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Originally Posted by Kidphilly
its already built all pre fab pieces built it like legos over the last 10 days
have pictures but don't know how to post them
this went from steel frame base floor to 5 stories tall since August 1
the units shipped dry walled with even the bathrooms and kitchens done including the fridge, was crazy to watch they work nearly 24/7 with Washington ave closed from 12th to 13th for over a week.
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It's called modular construction. Basically the same construction techniques and materials normally used on-site (framing, followed by plumbing/electrical rough-in, followed by insulation, followed by drywall and other finishes), but instead done in sections (modules) in a factory, and then installed and interconnected on-site on a conventionally constructed foundation. Works especially well when you have essentially self-contained units such as apartments. And if done right (i.e., interesting design and high-quality exterior finishes installed on-site), it can be indistinguishable from high-quality construction built entirely on-site.
Here are a couple of photos showing the process:
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