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> The ability to prefabricate large elements (like entire walls) off site is another.

You can do that with concrete as well [1], it's often called precast concrete. concrete wall sections are heavier than wood wall sections, so you do need larger equipment, and tend to have smaller pieces.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precast_concrete



That's a good point. I guess trucking lighter wood around makes more sense than heavier concrete, but still. I've also noticed prefab sections of brick facades being trucked around.




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