Hello,
My name is Kelly Fowler. Our company is a "green" panelized and, commercial and affordable, home materials manufacturer, supplier and builder. We are looking to you for interest in our process and materials. Please review the information below. If you would like additional information in the form of a PDF or Power Point please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. We are in need of $10,000,000 to build our factory in Virginia.
Executive Summary
The function of Fasta / SteelCo. is to make commercial and affordable housing construction materials affordable by producing steel frame, panelized structures, using a building system that can be easily produced and erected and requires only a short training period for those with no prior construction skills. The idea is to keep it simple.
The target market is the U.S affordable home market, commercial market and low cost homes for developing countries.
Fasta / SteelCo. has set the bar for automated steel framed, panelized building materials. Our product is built to the same local building codes as conventional "stick built" onsite homes by skilled craftsmen but our materials are manufactured in a factory environment unaffected by weather conditions during production. Production takes place on an assembly line, with components moving from workstation to workstation for steel panelized framing. Materials for four average size home of 1,700 - 2,200 sq. ft can be produced in just a day.
Concurrent with the successful initial market acceptance and utilization of panelized homes, has been the advancement of alternative materials to effectively compete against traditional stick and/or concrete built homes. Our technological solution is combining structural strength and insulation in a single element and created a product that exceeds both the Miami-Dade Hurricane Code and the proposed 2007 High Wind Shelter Code. Our solution is weather resilient and durable.
Building the Old Way
Wood Frame
Houses in tropical environments after nine years are susceptible to termite infestation. They fall to earthquakes, hurricane winds and moisture. Wood frame homes are less energy efficient and are NOT environmentally friendly. We plan to produce quality, energy efficient, green qualified, LEED certified, insect free, mold free, durable and resilient to environmental and climate conditions, cost effective, beautiful homes. Furthermore, we make an effort to offer green and environmentally friendly options to your specific design. The engineering is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) compliant, which can greatly reduce operating costs as prices of fossil fuels increase.
Using our method of construction the builder and development will receive LEED credits.
Building the Fasta / SteelCo. Way
Steel Panelized Framing (Energy Efficient, Environmentally Friendly)
Our materials are built in an automated panelized fashion, in a controlled atmosphere for greater productivity.
Fasta / SteelCo. are working with the Steel Framing Alliance, Bayer Insulation, and Energy Wise Structures to insure energy efficient building practices. The Steel Framing Alliance is focused on increasing market share in the Gulf Coast Region and plans to commit several million dollars toward that effort via training and marketing. The Steel Framing Alliance is also working with FEMA and HUD to insure that steel is a large part of the rebuilding effort. It is estimated by those organizations that approximately 300,000 homes need to be rebuilt in the damaged area in the next 2-3 years.
Prior to the hurricanes, the Gulf Coast region had only slightly over 4% market share for single family steel homes and half that for multi-family construction. The goal of the Steel Framing Alliance is to achieve a 50% market share for both single family and multi-family construction and advice heavily during the rebuild effort. The first year will be critical for the Company and, as such, it has defined the following as strategic assets to ensure success.
• A commitment to the use of lean manufacturing technology to control costs and streamline the production process.
• An emphasis on quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Accurate estimating using a combination of automated spreadsheets, CAD modeling and historical data along with over 20 years of estimating.
• Implementation of a customer approval processes that minimizes costly errors and design charges.
• The right mix of product and services, including single family housing, multi-family construction, sub-division development and design.
Fasta / SteelCo. have brought together expertise in architecture, engineering, manufacturing and software development to produce a new standard in construction. Fasta / SteelCo. have developed a cutting edge design and manufacturing modeling software. The new technology has already demonstrated its effectiveness in Mississippi where Fasta / SteelCo. have projects under construction. Newly engineered building components designed to withstand 150 mph hurricane winds, are delivered directly to the site, and erected. Fasta / SteelCo. have plans for international expansion in the areas of software development, manufacturing, engineering and shell home construction.
The Technology
What Distances Us From The Competition?
Speed
With our high-tech building system, it's all about speed. Ready-to-assemble building components arrive on schedule and can be constructed 40-60 percent faster than traditional wood framing methods; saving you time and money.
