3D Printed Homes
in Florida
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Coastal Monolithic delivers the structural shell. Your existing subcontractor relationships handle everything after the shell is enclosed. The model is designed to slot into a builder's existing workflow, not replace it. Coastal Monolithic mobilizes the robotic printing system, batches and delivers the concrete mix, prints the full wall system, and provides the certification documentation package. From that point, the builder's MEP, roofing, window, door, and interior finish subs take over exactly as they would on any concrete construction project. There is no proprietary subcontractor network you are required to use. The shell is the handoff point. Builders who have worked with ICF or tilt-up concrete will find the post-shell workflow familiar.
No. The interior and exterior finish trades for a 3D printed concrete home are the same trades used in any concrete construction project. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, roofers, window installers, drywall crews, and finish carpenters all work the same way they would on a conventional concrete or ICF home. The concrete shell provides the structural substrate. Conduit and plumbing rough-in are planned during the design phase and accommodated in the print. There is no proprietary system that requires specialized subcontractors. If your subs have worked on concrete construction before, they can work on a 3D printed shell.
MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) rough-in is handled by the builder's standard subcontractors, the same way it is on any concrete construction project. The key difference from wood-frame is that conduit runs, plumbing penetrations, and HVAC chases are planned during the design and print preparation phase, before the shell is printed. Penetrations and chases are incorporated into the print file so they are in the correct location when the shell is complete. Post-print MEP rough-in proceeds normally. Coastal Monolithic coordinates with the builder's MEP subs during the design phase to ensure the print file reflects the actual MEP layout. This is a standard part of the pre-construction process.
After the shell is printed and the curing verification is complete, the project transitions to standard construction sequencing. The typical post-shell sequence is: (1) Roofing system installation, which can begin as soon as the shell is structurally verified. (2) Window and door installation. (3) MEP rough-in: electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. (4) Insulation of any non-printed cavities, if applicable. (5) Drywall and interior finishes. (6) Cabinetry, flooring, and fixture installation. (7) Final inspections and certificate of occupancy. The concrete shell is the structural system. Everything after the shell is standard residential construction. The builder's existing subcontractor relationships and scheduling process apply from the shell handoff forward. Coastal Monolithic provides the certification documentation package to support the permitting and inspection process throughout.
The primary partnership model is with licensed general contractors and builders who are managing the full project, including permitting, subcontractor coordination, and certificate of occupancy. That said, the specific structure of a partnership depends on the project. Developers who want to use the Coastal Monolithic shell as part of a larger project, landowners who want to bring in a GC, and investors who are assembling a project team can all engage in a conversation about how the platform fits their specific situation. The starting point is a direct conversation. Reach out through the contact page and describe your project and role. We will tell you honestly whether and how the platform fits.
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Rated to 250 mph wind loads under FEMA P-361. A federal standard wood-frame construction cannot achieve.
Established permitting pathway in Florida. Independent code evaluation accepted by local building departments.
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