The
About
The Material Matrix
Material
is a guide to the
different variations of
prefabrication that are
available in our industry.
Acting as a beginning
Matrix
point for designers and
interested parties to
understand the different
options available to
them.
To start 1. Time Savings 2. Save time = save money 3. Cost Savings
Addressing the number Simplified Design + Build Timeline
one question of
cost
$
When you should begin The build process is able to overlapped
considering how to
incorporate prefab.
onsite and offset. Meaning twice as much
work done in the same period of time.
60% 15% 157m2
“ Is it cheaper? “ saving
= $32,000 Prefab delivery can mean a
Start Complete saving of about 15% in total
60% of construction time can be reduced construction cost - $32,000 for
The Design Process The Build Process through offsite construction a 157m2 house.
For more information see
the PrefabNZ Value Case PrefabNZ Value Case 2014 PrefabNZ Value Case 2014
for Prefab at Design process is longer Offsite and onsite
prefabnz.com/resources when prefabrication is elements come
included. together on onsite.
2D Component Panels 3D Volume Hybrid Complete Building
categories Component Panels Volume Hybrid Complete Building
component size
offsite onsite
time time
relevant Building code clauses key
B1 | Structure
A General Provisions B2 | Durability
-6
3
B Stability
H1
G1
G2
G3
G4
G7
G9
G1
G1
B1
B2
C1
E1
E2
E3
F2
F4
F7
E1 | Surface Water
E2 | External Moisture
C Protection from Fire E3 | Internal Moisture
Component
D Access F2 | Hazardous Building Materials
F4 | Safety from Falling
Panels
F7 | Warning Systems
E Moisture
Volumes G1 | Personal Hygiene G7 | Natural Light
F Safety of Users G2 | Laundering G9 | Electricity
G3 | Food Preparation G12 | Water Supplies
Hybrid
G Services and Facilities G4 | Ventilation G13 | Foul Water
Complete Building
H Energy Efficiency H1 | Energy Efficiency
Component Panels Volume Hybrid Complete Building
considerations
Structural connection to
adjacent components
An overview of some of Durability of particular
the key considerations component
when designing for offsite
construction. Bracing integrity of each panel
Lining selection
External weatherproofing /
internal waterproofing
Pre-installation of services
pipework & electrical cabling
Method of termination /
reconnection
Transportation / lifting
Fire safety design / active and
passive fire protection
Safety from falling
Finish level / specification @
internal junctions
Tolerances in design and with
other components
Timing of joinery installation
Protection of other properties
Modification during construction
keywords
word cartridge closed panel semi-volumetric hybrid-based modular home
definition A cartridge is a closed panel A closed panel is a panelised element prefabrication or hybridised This is a house designed using
containing services, ducts, electrical that consists of framing with cladding This is an interchangeable term with prefabrication pre-existing modular products or
conduits etc. or lining, or both. It may also include hybrid prefabrication. Refer to hybrid Hybrid-based prefabrication is systems and built at the site using
integrated services such as plumbing prefabrication. also referred to as semi-volumetric a combination of modular and
ducts and electrical conduits. prefabrication. It consists of a mixture standard materials (Sylvester). A
flat-pack of volumetric or modular units and modular home meets building
This is a collection of panels block non-volumetric or panelised units codes and is permanently fixed to a
transported in one package to site. A block is another term for a module, (module plus panel). It may also foundation on site.
Refer to panelised prefabrication. SIPS or structurally pod or unit. include component and site-built
insulated panels elements. panelised home
SIPs are used as building panels for A building designed using pre-
open panel floors, walls and roofs in residential chunk existing panelised products/systems
See glossary for more and commercial buildings. (Sylvester). A chunk is a grouping of pre-formed kit, kit-of-parts, kitset and built on-site using panelised
An open panel is a panelised element
prefabrication terms at that consists of framing without SIPs are one type of panelised materials into a complex component This is the set of components prefab components and “standard”
prefabnz.com/resources cladding or lining. See also closed prefabrication. or module, prior to assembly at the prepared away from the construction materials (Sylvester).
panel. construction site. site which are then assembled on
See glossary for extended definition
site.
WHO Component Panels Volume Hybrid Complete Building
Industry snapshot
CHH WoodProducts Stanley Laing Homes
A brief selection of Cross laminated / mass timber framed Working with Tall Wood Transportable homes using Metra panels
Prefabricated timber framing Plywood (Panels)
prefabricated elements Glulam / LVL components construction, custom panels and volumes
developers available
throughout New Zealand.
Pryda XLam James Hardie Haven Transportables
Pre-nailed truss and frame assembly Cross laminated timber Facade systems Transportable homes
Floor cassettes Can be used for floors, walls, ceilings,
Areas of Measurement volumes, and complete buildings
Type of Project W+R Jack Spanbild Metra Panel Keith Hay Homes
Cross Laminated timber Closed panel production at Concision Reconstituted timber panels, walls, Transportable homes
CLT and CNC Machinery factory - walls, floors and roof ceiling and floors. Also used for
elements bathroom pods.
PlaceMakers Altus NZ SIPS Genius Homes
Transport Size
Prefabricated timber framing Fast easy window systems installation Timber structural insulated panels Transportable prefabricated and kitset
homes
PLB Construction
Transportable homes using Metra panels
NZ Steel Apex UNIpod Also make bathroom pods Matrix Homes
Prefabricated Steel framing Apex wiring solutions Open source bathroom pod design Volumetric and transportable homes
And Ke Kelit NZ for plumbing
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