Custom Home Building
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We are software-driven and focused on creating a single source of building information with our digitization process. Before any lumber is cut, we have an accurate rendering of the home that will be built.
While previous off-site construction companies attempted to vertically integrate too much, too rapidly, Agorus has grown at a deliberate pace. We are focused on refining our process, addressing builders’ pain points, and building a nationally scalable off-site construction solution.
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Our pricing is competitive with the rest of the market while producing a higher quality product. We use Premium #1 & #2 Kiln-Dried Douglas Fir, yet our price reflects #2 Douglas Fir rates.
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We have two shipping solutions: vertical shipping in a modified shipping container or flat stacking on a truck bed.
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Panels can be moved on-site by crane, telehandler, or, if need be, by hand.
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We use SEMA, a German software designed specifically for timber construction. We are also developing our own software that will fully automate the translation of building plans into manufacturing instructions.
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If we are building the entire structure, we prefer to be the engineer of record for your project to utilize our machinery and process. However, we can supply just walls, roofs and/or floors (rough framing or with MEP integration) for your projects, without the need to engineer it.
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Yes. We can produce your standardized plans. And we also have several of our own ADU plans.
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We are open to any all-timber construction projects that fit our process. This could include prefab multifamily, hotels, apartments, college dorms and other projects.
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SPIDA of New Zealand supplies our current machinery. We will begin utilizing our proprietary machinery in late 2023. This represents a significant leap forward in off-site efficiency and precision.
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We build to a 1/16th of an inch.
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We will be at capacity to produce 1000 units per year by Q1 2024.
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The framed components of a two-story ~2500 sq ft home (walls, floors, roofs) can be installed in a few days.
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Yes, whatever the plans call for. We can build for anchor bolts, hold-down systems, Titen HDs, etc.
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With our process, not only is less labor required, but existing labor is more efficient. This is a key benefit to prefabricated home manufacturing. About a dozen production line operators can frame a home off-site and a crew of 2-4 can install it. We are working to partner with various framing companies to install our products.
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Digital Twin Design and VR model walkthroughs enable us to see an exact digital rendering of the home that will be built. This makes it possible to address any discrepancies before the plans are sent to the factory. VR is both a builder’s work tool and a tool to enhance the consumer’s home buying experience.
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Yes, we build precisely per plan requirements. We will ask several questions in the beginning to make sure no details are missed or overlooked.
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Yes, we have an in-house install team, but we also enable builders and framers to install themselves.
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Agorus is committed to Sustainable Development — less than 1% waste – anything that can be used for blocking is recycled.