Steel Block Habitat

STEEL BLOCK
HABITAT
SPACE BRIGHTNESS WELL-BEING
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STEEL &
ALUMINIUM
TORSION-FREE STEEL STRUCTURE
100% RECYCLABLE
ALUMINUM WINDOWS
RECYCLABLE AND SOLID
INSULATION OVER THE CODE
(R31/WALL & R51/CEILING)
EXTERIOR COATING & TERRACE
FIBROPLASTIC
COMPLETE
FINISHING
HARDWOOD, CERAMIC TILE, PORCELAIN
AND MARBLE FLOORING
FINISHED WALLS, COMPLETE
WITH BASE COAT
STEEL STAIRCASE
KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS
HEATING AND AC, VENTILATION,
ELECTRICITY (200 AMPS), PLUMBING,
60-GALLON HOT WATER HEATER
(72 US GALLONS)
INDOOR, OUTDOOR AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
CLOSET AND STORAGE SPACE
INCLUDING WALK-OUT
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STEEL ROOF WITH ELASTOMER MEMBRANE
PATIO AND OUTDOOR HANDRAILS
STEP BY STEP
1 2 3
CHOICE OF SITE WHERE PRODUCT
IS TO BE ERECTED
SOIL TESTS
DEFINITION OF THE FOUNDATIONS,
WATER, SEWER AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACT AND
SELECTION OF THE VARIOUS PRODUCTS
KITCHEN, BATHROOMS AND SHOWER, FAUCETS,
LIGHTING FIXTURES, FLOORS AND CERAMIC TILE,
STAIRCASE, WINDOWS, DOORS, EXTERIOR FINISH,
BALCONIES, HANDRAILS AND PATIOS.
BANK STATEMENT
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
PLACEMENT CERTIFICATE
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THREE MONTHS FOR MANUFACTURING,
INSTALLATION OF MODULES (48 HOURS),
GROUTING, JOINTING AND WE’RE READY
TO HAND OVER THE KEYS
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SELECTION &
CHOICE
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TIMELESS &
EFFICIENT
STEEL BLOCK
HABITAT
SBH Partners
The expertise of Jean-Charles Gaudet has also been valuable. In addition
to his own business Resource Distribution Inc., Mr. Gaudet, has been a retail
Jean-François Pelletier, President of Devim 49e, began his real estate career
market distributor and specialist for home and garden products since 2002. He
in 1987 as a representative in investment contracts, just after having completed
counts among his many clients enterprises such as Costco Wholesale, Home
his IDA (Investment Dealers Association of Canada). In 1998, he became a
Depot Canada, Rona and other major retailers nationwide. Resource Distribution
developer and distributor for Habitec 2000, a manufacturing and multi-family
Inc. manages sales, supply, import, storage and delivery, but above all, they
residential housing business established in 1972. During this period, he
provide an exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction with all their
specialized in multi-family homes and aparthotels in the Laurentians region
products and services. Over the years, Mr. Gaudet has gained web expertise on
and Quebec City. Subsequently, he explored new challenges in Panama and
direct sales to consumers. Moreover, the quality of their after-sale services
Central America. In March 2011, in collaboration with the Canadian Trade
was commended by several of their suppliers.
Commissioner Service & CMHC International Relations, he took part in a
delegation consisting of businesspeople and entrepreneurs in the Canadian
Recently, Louis Dorion – an expert in advertising, marketing and merchandising
building products field. This economic mission to Bridgetown, Barbados gave
– joined the team of specialists. He has been at the head of Segment Marketing
him the opportunity to present his first steel residential prototype structure
since 1996. Among his many achievements in the field, he distinguished himself
ready for export. In August 2011, he joined the Côte-Nord region division of
by his professionalism and his innovative approach to the development of the
"Le Marquis Concept" as a partner. This enterprise – which specializes in the
image brand, and showed his ability to work in an environment under high
construction and distribution of housing modules and camps for the mining
pressure during his contract with the Paralympic Swimming Championships
industry in Quebec and Ontario – brought significant challenges due to the
of 2013. He has worked for several years in the marketing and branding of
remote regions, and extreme weather and topographical conditions.
various products and services for companies like Carrera, Rossignol, Swiss Air,
Tourism Cuba and Novotel. His expertise is a valuable asset to Devim 49e.
