SHELL PACKAGE
The shell package includes the insulated high-performance exterior envelope with insulated wall and roof panels, installed windows and doors, interior partition walls, interior service layer, floor systems, and any timber frame that may be part of the design. We prefabricate and assemble the panelized, high-performance building shell on the locally installed foundation. Once the fully insulated is installed, the local general contractor completes the exterior and interior of the house with finishes.
TEMPO PACKAGE
We supply the shell of your house plus a selection of many finish materials and fixtures specifically curated to complement the design of your Unity home. We guide you in choosing interior and exterior finish components that are installed by your local builder.
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LOCAL BUILDER
Unity’s Shell Package typically comprises 40-45% of the home’s construction scope, while a Tempo Package could be more like 60%. Most of the rest of the work required to build the home is done by a local builder, although some scopes may fall to the owner. The chart on the next page shows how the scopes of work are typically allocated on Unity projects.
GUIDELINES FOR SERVICES AND SCOPE
| Service / Scope | Unity Shell | Unity Tempo | Local Builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Engineering | ● | ● | |
| Foundation Design | ● | ● | |
| Permit Plans | ● | ● | |
| HVAC Load Calculations | ● | ● | |
| Project Management | ● | ● | ● |
| Shipping, Taxes and Travel | ● | ● | |
| Shell Assembly Equipment | ● | ● | |
| Insulated Building Shell | ● | ● | |
| Windows / Exterior Doors | ● | ● | |
| Interior Wall Framing | ● | ● | |
| Porch and Deck Framing | ● | ● | |
| Interior Roof Boards | ● | ● | |
| Interior Doors | material | labor | |
| Interior Trim | material | labor | |
| Interior Stairs and Rails | material | labor | |
| Exterior Roof Boards | material | labor | |
| Exterior Trim and Siding | material | labor | |
| Exterior Decking | material | labor | |
| Exterior Stairs and Rails | material | labor | |
| Flooring | material | labor | |
| Kitchen Cabinets | material | labor | |
| Bathroom Cabinets | material | labor | |
| Bathroom Countertops | material | labor | |
| Bathroom Accessories | material | labor | |
| Plumbing Fixtures | material | labor | |
| Tubs and Showers | material | labor | |
| Lighting Fixtures | material | labor | |
| Permitting | ● | ||
| Site Work | ● | ||
| Site Access | ● | ||
| Utilities | ● | ||
| Dumpster, Porta-potti | ● | ||
| Foundation/Insulation | ● | ||
| Roofing and Underlayment | ● | ||
| Garage Doors | ● | ||
| Plumbing System | ● | ||
| Water Heater | ● | ||
| Electrical System | ● | ||
| Heating/Cooling System | ● | ||
| Ventilation System | ● | ||
| Sound Insulation | ● | ||
| Drywall | ● | ||
| Concrete Floor Finishing | ● | ||
| Interior Painting | ● | ||
| Kitchen Countertops | ● | ||
| Built-ins and Closet Fit-out | ● | ||
| Appliances | TBD | ||
| Renewable Energy Systems | TBD | ||
| Landscaping | TBD |
