The first wing of 57 modules was placed in just 20 working days this winter. Panelizing is another innovation for projects with repetitive components, producing prefabricated walls, which can be partially or completely finished depending on the needs of the project. Panelization makes the most sense for large-scale commercial and residential projects with limited space. Panel construction includes the basic wood framing of individual walls, minus the electrical and sheet rock. The panels are packaged in stacked bundles of 4-8 walls.
Normal delivery is two days worth of panels at a time.
We can save them 25 to 35 percent on the framing time. Both modular and panelized units are engineered to withstand the most extreme wind and seismic conditions, meeting important safety concerns here in the Pacific Northwest. And both offer another, more intangible benefit to a project, according to Delashmutt. The Washington Association of Building Officials has taken note of the upswing in modular and panelized technology. They are including a presentation on both as part of their spring meeting.