Over the years, Mr. Pelletier has surrounded himself with established partners
of great esteem. Among them, he worked with Mario Cloutier of Habitations
Combining the expertise under the leadership of Jean-François Pelletier, they
Techniques 2012 Ltd. (Habitec 2000), an entrepreneur having over 30 years of
have succeeded in building stylish homes with contemporary and sleek
experience in the field of prefabricated houses. Mr. Cloutier has built more than
designs, while manufacturing a robustindustrialized product. Strengthened by
25 000 units of modules in his assembly. From the James Bay and the
their experience in construction in remote areas, the design of Steel Block
Côte-Nord region, up to the north of Ontario, down to Maine, and across to Ohio
Habitat reduces or even eliminates the time spent on the construction site
in the United States, he has significant experience in cross-frontier delivery.
and increases the quality of the finished product. Above all, they provide an
A 1978 graduate of Business Administration at Seneca College of Applied Arts
exceptional after-sale service, which is the guarantee of a flawless reputation.
and Technology, he understands the value of timing.
Talented Architects
Misters Martin Vincent and Martin Bégin of the architectural firm BLV, have
offered their expertise to design Steel Block Habitat. Combining many
innovative creations in their field, among other things, they took over the
workshop of renowned architect Luc Laporte for whom they have worked for
several years. Being proud of the achievements of their mentor, they are now
working to carry on the legacy of this architect of great talent.
To date, Bégin and Vincent each have over 25 years of experience with
important architectural firms in Montreal. They have worked on several major
projects like the transformation of the Ritz-Carlton Montreal; a mandate given
to Mr. Vincent who was then the project manager for Provencher Roy
Architects.
Bégin and Vincent also worked on the large scale project "La Poste 1700" in
Old Montreal, a place for exhibitions and visual arts events. The design of
“La Poste 1700”, as well as its construction, had begun when Luc Laporte
died in 2012. Its completion was done by Martin Bégin, Louise Koo and
Martin Vincent, who was entrusted with the architectural studio located at
264 Saint-Louis Square.
The Steel Block Habitat
Unique and designed by experienced architects, the contemporary design
exterior finish coating, as well as the abundant fenestration with a high quality
of Steel Block Habitat is renowned for its steel frame. Made of superior
triple A aluminium framing, this home will guarantee you low maintenance and
materials, from the quality coated fittings to the pipework, it has a very upscale
a significantly superior sustainability as compared to traditional constructions.
and has an unmatched finish in this area. Everything is offered at an extremely
competitive price. And even more surprisingly, once the land and the foundation
Models
are ready, this dream home can be delivered and installed within 72 hours!
This modular steel house is offered in several versions. The differences
depend on your environment, desired space occupation, and by the number of
Unique
rooms needed.
Greatly appreciated and sought after by customers, the full-wall windows offer
a high quality and incomparable brightness. In the winter as in the summer, you
Why choose a house with steel structure?
can feel in contact with the outdoors. By its smart and practical design, the
A residential building with steel structure offers several incomparable
integrated garage gives you the opportunity to keep a clean visual perspective.
advantages. It has a high load bearing wall that could support up to ten storeys
Unique in residential construction, the flat steel roof covered with elastomeric
without concrete. Its strength and reliability keep you safe from natural
membranes provide outstanding load capacity to satisfy your needs, whatever
disasters such as earth tremors and earthquakes. Steel offers a multitude of
they are. These additional spaces – non-existent in other housing types – add
benefits out of the ordinary, including exportation possibilities. In fact, these
to the living space of your home, providing a larger area of privacy. Because of
timeless homes retain Canada’s high standards of quality concerning energy
their heavy-duty robustness, these spaces offer you the possibility of installing
performance, where extreme weather conditions can vary from -40 to +40
a patio, trees and perennials, a gazebo, a garden, a spa, a swimming pool or
Celsius. In addition, this material provides extra protection against fire and is
even a solarium!
a permanent solution to problems related to pests (termites, carpenter ants,
etc.). Wrapped steel is also a material that requires very little maintenance.
The exterior composite coating, as well as the terraces of the Steel Block
For all these reasons, you will save time and money for decades with Steel
Habitat are designed with fibroplastic composite, a green, maintenance-free,
Block Habitat!
and innovative material. Currently, the Steel Block Habitat would be the first
home of its kind in Canada. Furthermore, due to its structural capacity, its
innovative
The Steel Block Habitat
Delivery and Installation
Option
From the factory in Beauce, Quebec, this versatile home is designed for all
We offer the choice of home automation. Indeed, this new trend in smart housing
climates and types of soils. It is also ready to be shipped to the United States
is becoming increasingly popular. Through its various personalizations, you will
markets of New England, upstate New York and in the eastern provinces of
have the opportunity to live in a more comfortable, efficient, modern, and
Canada, including Ontario. The Steel Block Habitat can be quickly and easily
streamlined environment. Smart housing fits the lifestyle of the occupants,
installed by our equipment with a minimum preparation on any terrain acces-
adjusting to their needs. It allows different technologies in a user-friendly,
sible by road. These houses are built with standardized processes to meet very
centralized automation system configured to the customer's request. It can
high manufacturing norms. Therefore, the structure and materials are already
perform any simple and fully automated daily or routine task. Whether for
inspected and guaranteed before delivery. Since everything is already assem-
maintenance of a heating system or centralized lighting control, home
bled in the factory under favorable controlled conditions, you will avoid
automation is the key to a profitable union between comfort and energy
the problems related to construction on external sites. We are giving you the
efficiency. Concerning the safety of your home, you can keep track of movement
promise of a complete flawless finish, from flooring to the final painting... even
in any room with the IP surveillance cameras. No matter where you are, you can
the porcelain.
