What Happened

Autovol, a first-of-its-kind factory for volumetric modular construction, is being developed by Prefab Logic in conjunction with Autovol's ownership. The 400,000 square-foot robotized factory, located in Nampa, Idaho, will produce large-scale multiunit housing and hotel complexes with all wiring, plumbing, and final fixtures before shipping to the building site. Construction preparations began in October 2018, and the factory is set to be operational in early 2020.

Why It Matters

The Autovol factory is backed by $100 million in funding and is expected to greatly accelerate the impact of volumetric modular construction on cost and productivity. According to Curtis Fletcher, co-founder of Prefab Logic, the factory will create new breakthroughs in construction speed, capacity, efficiency, and excellence.

What's Next

The Autovol factory will be a significant step forward in the modular industry, and its impact will be closely watched by the construction sector. With its automated and robotic functions, the factory is expected to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the construction of large-scale housing and hotel complexes.

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