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Design Flexibility Without Compromise
A steel frame can open up spans and glazing. Here is how a system stays flexible without becoming one-size-fits-all.
A common worry about prefab is that it means a catalog of identical boxes. A structural system is different from a fixed design: the frame defines how loads are carried, not how a home looks or lives.
Because steel members can carry loads over longer spans with slimmer sections, plans can open up and windows can grow, within what each project's engineering allows.
NBS models are starting points. Layouts, openings, and finishes can be adapted to your site and needs, while the underlying system keeps the engineering consistent.