Full Turnkey Prefabricated Framing Package

Oakwood Hills Apartments

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Gross Area
400,000 Sq. Ft.
Role Scope
Full Turnkey Prefabricated Framing Package
Location
Mechanicsburg, PA
Solution Type
Pre-Fab Framing
Project Type
Education
Delivered
2021
MERIT AWARD
2021 ABC Keystone
QB's 3D modeling identified a significant dimensional mismatch between architectural and foundation plans, averting a potential on-site rebuild without requiring the architect to issue a full plan revision.
3D modeling in preconstruction can catch foundation-to-framing dimensional conflicts before mobilization, preventing the kind of on-site conflicts that would delay a time-sensitive student housing move-in date.
3D modeling catches a costly foundation mismatch

Oakwood Hills Apartments in Mechanicsburg, PA is a student housing complex near Messiah College offering one- and two-bedroom units, a clubhouse with a swimming pool, and walking trails. Because student housing requires adherence to strict move-in deadlines, Quality Buildings leveraged its off-site panel manufacturing process to reduce on-site construction time and free the jobsite for other trades. Quality Buildings' preconstruction 3D modeling revealed a critical discrepancy: the dimensions noted on the architectural plans did not match the current foundation plans. The QB team recreated the floor plan to actual dimensions and submitted revised plans back to the architect—allowing the project to continue without requiring a full redesign. Control lines for the masons were established based on the corrected dimensions to ensure the prefab framing would fit the foundation exactly.

Brad Laub
VP of Construction, Wohlsen Construction Company
"Quality Buildings' performance on this project was a major key in making Oakwood Hills a successful project. We look forward to partnering with Quality Buildings on future projects."
Richard A. Gribble
Principal, By Design Consultants, Inc.
"The Quality Buildings team was professional and exceptional team players as we worked through construction issues. Their collaborative efforts were instrumental in the success of the project."
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