Had a great conversation with David Renggli the deputy CEO kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8iYbJmC1LWvYGw.html

THANK YOU Nick for your visit and the gorgeous tour of our factory you have produced. We appreciate it a lot! 👏🏻

It's very heartwarming to see Nick geeking out like a boy in a toy-factory :)

I was born and raised in Ukraine and when I came to US I was blown away by level of technology and overall advanced building techniques, after watching how Swiss do it makes US seem lagging behind.

With the cedar shingling on the outside, this is by far the best looking warehouse I have ever seen.

This is the most sophisticated manufacturing process I’ve seen.

I had a officer in the german army. The guy moved to the US with his Wife, former US Army. He lived somewere in the Tornado Alley and two years later his small town was wrecked by a twister, he never saw one live, and it was a SHOCK for him. His neighbors build up like before, Wood frame houses. My Fried got up, sad "Fuck that" and he build a house from scratch the "German Way"....like a F++king bunker. 12-16 Inch walls, solid reinforces concrete. He imported windows from germany, had old army buddys over on holidays to help him with the wiring, put 10k allone in diamond plate that could be bolted to the windows and he put shindles to the outside to "blend it into the neighborhood.Everyone around thought he was an idiot for putting 120k in a house the next storm would push over......it is still standing as far as i know.

I'm always in awe in how the Swiss manufacturer anything.

That's a very impressive way to assemble a panelized structure. I also like the large number of solar panels used on the Renggli facility and that the employees helped install the cedar shakes on the exterior.

The prefabricated timber construction and the type of production is very often found among prefabricated house builders in northern Europe. Even small companies can design and manufacture the highest quality houses with relatively few staff through the use of CNC-controlled machines and modern production lines. It is fantastic to see how the complete sanitary and electrical installations can be installed quickly and easily later on the building site, because everything has been perfectly prepared at the factory. In addition, these houses are optimally insulated and highly energy-efficient.

Just commenting that I very much appreciate the supurb content you guys put out. I'm from switzerland and work in a smaller timber company as engineer. We build the walls and roof elements almost the same as they do, however the automation in this company is next level. Again thanks so much for these educational videos.

This is a really awesome factory. I was impressed by the size of the timbers in the walls, almost 2,5 times the thickness of a stud wall in an American built home, and with the thickness of the insulating envelope, you could heat this house with a candle. It's the future the European building industry is going to, even in those countries like for instance The Netherlands I live in, which traditionally build mostly in brick and concrete. Those timber houses made in a factory are far more sustainable and easy to make energy neutral (very important with the natural gas crisis we are in). The construction out of engineered timber in a controlled environment with CNC machines guarantees a very consistent product and isn't dependent on weather conditions, only for the erection on site a few dry days are needed (except for the ground work and concrete foundations of course), this is a huge pro in places where it rains a lot. Even dry building after erections is kept to a minimum as a lot is pre-installed like all of the conduit. The construction method would be very suitable for the US too, as homes can be easily be redesigned to meet climatic demands. After all these houses will surpass most states building codes in the US and could perform better in extreme weather conditions like severe frost, heat and high winds.

I work in the construction planning industry and I have already done some projects and I think my work is already very good. But when I saw this video, I went on research and found out that I live in an apartment complex of them and everything makes sense. The quality here is incredibly good and the climate is great.

One good thing for you as a Boston company is that many people in Boston already work for Swiss Pharmaceutical companies. I visited Switzerland quite often when I worked for Novartis and am familiar with the buildings. It should make this an easy sell for you guys here, especially in the western burbs.

Surprised the freedom they’ve given you to move through the plant. Never happen in the USA. Enjoying the series.

Swiss Quality, Quality, Quality. That doesn't seem to have much value anymore in North America. Slap it together as fast and cheap as possible.

This whole series has been 🏆🏆🏆 these guys are on a whole other level💪💪💪😂😂sheesh!

