Building new concrete houses - Total cost?

Question

Hi all,

We have a plot of land just outside of Orlando that we’re considering getting several 2,000 houses build.

Construction wise, we’re looking into poured, precast panels, and concrete blocks. While we’ve been weighing the pros and cons of each one, we’re really trying to figure out the price differences. So far, we’ve been getting a lot of mixed messages.

Does anyone have experience building a house this size in either concrete blocks, poured, or precast panels?

I’m really curious in price differences between those.

Have a good one,

Julius

Shawn McCormick · Answer

@Julius Morganson most every home hear is built with block construction. You may run into problems with contractors and the labor not knowing how to install the panels, or charging you more because there are fewer companies for you to choose from. I have spoken to builders that can still do about $120sqft on your lot. Obviously there are many variables like impact fees, permitting, soil/environmental fees, and well/septic if needed all above that $120, but that should give you a start. Part of that will depend on where the lots are too..cost of transport/fuel to the site could impact that to some degree (Think places like Poinciana vs Deland) both fairly close to Orlando, but Poinciana is far less convenient.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Julius Morganson · Answer

Hey Will,

Sorry for not being clear.

I mean cinder blocks for concrete blocks and precast concrete panels I meant the factory build concrete panels only. Not modular homes.

I hope that helps :)

Will Fraser · Answer

Hi @Julius Morganson, are you referring to ICF construction when you say concrete blocks?

Also, for precast panels are you referring to the factory-built walls that have all of the electrical, insulation, and structural members inside already?