Des logements construits… en 32 heures
AI Article Summary
Bonneville, a modular construction company in Belœil, has shifted its business model to focus on rental buildings and affordable housing. Prefabricated modules with two apartments are completed and ready for delivery in just 32 hours. Bonneville is already selling homes to non-profit organizations and is developing dismantlable villages for the homeless. A new software aids in designing cost-optimized construction projects with real-time configuration.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project demonstrates how prefabrication can significantly reduce construction timelines and costs. For Quebec builders, it means they can more rapidly meet the rising demand for affordable housing while benefiting from improved productivity through automation and factory-based manufacturing. The increased use of innovative technologies, such as configuration software, might ease financing by providing clear cost estimates from the outset.
