New Innovative Home Building Breakthrough
The latest innovation in homebuilding is making waves in South Florida. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry and create new opportunities for those folks looking to invest in new apartments and single-family homes.
During an interview with CBS News Miami, Ken Smuts, president of Renco USA, said, "We're building adult-size Legos to build adult-size homes.” This method has been tested and approved in Miami-Dade County and has received approval all the way through Tallahassee. The construction materials used in this method have been tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 250 mph. These reinforced concrete blocks have a strength of 16,000 PSI, which is ten times stronger than previously used materials. Instead of relying on traditional tools, workforce, and equipment, this method utilizes 22 unique Lego-like pieces that are color-coded and chemically bonded together with glue.
Not only is this approach 20 percent less expensive than traditional construction methods, but it also has the potential to result in lower insurance rates for homebuyers. Extensive testing has been conducted on factors such as wind, fire, and water ratings to ensure the durability and safety of this construction method. What was once seen as a toy has now become a transformational approach to building renewable living spaces. A fully operational factory in Jupiter, Florida is just months away from being able to produce these blocks on a large scale.
With mass production in the works, the goal is to construct at least 5,000 apartment units annually. The initial project, a 96-unit apartment complex in Palm Springs, is located just west of Lake Worth in Palm Beach County. This initiative will eventually lead to more opportunities for building single-family homes throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
This innovation is just one example of the many exciting developments happening in the construction industry. It can potentially revolutionize how we view and approach construction, paving the way for long-lasting, sustainable buildings while helping to reduce insurance rates for homebuyers seeking a new place to call their home.
Samantha Minns
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Source: CBSNews
