Advantages of Pre-Engineering
Plan Sets for Actual Manufacturing
Stop waiting weeks or even months for engineering. Start building proven designs in weeks with 90% pre-approved plan sets.
Modular Manufacturing Requires Different Plans
Traditional stick-built plans don't account for:
- Transportation requirements – Module width, height, and weight constraints
- Crane-setting specifications – Modules must be designed to "hold-up" when lifted
- Factory fabrication sequences – Build order and assembly logic
- Multi-jurisdictional approval – Meeting varying code requirements across markets
- Material optimization – Efficient use of factory-cut materials
Our plans are engineered specifically for modular production from the ground up.
A Complete Modular Plan Set
Every Craft Home Plan includes:
- Full permit plan sets
- Full Calculation package
- ResCheck or thermal design
- Factory MEP drawings/design
- Truss or rafter design
- Factory HVAC design (Manual J, D)
- Items required by 3rd party
- Items required by State
- Deviation response
Additional items we can provide:
- Porch drawings and design
- Foundation drawings and design (crawlspace)
- Framing production set
- Lifting guidance manual
- HVAC calculations (on-site)
- Mirrored Floor Plans
- Engineering Review/Seal
- Plan adjustments (from minor to major; upon CHP approval)
What this means: When you purchase a plan set, you receive the documents needed from factory floor to final inspection.
Pre-Engineered Plans Transform Your Business Model
Speed to Market
Traditional approach: 6-18 months from concept to approved plans
Craft Home Plans approach: 2-6 weeks from subscription to production start
Your advantage: Respond to market demand while competitors are still engineering
Risk Reduction
Traditional approach: Approval uncertainty, potential redesign costs, timeline unpredictability
Craft Home Plans approach: 90% pre-approved plans with proven approval track record
Your advantage: Launch new models with confidence, not crossed fingers
What You Get
Homes Can Be Designed For Most States
Most of our homes are ready to be built in half the US (southeast, midwest, some northeast). We can also modify the home for more jurisdictions upon request!
Design Loads
Homes that Craft Home Plans are designed for a normal environmental load condition, a high environmental load condition, or both. These load conditions are defined below and will be indicated in the model information:
- Normal load: 115 mph Exp. 'C' (ASCE 10,16&22) 30 PSF GSL (ASCE 7-10,16), 45 PSF (ASCE 7-22), Seismic Design Category 'C' (ASCE 7-10,16&22)
- High load: 150 mph Exp. 'C' (ASCE 10,16&22) 45 PSF GSL (ASCE 7-10,16), 62 PSF (ASCE 7-22), Seismic Design Category 'D' (ASCE 7-10,16&22)
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