stay in touch with the system using any of the latest smart phones.
"Green" house adapted to the environment
Market
Since this type of building is already assembled, you simply have to provide the
The housing market continues its positive growth. From 2007 to 2012, the
land of your choice where it will be installed. This approach reduces the impact
demand for family housing has increased by 9% per year for this market
on your immediate environment and preserves the natural habitat on which your
segment. According to the report from Euromonitor International, "Downsizing
house is built. Only the spacing for the floating slab and reinforced concrete piles
Globally: The Impact of Changing Household Structure on Global Consumer
requires intervention on the ground. The innovation of the steel structure allows
Markets", the clientele wishing to acquire a property is changing rapidly.
the construction of safe green roofs, which reduces energy costs in both
The population is aging and independent seniors are looking for a convenient,
summer and winter. Additionally, to make our services more environmentally
affordable, comfortable, and reliable home. Additionally, new families and
friendly, we guarantee you that no container will be present on your terrain
young professionals are turning to contemporary design to meet new aesthetic
or building site where you will install your Steel Block Habitat.
criteria, and because they prefer a greener home within reach of their budget.
Furthermore, the number of same-sex couples and those without children are
increasing rapidly. These modern and unconventional families are seeking this
kind of accommodation mostly because of the flexibility in land choice, the quick
installation, and the versatility of this kind of construction.
The Steel Block Habitat
According to ceo.com, “[The] home building industry is stuck in a paradigm of
The Future
on-site construction. The idea of ordering a home from a manufacturer simply
The manufactured home is constantly evolving. New markets are growing quickly
does not occur to those in the market. Though the future is looking brighter for
and their needs have to be met. This type of manufacturing now enjoys a positive
the industry; Blu Homes increased their revenue to 40 million dollars in
image among emerging clientele. The Steel Block Habitat offers all the
2012, four times what it was in 2011”. In summary, this market caters to a
advantages of the house built in the factory, under ideal conditions, in addition to
discerning clientele for which quality and durability are significant factors.
unparalleled quality for this type of housing. The economic recovery is felt in the
United States and Canada. The pressure on the real estate market is increasing
The Competitive Advantage
for this new type of construction. Significant changes in lifestyle and the tradi-
The team of Devim 49e went to Asia and Europe on numerous occasions to meet
tional family unit shall ensure that a modern, flexible, strong and well-thought
with their suppliers. These trips have been very successful. Our professionals
home offers all the benefits sought by the buyer of today and tomorrow.
negotiated better rates while getting the best in new trend products directly from
reputable manufacturers. This way, we guarantee the use of the best materials
on the market. By eliminating many traditional intermediaries between the
factory and the manufacturer, the customer gets the best prices on the market
for a home of superior quality. In fact, the economies of scale are passed directly
to the new owners.
Team
Philippe Hu
André Boisvert
Director of Global Sourcing, Devim 49e
Project Manager, Devim 49e
Mr. Hu was appointed to global sourcing staff in November 2013. He reports
Mr. Boisvert joined Devim 49e last year as project manager. He is responsible for
directly to the Devim 49e General Manager. Mr. Hu brings over 10 years of
real estate development and sales expansion projects in the Sept-Îles region,
experience in international logistics and transportation. Before joining
such as the “Brise du Golf” domain. He is also in charge of projects like the
Devim 49e, Mr. Hu had a 12-year career in international trade, during which he
"Domain Villebois" in Eastman and that of the "Memphremagog sur le lac"
served as a manager at Yamani’s department of global sourcing in Xiamen City,
in the Eastern Townships, Quebec. Devim 49e is the creator of the Steel Block
China. Following this, he joined Darque Logistics in 2008 and worked at DHL
Habitat, a modern modular residential steel structure that will be built primarily
Global Forwarding Havre in the Paris office. Mr. Hu attended the University of
in the Memphremagog Lake project. This new project will have Mr. Boisvert
Havre in France, where he graduated with a Master’s degree in International
working in different regions of Quebec and also in the New England and
Logistics.
