the construction technique compares to traditional stick-built.
- Gain insight into how wall panel and floor truss installation reduces the labor burden on the jobsite while simultaneously speeding up the construction process.
- Explore how a builder can become more profitable by incorporating offsite manufactured wall panels and floor trusses into their building designs and construction methodology.
- Identify how additional value can be incorporated into offsite manufactured wall panels and floor truss panels that can further reduce costs and increase onsite labor efficiency.
How to Attend
Participants must be registered for an Expo + Education pass. Seating for sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speakers
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German
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Japanese
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