Discover a smarter,
faster way to build
your projects.
Built to your spec.
The Plant Building System was designed for custom jobs, so we build to your exact specifications. Whether it’s high-end finishes or ADA compliance, we work with your architect (or you can work with ours) to meet your project’s unique needs and budget.
Fast and reliable.
Building with Plant cuts construction time in half:
Advanced engineering exposes any design, structural, or manufacturing issues before production even begins.
Vertical construction occurs in tandem with site work.
We build indoors, with all trades in-house, eliminating weather and staffing delays.
Inspections are conducted right in our factory, on regularly-scheduled intervals.
Rigorous quality control facilitates reliable, repeatable processes.
Cost-efficient.
Drastically shorter timelines and reduced waste drives cost efficiency. And our location allows us to retain skilled labor that commands a high premium in most other construction markets.
Consistent, superior quality.
We build in a controlled environment, with highly-skilled, full-time tradespeople adhering to strict quality control procedures. And we build all walls, floors, and ceilings on special jigs to ensure that they are absolutely square, straight, flush, and level. These processes, which are not possible on a typical job site, help us achieve consistent, high-quality workmanship.
Here’s how it works.
Bid & Feasibility
Project Bid
You’ll share your plans and we’ll prepare a rough order of magnitude (ROM) bid for your project that specifies anticipated costs, inclusions, and exclusions.
Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Feasibility
We will evaluate your lot, and the route from our factory to your lot, to make sure it’s feasible to deliver and install modules. If a foundation can be engineered, we can install prefabricated modules on it. However, impediments like overhanging trees and power lines, low bridges, narrow roads, severe curves, and steep slopes along the route will determine what’s possible. We'll give you a full report and discuss our recommendations.
Time: 2 weeks
Design, Engineering, & Financing
Design
If you’ve already completed your project design, we’ll review it and work with your architect on any changes that might be needed to make it more efficient for prefabrication at Plant. Ideally, you connect with us before your plans have been engineered, as the requirements for offsite construction vary from those for site-built projects.
If you don’t yet have designs, you’ll work with your architect (or one of ours) to develop your floorplans and elevation. We’ll advise your architect on the technical requirements for prefabricated construction, and recommend the most cost-effective, healthy, and sustainable options for finishes, fixtures, and other materials. Our design guidelines can help them get started.
Time: 12 - 16 weeks
Engineering & Permitting
Engineering and permitting for the house modules are governed by state authorities. Engineering and permitting for the foundation and site work is governed by local authorities.
If Plant is your designer, we’ll coordinate everything. If you’re working with your own architect, they’ll manage the process.
Time: Varies by jurisdiction
Financing
Plant does not provide financing for the fabrication your modules, but if you do not yet have a lender, we can introduce you to one who’s experienced in financing prefabricated construction projects.
Pre-Construction Agreement
Pre-Construction
This is when we work with you and your architect to finalize finish specifications, the scope of work between our factory and your site general contractor, and pricing. This is also when we collate and submit engineered drawings for the modules to state authorities for permitting.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Fabrication & Site Work
Fabrication
Your project is built in our indoor facility by our highly-skilled, full-time tradespeople, following precisely engineered plans. Our rigorous quality control and Plant Building System ensure superior craftsmanship, and our environmental health and sustainability standards minimize toxins and waste.
Production happens in parallel with site work, shaving months off your project timeline. And, all required inspections are completed in Plant’s factory, so we’re able to deliver your project with the walls sealed and finishes installed.
We welcome you to tour the factory to see your project in production.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Site Work and Foundation
Plant does not perform site work, but we collaborate with your site general contractor on the preparation of your lot and foundation. We provide direction, answer questions, and work swiftly to resolve any issues, maintaining oversight and quality control of the entire process.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Delivery, Install, & Finish Work
Delivery & Installation
Your general contractor will select a transportation company and schedule delivery of the modules. They’ll secure any necessary transportation permits (for things like police escorts, road closures, or parking), and truck the modules from Plant’s factory to the job site.
Then for the fun part! Installation is when the modules and other prefabricated components that comprise your project are assembled on-site. A crane is used to lift the modules off the truck and lower them onto the prepared foundation, where they are bolted together. Depending on the size and complexity of the design, most projects are fully assembled in a matter of hours. (Really.) It’s cool to watch, and you’re invited to spectate! Here’s a video that shows the process.
