Construction Technology

Mitsui Home Canada's "Offsite Prefabrication" process uses innovative design technology and automated machines to custom build 4-6 story "wood-framed", multi-family" apartments in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon.

In today's housing affordability crisis, the time savings from prefab apartments can help get more projects built per year. Combined with a world-class just in time delivery system, Mitsui Home Canada can frame a building 35% faster than conventional "stick-framing" construction.

While the upfront planning and design work results in a 6-8% premium, the resulting downstream efficiencies lower overall building construction costs.

This "systemized" approach ensures (1) the highest possible construction quality; (2) the fastest framing time from concrete slab to roof; (3) the most efficient use of materials; (4) the most efficient use of site-labor; and (5) the least amount of construction delays and re-work due to architectural/structural/trade issues.

Construction methodologies are evolving in many jurisdictions of the world. Prefabrication streamlines the building process and is the future.

  • Quality

    Optimizing a building’s framing solution is best achieved through today’s best-in-class prefabrication software. Full consideration of seismic, MEP and backing requirements and EWP optimization are high-value benefits.

  • Quality

    In today’s five- and six-story wood-frame buildings, there is no room for imprecise construction. The demand for precision in load-path design, seismic embed systems, and framing is much higher than it used to be.

  • Quality

    Wall panels have been available to wood-frame construction projects for decades. But prefabrication can go so much further with stair panels, floor panels, and prefabricated roof-sections.

  • Quality

    Backing for handrails, grab-bars, cabinets, and bathroom fixtures can be preinstalled in panels to provide another level of value and time-saving in the construction process.