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Exploring Prefabrication Methods

Prefabricated Component Assembly

Prefabricated Component Assembly

Prefabricated Component Assembly

Off-site production of prefabricated components​. Individual elements are transported to site and assembled on site​. 


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Volumetric Modular

Prefabricated Component Assembly

Prefabricated Component Assembly

Off-site factory fabrication-volumetric modules, transported and installed at site​​. Modules are complete rooms and spaces of buildings, including fixtures and fittings.​


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Hybrid Systems

Prefabricated Component Assembly

Hybrid Systems

Combines conventional on-site techniques with prefabricated systems. Leverages strengths of both methods to optimize total value in the building process.


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Prefabricated Component Assembly

Benefits

  • Reduced construction time on site, up to 25%​​ 
  • Can achieve up to 30% carbon reduction​ 
  • Up to 50% on-site labour reduction 

Limitations

  • Build height ​
  • On site assembly complexities​ by many site trades​
  • Supply capacity ​​
  • Perceived cost premium  


Volumetric Modular

Benefits

  • Potential for higher quality control​
  • Less disruption to areas surrounding the site​​
  • Up to 70% reduced construction time on site​
  • Up to 45% carbon reductions​
  • Up to 85% on-site labour reduction​

Limitations

  • Module dimension limitations​​
  • On site assembly complexities​ for some site trades​
  • Perceived cost premium & upfront payment requirements


Hybrid Systems

Benefits

  • Flexibility in design and integration ​
  • Optimized benefits & value drivers for specific project requirements 
  • Significant reductions in schedule and on-site labour

Limitations

  • Coordination complexity​
  • Potential for increased costs, with inexperience or poor planning


Our Services

With a multi-decade history of developing and managing a Canada-wide supply chain network, Oliphia has successfully delivered MMC projects including modular and panelized by consistently assembling and integrating multi- disciplined experts into highly effective project partnerships.


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