Ease of Use
Manufactured with the aid of cutting-edge technology and controlled factory conditions, exterior and interior building components are produced; this includes wall systems, joists and trusses. These components are loaded and shipped directly to the job site. Materials are marked at the factory with an assembly code to eliminate confusion, making it easy to install (i.e., wall "A-1" joins wall "A-2"). With minimal man-power, the wall-systems are made from light-gauge steel framing and foam insulation can easily be set in place, easy in terms of less skilled labor, time, and accuracy.
Based off of a 20 - man production team with 10-12 production tables, based on one shift, building standardized panels, we can produce about 4 million sq. ft. of wall panels per year.
Two men per table can produce 150 sq. ft. of panels per hour.
10 production tables with two men per table can produce 1500 sq. ft. per hour.
20 production workers can produce 12,000 sq. ft. of standardized panels per 8-hour shift.
The plant can build 60,000 sq. ft. of standardized panels per 40 hour work week.
The manufacturing plant can produce approximately 1,200,000 sq. ft. per month, based on 1 shift.
The manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce 12,000,000 sq. ft of standardized panels per year.
Cost of Quality
With improved quality and quicker on-site erection time often comes greater material costs. Not in our case. Our high-tech building system is very competitive with traditional construction methods, in most cases beating the competition hands down. When you consider the cost reduction in terms of time of construction, reduced chance of theft, fewer weather delays, less on-site waste, improved energy efficiency, and less skilled labor, the bottom-line savings and overall costs are impressive.
Accuracy
The engineered building system is made in a controlled environment, accurate quality control measures eliminate waste and ensure that code requirements and manufacturer specifications are met. Unlike traditional construction methods that allow up to 1 ½-inch on-site dimensional variance, we utilize a system that delivers a precision of 1/8-inch tolerance on both commercial and residential projects.
Stability
The strength and fire protection of the high-tech building system offers significant advantages over traditional stick-frame and basic steel framing. The galvanized steel is placed in the foam via our patented cut-in process. This provides a very strong wall assembly, significantly reducing possible bending and twisting of the stud while providing additional strength.
Energy Efficiency
The insulated wall system provides a better overall air tightness and thermal control. It significantly reduces conductivity through the wall's exterior via a 1 ½ - i nch foam thermal break. This prevents extreme temperature loss and gain and significantly increases the sound transmission class rating of the wall assembly.
About Steel Construction
We have long relied on steel to provide the strength and durability required to build skyscrapers, bridges, and ships. Light gauge steel is a thinner more flexible version of the heavy steel used for those massive projects, but offers many of the same advantages. As the quality and availability of wood declines and as more areas are destroyed by hurricanes and earthquakes, many are now looking to rebuild their homes and businesses with steel.
• Advantages of steel construction: Higher strength to weight ratio than other building materials.
• Dimensionally stable and produced to exact specifications, resulting in straight walls, true 90-degree corners, and doors and windows that won't bind.
• Architecturally flexible with long span capabilities, wide on-center spacing possibilities, and reduced foundation requirements.
• Impervious to rot, mold, mildew, and damage caused by insects, termites, and vermin.
• Non-combustible, offering less fuel for fires.
• Lightning safe. A steel framework allows lightning to safely dissipate into the ground minimizing the danger of fire or personal injury.
• Wind and seismic resistant.
• Recyclable and made of 67% recycled material.
• Negligible toxicity.
• Reduced builder's risk insurance rates.
• Continued savings over the life of the structure with less maintenance and lowered insurance rates.
Our framing design uses advanced software to custom design wall panels, floor systems, and roof trusses for residential or commercial projects. The completed design package includes engineering drawings, layouts, and construction details.
The roll forming process uses the output of the design software to cut C-studs and track to length, greatly enhancing the accuracy and speed of fabrication. Roll forming is also available to support on site fabrication of large projects and to provide contractors custom-cut materials.
Wall panels and engineered trusses are fabricated to exact specifications using self-tapping screws. There are no welds or rivets to break. On site erection is simple and quick.
We offer training and consultation at reasonable rates for installation crews and on site fabrication facilities. If you want to build in steel, let us help make your project a success.
