10-06-2018, 03:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by HiloPuna
A couple of relevant price points on the subject;
1/ Matson (see Jones Act) charges $17k for a 40' hi cube container (Long Beach/Hilo) that has been modified for residential or commercial uses. The same container has tariffs as low as $5k when used for other shipping purposes.
2/ a modular office with elect/ac/bath 12'/56' delivered to Hilo is just under $100k. About $150/sq ft. , still needs a kitchen ( the most expensive room!)
3/ flat stacks and all other prefab options fail in cost effectiveness due to;
a. cost basis + freight = local stick framing cost for framing
b. the requirements of local subs to sign off on plumbing and electrical negates any factory efficiency
The major advantage of scheduling is gained only be purchasing (at a premium per sq ft) a completed module (see 2, above)