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Structure is stronger than traditional site-built |
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Quality is better that traditional stick-built |
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Controlled production supports LEED |
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Minimal site waste due to modular design |
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Minimal concrete waste due to manufacturer efficiency |
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Fly ash, slag cement and silica fume are industrial byproducts used as a partial replacement for Portland cement |
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Concrete forming machines have practically unlimited service lives (reusing steel forms rather than throw-away plastic or wood forms) |
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Contractors believe we can save 25% + time against the construction schedule. |
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This limits exposure on the construction loan |
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It enables rental units to be sold sooner, receiving rents or revenues 25% faster! |
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– Re-useable
– Reduce waste – Demolition can be reused to protect shorelines |
| Montenero "Machine Form" |
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Traditional Stick-Build |
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| Steel reinforced concrete |
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Wood frame |
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| Hurricane proof |
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Weather risk |
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| 80% built in controlled environment |
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Built at job-site, subject to site conditions |
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| Infinitely expandable/configurable |
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Reaction-oriented |
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| Process-oriented |
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Pay more interest |
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| Lower loan costs |
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Traditional roof blows off in storm |
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| Monolithic roof cannot separate from walls |
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Traditional long lead-times |
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| up to 25% + faster occupancy |
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Messy site for many months |
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| Clean site conditions |
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See post-hurricane photographs & footage |
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| Highest quality structure |
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