Introduction to H+ME Technology and the Twice Built Home
I started out my adult life in PMQ’s (Private Married Quarters) with my then military husband and baby girl. When we were posted to Edmonton, we noticed all the new home construction popping up around the base. Friends of ours were buying homes in droves so we started to think maybe we should to. We spent months touring show homes in the local area. It was at that time that I developed a fascination with home-building. It was neat to see all the latest innovations.
I remember the day we signed the contract to buy a new home. I should have been feeling nervous and anxious, but instead was overcome with a feeling of peace and calm. I knew deep down that it was the right move for our family and was surprised at how comfortable I felt. Normally, I’m so anxious about big decisions!
It took almost a year from start to finish because our home was being built to order. I still am fascinated by new home construction and would love someday to buy another brand new home. One thing I’ve learned about owning an older home is that it comes with lots to fix, at least in my experience!
Technology has advanced drastically over the last decade especially here in the province of Ontario. H+ME Technology has been building state-of-the-art homes for over a decade. In fact, they have built over 5,000 two-storey residences in the GTA over that time period. After doing more research about them, I can see why people love their “twice-built” homes. Now, I want to build one too!
Image courtesy of H+ME Technology
So what exactly is a “twice-built” home? I’m sure you are wondering because it was new to me as well. “Built twice and assembled once” is the description I found on their site. H+ME Technology starts your home build in virtual 3D CAD (Computer-aided design). This process allows their architects, designers and engineers to examine the entire structure and all the nooks and crannies before ground is even broken. And there’s a lot of math and by a lot I mean over a million calculations. Every last inch is accounted for by their professional team to ensure everything fits the way it should and works together. Makes sense!
Image courtesy of H+ME Technology
After that process has been completed, the home is built for a second time with virtually no errors. Construction instructions are sent from the CAD to the state-of-the-art, humidity-controlled 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility. This is where the magic happens and your home comes to life.
Image courtesy of H+ME Technology
The panels are built in the factory and then assembled on site in as little as two days. Remember I told you I waited almost a year for my house? A two day time frame wows me! It also means that there is no damaged building materials that have been sitting over time or lost time due to inclement weather.
What matters most is the final result: the home where you and your family will live. Because of the amount of planning that goes into building these homes, you’ll find that there is virtually no errors in construction, no deficiencies and most importantly, no delays. As someone who has went through this before, that is a huge plus!
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Other key points that I also found impressive are:
- Precision engineering reduces energy consumption and material waste during construction by up to 30%
- Precision-engineered panels result in straighter walls, more level floors, faster installation, as well as better-fitting trim, molding and cabinets
- All floors are built on engineered i-joists which are so precisely cut that when assembled they resist warping, shrinking, cupping and twisting better than any other floor in the industry
Image courtesy of H+ME Technology
Take a peek at the H+ME Technology site to learn more about their innovative technology and also see where their home developments are located. I’d love to own one of these high-end panelized homes. After learning more about them, they’ve not only impressed me with their setup, but also their reputation in the Ontario construction industry. Well done!
Are you ready to upgrade to a new home or are, like me, fascinated but the latest technology in the home-building industry?
Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
We want to build at some point, but we can’t yet. I think it’s amazing that homes come in modulate pieces like this now.
Yes, I spent a number of years in various PMQs on and off. Recently we moved into a new home, and I’m still getting used to the size difference, haha.
I love the idea of this- work smarter, not harder!
Wow this is really amazing I’ve never heard of H + ME or twice built homes. Exciting! and a great way to get a new home! I’d love to buy a house and I never considered new!
Wow, what? I’ve never heard of this before but this is pretty awesome. I think this is great, and at some point I can’t wait to have a house built for our family. This would be neat.
I want to build someday! What a cool smart home!
Those look like awesome homes! You would never know they were not build right on the property. Great idea!
It’s amazing what they can do with technology – they’re making homes so much more efficient and durable!
Oh my gosh this is an awesome system. This extra level of planning and the precision engineering sounds great.
Sounds like a great way to have your house built!! It is amazing what they are doing with technology these days and building homes.
I would love to be able to design my own house. This is a great program.
I am very fascinated by the technology! My husband would really love this. He used to build homes for a living.
It would be awesome to design and build my own house. That system sounds great!
That is incredible. I can’t believe that they come built like this now.
I am fascinated with new home construction and technology. I live in an older home and one day would like to move into a new home that has all the bells and whistles of new technology.
What an interesting concept! Builiding homes in modules makes perfect sense and no more crooked walls!
This sounds like a great idea. Having the property checked before building (again) is very important. This will ensure your home is very safe.
This technology for home building sounds like it should be implemented here in the U.S. too. Too many mistakes are made during the construction process and this could be the perfect remedy.
I’d love to upgrade my home with new tech. I am hoping to do so soon!
This is absolutely amazing that a company can do this with the technology we have now! It makes so much sense though to build the house with CAD first so builders know exactly what they need to do and what will work.