Builder Advantages

Build Smarter with Tamlin Homes: Your Trusted Partner in Prefabricated Construction

Since 1977, we have been dedicated to becoming the best prefabricated home manufacturer in the industry while expanding our builder network. Our uniqueness lies in the combination of our builder expertise with custom prefabrication, supported by an experienced in-house design team capable of handling any design project.

When designing and building high-quality homes efficiently and effectively, the right partnership can make all the difference. For builders, working with a trusted and experienced provider of prefabricated home packages can streamline the construction process, reduce costs, and enhance client satisfaction. We at Tamlin International Homes have been at the forefront of this approach for decades. We have built a strong reputation across Canada and the USA for delivering exceptional West Coast contemporary and traditional hybrid timber frame home designs and working closely with homeowners and builders to ensure seamless design and building processes.

4 Reasons To Build With Tamlin Prefabricated Homes

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Streamlined Design Process

One key advantage of working with Tamlin is the streamlined design process. We have created an efficient design process, starting with conceptual plans, where we work directly with clients, and moving into final plans in consultation with builders. We aim to reduce builders’ workload, especially during the preliminary stages, since time is extremely valuable. This support extends to assisting with feasibility studies, local pre-construction approvals, and other important design considerations such as house positioning, surveys, and interpretation of building codes. Further on in the process, Tamlin provides comprehensive permit and engineered drawings, ensuring accurate component fabrication and installation details.

Builders can benefit from the convenience of having all design work completed by one company. Our design flexibility allows for modifications to popular prefabricated home designs or the creation of fully customized homes with the help of our in-house design staff. Using industry-leading Revit software, along with CAD and Sketch Up when required, we ensure that every project is tailored to meet specific client needs. We can also assist builders in securing Homeowners’ Association (HOA) approvals by providing color 3D renderings.

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Reliable Material Delivery

Tamlin specializes in providing tailored delivery solutions for clients to ensure their prefabricated home packages arrive safely and on time. Our logistics team works closely with builders to coordinate every aspect of the delivery process, ensuring all materials are securely packaged and transported efficiently to the building site. This streamlined delivery process is particularly valuable, as tight timelines are crucial due to seasonal weather conditions.

Building in remote locations presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to material delivery. With extensive experience in delivering materials by truck, boat, and even helicopter, we can deliver the materials no matter how remote the site may be. Builders can confidently tackle remote projects by partnering with Tamlin, knowing we will deliver their materials with the utmost care and precision.

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High-Quality Prefabricated Components

Our comprehensive house packages include all materials needed to reach the “lock-up” stage, with options for specialty upgrades like custom entry doors, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), and custom timber decks. All prefabricated components are built under controlled factory conditions, ensuring high quality and fast on-site assembly, reducing overall construction time without sacrificing structural integrity.

We use premium Canadian lumber, including specialty woods like Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar, and precut and meticulously test-fit handcrafted timber frame components at the factory. Once tested, we sand, label, and safely package them for ease of assembly on-site. Other factory-finished materials ready for installation on delivery include pre-painted or stained siding and trim.

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Simplified Construction And Efficient Assembly

Our construction approach simplifies the building process for builders. We deliver within the builders’ schedule so they can work according to their predetermined timeline. This efficiency is particularly beneficial later in the building season, enabling builders to reach the lock-up stage quickly before winter or rainy seasons.

The prefabrication process reduces labor costs, lowers the risk of on-site accidents, and allows for smaller crews, which is especially advantageous in remote locations where labor may be scarce. By craning components into place, such as panelized walls, post-and-beam timbers, and engineered roof trusses, builders can achieve lock-up in weeks rather than months. This accelerated timeline allows builders to complete more homes quickly while saving on materials and reducing waste.