Seriously one of the best youtube channels. thanks for the videos.

this is basically a "factory built building" in progress... and the interesting thing is, all those machines not just make things faster and more accurate but even safer for the workers... and they are working without being out in the elements during the whole manufacturing process... the only part where weather plays a role is during final assembly on site... but at that time most of the things are done so even a bit of rain or snow would not damage the final building I love these "house-factories" and especially all the technical (partially automated) solutions seen over here a lot in Europe Oh and by the way, all those "built in" lifting straps are "single use only" and have to be cut to be discarded later on... you are not supposed to reuse them... and they are specially produced to this purpose (it actually should say it on the orange tags) and they are coded by colour so you can identify which load limit you are having there.

I thought we here in the states were doing very well with building techniques. This just goes to show we have years to go. Awesome swiss build series. Maybe you made a connection to bring some of these companies to the states?

This is a wonderful firm. We are 25 years behind in building technology..

Have watched a lot of videos on American house building. Am often shocked at the lack of quality in the final finish. One sheet gypsum board interior walls instead of doubling them up for strength. Interior doors with huge gaps all round including the main house door. Very simple wood-frame walls which are often so thin that sound travels through from a neighboring room very easily. European build quality is much more solid and significant. US prices are incredibly expensive for the quality you get at the end. Superficially lovely, but only on the surface.

Swiss precision isn't just for wristwatches.

Nick, this was a great tour! Thanks so much. A link to their website and a glimpse of one of their finished projects would have been a welcome addition.

Absolutely mind blowing fantastic facility!! Typically fantastic product from the Swedes!

I really enjoyed this series and your visit to Germany and Swiss. Thank You

Iam from Canada. Excellent Chanel. We need badly Better training schools on all trades. Thank-you 😊 💓

high quality work ....amazing

Superb planning and manufacture 😁👌👌👏👏👏👏

Another Awesome episode

is that a solar roof? if yes how much power does it produce annually and do the factory have batteries. that's impressive

Now many would point out that houses are much more expensive in Switzerland so it would never work in the USA. Well thats partially true. Having worked a job similar to architect for a few years (though i dont anymore) i can tell you why houses are so expensive here. Its the ground. You buy the land to build the house or buy the land with the house. Space in Switzerland is much more limited than in the USA which makes them incredibly high priced. The swiss house price composition is 1st ground 2nd Worker wages 3rd Material. If you build a house for 1.5 million (small one family house about 12×12×8) you will pay about 800'000 to 1milion for the Ground and about 500'000 to 700'000 for the house. From the cost of the house about 200'000 to 300'000 will be material cost and around 300'000 to 400'000 will be worker wages (profits are included in this number). If you buy an old house you can get much more for 1.5 million because you almost only pay the ground. Most people here buy a house which is old. They are sturdy and last a long time. I belive that even In the USA such a house could be built for 600'000 or lees. The land prices are lower, the wages are lower and you don't have cellars (one of the most expensive parts of a house).

12:53 WOW that nail gun is NO JOKE

Great systems engineering.

thank you.

Amazing,great video

Living in the UK I'm gobsmacked. The EU is so far ahead of the UK. Both in advanced manufacturing but also the planning regulations. Its very hard to build with wood in the UK.

They are essentially giant die walls, as we call them in architectural millwork. Die walls are built virtually the same way, plywood ribs cut in a CNC, and sheathing on both sides from sheet goods.

