Once that's done, modules start rolling in on flat-bed trucks, are lifted into place with a crane and the house can be under roof in less than a week.The construction of the modules does occur in a sheltered environment without precipitation, sun, wind, high humidity or wide temperature swings.

RR Do you promise even when humans are permanently wired to the Machine network and being used as batteries for the proliferation of Machine consciousness?  

It has an internal battery backup.

Batteries died in the thermostat (I'm not kidding; this has happened twice with two tenants and they couldn't read the "low battery" warning on the thermostat).  3.

Used to was that if all the switches were left in the right positions and they still conduct current, you could tow a sunken submarine to recharge its batteries, raise it if there's no air pressure t blow the ballast and run the pumps to re-float it.

Albert Bui Pros: mentioned often on BP Cons: accounting module is very weak, expensive for small operations Cost: $1 per unit, per month plus an onboarding fee (equal to two months of service).

Damage happens, things break, screws get lose, leaks occur, mold forms, batteries die, filters need replacing. 

We switch the battery out once a year, gives us a good reason to come over and just check stuff out. 

We send someone in 4-6 times per year to change filters (furnace and HRV), batteries (thermostats, detectors, etc).  

The first floor that has a second floor above is considered not accessible and therefore a battery operated will suffice.