It’s not often an offsite housing factory can open its doors without a lot of fanfare but honestly, I had no idea OffsiteK existed until recently. Talk about flying under the radar!
OFFSITEK, a Charlotte-based integrated construction company, is using robots, steel and offsite manufacturing to give first-time homebuyers options that work within their budgets, are high quality, and are better for the environment.
Utilizing advanced technology and sustainable components in their Charlotte, North Carolina factory, OFFSITEK merges automation, robotic assembly and cutting-edge software to deliver residential and commercial construction at reduced cost and lead times.
Pre-engineered and assembled light gauge steel framing systems combined with a proprietary panel system accelerates building schedules, maintains structural quality and eliminates waste through an innovative kit-of-parts design-led process.
Steel is a resilient material with reserve strength that results in significant advantages in natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes and is mold and vermin resistant. Steel is dimensionally stable, eliminates construction waste significantly, and is flame resistant.
“We are very excited to provide brand new, affordable quality homes to the residents of Charlotte,” said Rick Admani Abulhaj, managing director, OFFSITEK. “With the assistance of local municipalities, we are bringing the latest in innovative construction technology and environmental efficiency to provide first-time buyers a home they will love and a neighborhood they will be proud to be part of. The benefits of manufacturing a project offsite include significant improvement in productivity, efficiency and the quality of the construction process.”
The City of Hickory, North Carolina, recently announced a partnership to invest in the development and construction of affordable housing on city-owned property. OFFSITEK is scheduled to break ground on the home sites, priced between $145,000 and $175,000 in the Ridgeview Subdivision neighborhood.
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Gary Fleisher is Editor in Chief of Modular Home Source and Offsite Builder. Email at [email protected]