Just looking at how those 2x4s are stacked up, you can't do that with normal lumber. Just the crown and any warpage would make them fall overl

Seems like we’re eons behind….curious how this compares with US prefab facilities

I'm always surprised we don't do more of this here in the US. I'm even more surprised the whole process hasn't been automated yet where the studs are layed out by robot and nailed by robot, etc

first class

13:18 yes the nail gun is faster, but the point is : it doesnt matter if you secure the foil with screws or a nail, if it fails its the foil, it doesnt matter if it´s hold by a nail or a srcew, no matter how strong the screw is and thats why the connections in the wood are made with screws, while the naild just compress the area around it to hold it in the screw digs into it and binding it, therefore its more secure und higher quality

Thanks so much for this video, pls can I know the country that this factory is from and also wnt to known if the do take some one for appreceship

I dont know if you're aware, but Switzerland does NOT have any laws mandating fire alarms in buildings - public or private. It was a concious decision eons ago by the national and cantonal real estate insurers that made model calculations and determined that fire alarms would NOT improve safety, but would actually cost more than the damages they prevent. And if you compare national real estate fire statistics between Switzerland and other countries, they are actually right. So nobody in Switzerland would ever even consider putting in fire alarms. They are completely unnnecessary in Switzerland, despite many houses being made of wood and composits.

how does the installed cost compare?

Very nice. But let's really focused on the materials. Thanks 👍 😊

The tours are great, but the camerawork needs, well, work! The sound could also be clearer with mics that isolate background noise better. Thanks for putting this together.

Any tips for finding a good company in los angeles that does pre fab homes like this. I keep searching but only find mobile home builders.

I'm looking at this video and wondering where all the people are. Do they usually operate with so few workers on the floor, or did you come in while they were at lunch?

One-way-straps, they will be cut as soon as the element is fixed in place.

Are their builders or access to modular build in the United States?

How are the interior walls designed? Is this possible here in the US? Would it require a high level of experience?

How much did it cost to build that factory?

So with the Gutex etc wood fiber you can skip the plywood on the exterior?

This type of building process and the facility itself really deserve a documentary style video. This seem shot with more of a "I just walked in off the street and isn't this place cool?!!" or "I need to make another video for KZfaq so I can rake in more ad money" kind of vibe.

So this company makes homes that can be moved if the owner wants?

Do you think this would be profitable in the US?

How long ago that pine was harvested? Glue does not keep green wood from twisting.

pls tell camera man stop focusing on you. its not news or standup. its about production. Thanks !

for people wondering, this is kinda the standard european manufacturing process for bigger companies

- - - and you can eat off the floor!

this is how u prefab houses, not some shitty 3d printing that will collapse in 1-2 years

Its so funny how most (not all) Americans are so arrogant about what they think they could do and they always think they are the best in everything. Even if you say them how we Swiss are miles ahead, they don't believe it with their tiny ego lol. Good video!

I'm surprise that the workers do not have to wear safety glasses.

Most companies have a long way to go to get even close to this, most won't come close in next 10 years even and where will the likes of this company be then, sadly too much focus and energy is solely on one section of industry like cars with the delusional that it's making a difference

LOL gosh, americans are easily amazed. A ROBAT!? IN PREFAB!? OHMAGAAASH! :-))))

You can DREAM that this will happen in the US... I'm wanting to dance in the Bollshoy Ballet as I'm only 65. !!!...can you see that place ran by crack and phentanol addicts 🤣

Cedar shingles are a bad choice for exterior cladding. Should be a non-combustible material. Architectural design is limited with this type of manufacturing and the end cost of the buildings is not much different. Of all the methods tried for combustible construction, you still can't beat stick framed on site method because of the flexibility of design and the complexibility of all the other trades components that have to fit.

Highly impressive building techniques. However, the presentation is so disjointed and off the cuff it is difficult to understand how the work is actually done. Suggestion, follow, say a wall, being built from raw materials through each step. Plus, script what you are going to say. You jump around talking about factors that excite you but the narrative ends up being very amateurish. I'm sure you can do better. That being said, thank you so much for introducing me to these fantastic methodologies and tools.

Thoma Holz GmbH from Austria is much better and more innovative.

Really nice house factory, similar to the ones we have in Sweden. Both climate and wages mean that we have to build energy and cost-effectively. check out e.g. "Älvsbyhus house factory" or "Bo Klok house factory" on KZfaq

I'm surprise that the workers do not have to wear safety glasses.