Time: 1 - 2 days
Finish Work
Once the building is assembled, your general contractor will connect the water, sewer, electric, and appliances, and apply the finishing touches (like exterior siding where the modules were connected). Since most Plant modules ship 90% complete, with drywall, paint, millwork, tile work, and even the appliances already in place, on-site finish work is generally minimal. Landscaping is also typically done at this time.
Time: 6 - 12 weeks
Certificate of Occupancy
The city will perform the final inspection to ensure that the structural and utility connections were done correctly and then issue the certificate of occupancy. Your project is officially complete!
Project Bid
You’ll share your plans and we’ll prepare a rough order of magnitude (ROM) bid for your project that specifies anticipated costs, inclusions, and exclusions.
Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Feasibility
We will evaluate your lot, and the route from our factory to your lot, to make sure it’s feasible to deliver and install modules. If a foundation can be engineered, we can install prefabricated modules on it. However, impediments like overhanging trees and power lines, low bridges, narrow roads, severe curves, and steep slopes along the route will determine what’s possible. We'll give you a full report and discuss our recommendations.
Time: 2 weeks
Design
If you’ve already completed your project design, we’ll review it and work with your architect on any changes that might be needed to make it more efficient for prefabrication at Plant. Ideally, you connect with us before your plans have been engineered, as the requirements for offsite construction vary from those for site-built projects.
If you don’t yet have designs, you’ll work with your architect (or one of ours) to develop your floorplans and elevation. We’ll advise your architect on the technical requirements for prefabricated construction, and recommend the most cost-effective, healthy, and sustainable options for finishes, fixtures, and other materials. Our design guidelines can help them get started.
Time: 12 - 16 weeks
Engineering & Permitting
Engineering and permitting for the house modules are governed by state authorities. Engineering and permitting for the foundation and site work is governed by local authorities.
If Plant is your designer, we’ll coordinate everything. If you’re working with your own architect, they’ll manage the process.
Time: Varies by jurisdiction
Financing
Plant does not provide financing for the fabrication your modules, but if you do not yet have a lender, we can introduce you to one who’s experienced in financing prefabricated construction projects.
Pre-Construction
This is when we work with you and your architect to finalize finish specifications, the scope of work between our factory and your site general contractor, and pricing. This is also when we collate and submit engineered drawings for the modules to state authorities for permitting.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Fabrication
Your project is built in our indoor facility by our highly-skilled, full-time tradespeople, following precisely engineered plans. Our rigorous quality control and Plant Building System ensure superior craftsmanship, and our environmental health and sustainability standards minimize toxins and waste.
Production happens in parallel with site work, shaving months off your project timeline. And, all required inspections are completed in Plant’s factory, so we’re able to deliver your project with the walls sealed and finishes installed.
We welcome you to tour the factory to see your project in production.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Site Work and Foundation
Plant does not perform site work, but we collaborate with your site general contractor on the preparation of your lot and foundation. We provide direction, answer questions, and work swiftly to resolve any issues, maintaining oversight and quality control of the entire process.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Delivery & Installation
Your general contractor will select a transportation company and schedule delivery of the modules. They’ll secure any necessary transportation permits (for things like police escorts, road closures, or parking), and truck the modules from Plant’s factory to the job site.
Then for the fun part! Installation is when the modules and other prefabricated components that comprise your project are assembled on-site. A crane is used to lift the modules off the truck and lower them onto the prepared foundation, where they are bolted together. Depending on the size and complexity of the design, most projects are fully assembled in a matter of hours. (Really.) It’s cool to watch, and you’re invited to spectate! Here’s a video that shows the process.
Time: 1 - 2 days
Finish Work
Once the building is assembled, your general contractor will connect the water, sewer, electric, and appliances, and apply the finishing touches (like exterior siding where the modules were connected). Since most Plant modules ship 90% complete, with drywall, paint, millwork, tile work, and even the appliances already in place, on-site finish work is generally minimal. Landscaping is also typically done at this time.
Time: 6 - 12 weeks
Certificate of Occupancy
The city will perform the final inspection to ensure that the structural and utility connections were done correctly and then issue the certificate of occupancy. Your project is officially complete!
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Faster
Healthy
Reliable
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Why choose Plant?
Your project is expertly constructed to your exact design specifications, in half the time of an on-site build. You save money and get a reliable production schedule you can depend on.