VALUE PROPOSITION details & scorecard
METAL STICK FRAME
3-D VOLUMETRIC/MODULAR
METAL STICK FRAME
Precision and Consistency:
Offers higher precision/consistency compared to wood framing. Manufactured to exact specs, ensuring straightness, resulting in a more accurate & uniform construction process.
SCORE: 5
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Installation Time:
Typically lighter, easier to handle & faster to install than wood framing. Longer lengths reduce need for joining multiple pieces on-site.
SCORE: 3
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Reduced Material Waste:
Generates less material waste compared to wood framing. Studs come in pre-cut lengths, minimizing on-site cutting & resulting in less waste. Metal framing materials are recyclable.
SCORE: 5
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Improved Structural Integrity:
Provides superior structural integrity compared to wood framing. Near zero susceptibility to warping, shrinking or rotting.
SCORE: 5
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Enhanced Thermal Performance:
Offers comparable or slightly better thermal performance than wood. Not susceptible to moisture-related issues of rotting & mold, which degrades insulation effectiveness.
SCORE: 6
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Design Flexibility:
Offers similar design flexibility to wood. Can be easily customized & manipulated to accommodate various architectural designs, building layouts, & structural requirements.
SCORE: 9
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Soundproofing & Fire Resistance:
Provides better soundproofing & fire resistance compared to wood framing. Complies with UL listed assemblies for non-combustible metal can achieve higher fire ratings than wood.
SCORE: 7
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Short & Long-Term Cost Savings:
Results in long-term cost savings due to durability & low maintenance requirements. May have a higher initial cost compared to wood framing but the reduced risk of structural issues, lower maintenance costs, & longer lifespan leads to savings over the building's lifetime. This system follows traditional construction methods and thus is vulnerable to standard frequency of change order directives.
SCORE: 3
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METAL STICK FRAME SCORE/RATING
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2-D METAL PANELS
3-D VOLUMETRIC/MODULAR
METAL STICK FRAME
Precision and Consistency:
Offers precision/consistency due to off-site fabrication - wall, floor & ceiling panels are assembled on-site rather than being delivered as stick frame pieces or complete modules.
SCORE: 8
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Installation Time:
Offers much faster installation compared to metal stick framing but require more on-site assembly time compared to MODULAR.
SCORE: 7
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Reduced Material Waste:
Reduces material waste compared to stick framing but may generate more waste than MODULAR construction due to the need for on-site assembly & customization.
SCORE: 8
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Improved Structural Integrity:
Provides enhanced structural integrity but has limitations compared to MODULAR, especially load-bearing capacity and overall rigidity.
SCORE: 7
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Enhanced Thermal Performance:
Provides good thermal performance compared to stick frame but offers slightly less quality insulation compared to MODULAR due to their construction methodology.
SCORE: 7
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Design Flexibility:
Offers greater design flexibility compared to MODULAR as panels can accommodate a limitless variety of architectural designs, building layouts. & panel sizes.
SCORE: 8
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Soundproofing & Fire Resistance:
Engineered to provide excellent soundproofing & fire resistance - meeting or exceeding building code requirements. with UL listed assembly ratings
SCORE: 8
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Short & Long-Term Cost Savings:
Offers long-term cost savings compared to traditional stick framing, but the extent of savings may vary depending on factors such as project size, complexity, and location. In a supporting role to General Contractors, MID-RISE creates BIM files for use across all engineering & construction disciplines. Digital twins carefully integrate & coordinate all subcontractor trade layouts on-site - resulting in reduced change-order potential.
SCORE: 6
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2D-METAL PANELS SCORE/RATING
59
3-D VOLUMETRIC/MODULAR
3-D VOLUMETRIC/MODULAR
3-D VOLUMETRIC/MODULAR
Precision and Consistency:
Fabrication of entire building modules is off-site in a controlled factory environment. Ensures precision & consistency in measurements/quality.
SCORE: 10
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Installation Time:
Has the fastest installation time compared to all other systems. Fabricated off-site, transported to building site & rapidly installed.
SCORE: 10
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Reduced Material Waste:
Produces less material waste compared to all other systems because modules are fabricated to precise specifications, minimizing the need for on-site cutting and trimming.
SCORE: 10
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Improved Structural Integrity:
Offers excellent structural integrity - building modules are fabricated with integrated steel framing, ensuring robustness & stability.
SCORE: 9
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Enhanced Thermal Performance:
Allows for better install & integration of a wide range of insulation types, resulting in improved thermal performance, energy efficiency & reduced heating/cooling costs.
SCORE: 10
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Design Flexibility:
Offers design flexibility, but it may be constrained by the need for standardized module sizes, transportation considerations and/or construction site access logistics.
SCORE: 7
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Soundproofing & Fire Resistance:
Incorporates factory installed soundproofing/fire-resistant materials and fire sprinkler/suppression systems into UL listed assemblies that create the module envelope,.
SCORE: 10
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Short & Long-Term Cost Savings:
Results in short term & long-term cost savings due to faster construction timelines, reduced labor costs, minimized material waste & improved energy efficiency. Along with improved quality, construction SPEED may be the greatest value proposition for a modular buildiing strategy. schedules can be reduced up to 50%, thus eliminating extended carrying costs while providing a faster return on building investment dollars.
SCORE: 10
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3D-VOLUMETRIC MODULAR SCORE/RATING
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