Sierra Star Townhomes Case Study
Multi-Family Project Built Using Off-Site Modular Construction
Project Name: Sierra Star Townhomes
Date of Commencement: October 2006
Date of Completion: June 2007
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Approximate Project Value: $6,000,000
Building Types: Multi-Family Townhomes
Number of Units: 40 Living Units
The Challenge
These townhome buildings needed to be completely constructed, set, and ready for entry before the hotel could be opened.
Extreme snow loads of 235 lb/sf at the high elevation required special framing and structural connection details.
Large and complex building roof systems needed to be constructed. Winter weather and strong storms made traditional construction impossible.
The Solution
The project was built, shipped, and installed by November 2007 in this mountain community of Mammoth Lakes, California.
To avoid the pending winter storms, the buildings were delivered, set, and installed in a matter of days. The buildings were ready for sale by March 1.
Speed was a critical factor in the modular home project, and modular construction saved a remarkable amount of time and money!
The Scope Of Work
Installation and Assembly
Fast installation of the home and efficient assembly on site was required for the project
Structural Connections
Structural Connections were build to ensure a strong frame and tight, sound result
Roofing Completion
Roofing Completion was accomplish on schedule
Selected Interior Finishing
Selected interior finishing gave the home its cozy, distinctive touch
- Time Saved 80%
- Costs Saved 50%
- Whatever Metric We Can Measure Here 50%
Days of Construction
Number of Days Expected
Nothing is Impossible With Modular
Winter construction would have been impossible with stick frame methods!
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