Apartment building manufactured on site
In the heart of Almelo, Netherlands, a construction revolution is underway. Plegt-Vos, a leading Dutch construction company, is challenging traditional house building methods with its innovative modular construction process.
- The Smart House Factory
The heart of this revolution is a factory hall in Almelo, where a stack of wooden planks and a dozen workers, aided by eight robotic arms, are transforming the construction industry. This production line, dubbed the "smart house factory" by Plegt-Vos, is where the future of home building is taking shape.
- From Factory to Site
Unlike traditional construction, where houses are assembled stone by stone on the building site, Plegt-Vos manufactures large parts or modules of the house in a controlled factory environment. These modules are then transported to the site for assembly, drastically reducing on-site construction time. The modular process allows for simultaneous construction of modules and site preparation, leading to faster project completion.
- Cost Efficiency
The factory production allows for standardized, efficient workflows, bulk purchasing of materials, and less waste, all contributing to cost savings. The shortened construction period also lowers financing costs and reduces labor expenses. While initial modular construction might have comparable or slightly higher upfront costs for transport and specialist installation, overall project costs tend to be lower or more predictable.
- The Pungent Smell of Progress
As you step into the smart house factory, the pungent smell of wood fills the air, a testament to the hard work and innovation happening within.
- Prefabrication: The Future of Construction
Plegt-Vos's modular construction process, also known as prefabrication, is considered revolutionary in the construction industry. The company builds its apartment blocks modularly, with the production of the house facade and the apartment blocks both involving the use of robotic arms and a dozen workers.
- A Company on the Rise
With 600 employees and an annual turnover of 400 million euros, Plegt-Vos is a force to be reckoned with in the Dutch construction industry. The company's innovative approach to modular construction is not only faster than traditional construction but also offers potential cost efficiencies, making it an attractive alternative, especially for projects where speed and cost control are critical.
In essence, Plegt-Vos's modular construction process offers faster completion times and potential cost efficiencies compared to traditional house building, thanks to off-site factory manufacturing and streamlined on-site assembly. This makes modular building an attractive alternative, especially for projects where speed and cost control are critical.
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