Energy Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Building Systems
Fasta Inc. and SteelCo. Industries represent new and improved innovative methods of building. We provide energy efficient, environmentally friendly steel panelized building panels for affordable, residential and commercial build projects. Our materials, method and process are fast to build energy efficient, environmentally friendly and cost the same or less than conventional building.
There are two panel building systems that we use. Building system one is a steel panelized system with a bio-based polyurethane foam insulation. Once the panel and wall are produced, the panel is then set into place on the foundation. The panels are exact. After each panel (wall) is put up, then an interior bio-based polyurethane spray foam is sprayed into the wall at a four to six inch depth, to create a higher R-Value.
The second system is a steel panel framing system incorporated with an EPS foam insulation. An automated hot knife cut-in process is used to cut a channel for the steel stud, insert the steel stud and create a solid steel and foam structural building panel. Each panel is exact.
Our building systems are very strong, fast to erect, weather resistant, flood resistant, earthquake resistant, mold, mildew and vermin resistant. Our panels can also be used as a curtain wall or "skin" application to most high-rise structures. All exterior applications can be applied to our building system, to give it the look that you may want. With our methods and building systems, the consumer saves money, time, materials and labor.
Once construction is complete on a steel-framed home or commercial structure, it looks exactly the same as any other structure. The strength comes from what's inside. By using light-gauge steel instead of lumber for the framing, builders can increase the strength and resilience of the structure dramatically.
The main components of a home or commercial structures framing are the steel studs, which provide the structure of the interior and exterior walls; the joists, which make up the support system for all of the floors; and the roof trusses, which are designed to carry the load of the roof to the outside walls.
Today, all of these structural elements are readily available in light-gauge steel. And the cost is comparable to ordinary lumber; even though steel is stronger, lighter weight, and of much more consistent quality than wood.
We offer the latest in light gauge steel frame technology, at the most competitive price. Ease and speed of assembly, ensure quick returns for the builder and developer.
• Computer AIDED design and manufacturing
• On-site or Container delivered factory made steel panels
• Fast On site construction
Computer AIDED design combined with the latest engineered structures and state of the art production machinery, means a modern light gauge structure for various types of buildings. Units can be assembled in our own factory and the container delivered to your site for final assembly. Alternately, pre-packed frames can be easily assembled at your site without the need for elaborate jigging. A well designed modern system which can still be modified easily for those last minute changes in design.
Low Cost Housing - Fast Assembly Quality Manufacturing
• Affordable low cost quality housing with minimum on site time to achieve a
weather proof structure.
• Adaptable to building requirements in different countries regarding acoustic and thermal performance.
• External finish can be brick, cladding and stucco, etc.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Have a wonderful day.
Kelly Fowler
Kelly, very nice article, I was wondering how things are going with GHDC. You can contact me personally @ piercefinancials@aol.com when you have the time. Thanks Terry Pierce
We have funds available for the following but not limited too,acquisition,construction/developments,hotels,resorts,land purchases,malls & retail centers,condo conversion,golf course,office building,mixed use facilities,casinos,residential & commercial,any type of commercial project that makes good sound financial sense with a detailed exit strategy.
You bring the project & the down payment proove -Our lender will bring the financing.
Highlights of the program below:
*U.S. & International projects
*$5Million-No Maximum
*7% interest only
*3-5yr Term
*Non Fico Driven
*NO Application Fee
*NO Due Diligence Fee
*NO Commitment Fee
*NO Appraisal Needed
Client does not need to have any money into the deal
Your Down payment pre-qualifys you and your project
Will close within 30 days Maximum
3% to 10% down payment is required..the higher the loan amount,the lower % of down payment needed.If the loan is not provided to the Borrower the money is refundable.We must have the borrowers understand that the Down Payment proof of funds must be provided along with the one page application that i would send.
Once that application is filled out and the Down payment Proof of Funds is returned along with the application,then we will setup a conference call with the Borrower and the Lender within 24-48 hrs.
If you have been let down by conventional financing or just tired of the other 100% financing offers,then please contact us today for an application.Fees will be dispersed by our lender for those involved on the projects.
Thank you,
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ESSA INTERNATIONAL
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