We talk a lot about the factory process of building modular homes, and for good reason – it’s a huge part of what sets modular construction apart from other construction methods. But exactly are the benefits of building indoors? We’ll let Excel’s Liverpool, PA plant GM Harry Odum answer that one:

“Think about your job – whatever it may be – and ask yourself: Would you rather do it outdoors in 10 degree weather in January or during a rainy April or would you rather do it in a controlled environment indoors? And in which environment would you work more efficiently and produce higher quality work? Of course, I don’t have to be a mind reader to guess that most of you would rather work indoors.

“The same is true for building homes. Modular homes are built indoors, which not only makes for happier workers, but it also creates better homes. Here are a few of the many benefits of building under a roof:

• Eliminating weather from the construction equation means no weather delays. This means your home will be completed quicker. No delays also helps to reduce workforce costs.

• Keeping things dry also means no materials are lost to weather damage (another cost saving benefit) and greatly reduces the likelihood of mold developing in the cracks and crevices of your home during the construction process.

• A house built outdoors is susceptible to infestation by termites and other creepy crawlies. This isn’t the case with homes built in a modular plant. (I hate bugs with a passion. Always have, always will.)

• Working indoors allows Excel Homes to create an assembly line process in which all of our tools and supplies are readily available and always in peak working condition. This creates a more efficient working environment, resulting in faster construction times and a higher quality finished product.

• In the standard construction process, when the crew goes home at night, the job site is at risk for theft and vandalism. Obviously, this isn’t the case with modular homes. And, of course, eliminating theft and vandalism is yet another cost saving benefit.

• Finally, working indoors creates happier, contented workers, which means higher quality work.  

“In the end, all of these factors of the modular construction equation add up to one thing: A stronger, higher quality home for the homeowner. And no matter where you work for a living, I’m pretty sure we can all agree that’s the biggest benefit of all.”