New York region of the United States.
STEEL BLOCK
HABITAT
FINISHING DETAILS & AMENITIES
PLAN OF RESIDENCE AND LAYOUT
- Area measured in gross square feet (ft²)
- Approximate conversion: 10 764 ft² = 1 square meter
- The interior of the home cannot be modified as it was specifically designed
to facilitate a modern lifestyle
- The exterior adds to the living space with a "U” shape patio and a rooftop
garden patio
ELECTRICITY AND HEATING
Electricity
- Electrical panel of 200-amps (110 /240 volts) base
- Network telephone jacks and cables preinstalled
Heating, ventilation, and humidification
- Wiring of units (cable output)
- Centralized humidification system
- Electric baseboard heating units and digital thermostats in each room
- Electric convection heaters in the kitchen and bathrooms
Option
- Multi-zone wall unit air conditioners (2 zones)
- The air conditioners of 12,000 BTU and of 18,000 BTU are installed
with a 24,000 BTU compressor
Ventilation
- Preparation of pipes for the central vacuum system
- High performance hood of 600 CFM, with external output
Lighting
- Recessed LED lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms
- Metal enclosures for lustre chandeliers and/or pre-installed floodlights
in the dining room and the corridors
Hot water
- Electric water heater with a 60-gallon tank
PAINTING
- Walls, mouldings, and baseboards painted with superior quality products
PARKING
- Garage giving access to the interior of the house
- Reinforced garage door with tempered glass
- Water inlet and floor wells
- Firewall membrane soundproofing the upstairs rooms
COVERINGS
Floors
- Hardwood flooring in the main rooms
- Porcelain tiles in the bathrooms and kitchen
- Marble tiles in the hallway entrance
Countertops
- Kitchen counter made of solid surface (Corian), 1 1/2” thick
Headboard
- Choice of a mini Crystal tile 2 x 32 inches (opaque white glass))
INTERIOR DOORS
- Solid wood plated interior doors, measuring 80”x32”
- This premium quality model is used in the finest hotels in Las Vegas
- Moulding contour for wooden door
CEILINGS, WALL MOULDING AND PLINTHS
- Height of the ceilings in the main central building, from the slab to the
outer finishing: 9'4''
- Height of front section fenestration building: 11'5"
- Height of ceilings in garage and second floor: 8'
- Ceiling is finished with painted drywall
CABINETS, KITCHEN, BATHS AND CLOSETS
- Kitchen cabinets of a high quality and contemporary style
- Trendy material, more resistant than lacquer-type
- High-gloss finish offered by the manufacturer
- Cabinet bottom available in a choice of three colours
- Cabinet top in white gloss
- Doors and drawers with Blum brand silent hinge absorbers.
- Contemporary white cupboards with plenty of storage space
- Contoured drawers in the indoor plumbing space
- Wall-mounted model for easy maintenance
- White lacquered walk-out closet with drawers, shelves, poles,
and various storage spaces
APPLIANCES
- Appliances are additional
- The model houses are equipped with demonstrators only
- Standard space of 30” provided for the oven, 24” for the dishwasher
and 30” for the refrigerator
PLUMBING AND ACCESSORIES
Kitchen
Double sink, with proportional splitting of 70% and 30%, comes
with 18-gauges of high quality stainless steel installed under the counter
Double-spray faucet with aerated jet spray and a very high quality
ceramic cartridge
Bathrooms
Upscale vanity with adjacent medicine cabinet
Ultra solid vanity counter made of Corian polished stone
Single-hole chrome fittings, squared pattern and chic contemporary
style, with ceramic cartridge
Closed shower with tempered glass door with a height of 56”, featuring
a ceramic base and tilt slope of 1/4”
Two-way valve fittings for the shower and the bath with skirt
Combination hand-held showerhead with fixed “rain” showerhead
Straight, one-piece 3L/6L toilets
Pre-installed and screwed into the floor with an internal adapter.
Option 2
Acrylic bathtub with straight skirt in front and integrated tiling flange
Option 3
Acrylic rectangular podium bathtub with skirt made of porcelain,
used for the floor
Chic and contemporary styled 4-hole fittings for the podium bath
and shower
TERRACE
Aliminium handrails & glass
COMFORT
Options
Home automation system for controlling various functions of the house
from a remote control
Top-of-the-line bio-ethanol fireplace from Eco-Feu, CSA approved
MODIFICATIONS
This concept is only available in the aforementioned version. No changes
can be made by the manufacturer. In the event that the customer wishes to
modify the kitchen and bathrooms, these products will be credited and replaced
by the customer himself at his own expense. If a particular product is out of
stock, it will be replaced by one equivalent of or superior quality.
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