Sustainabuild Benefits
The Sustainabuild method of construction has many immediate and long term benefits for homebuyers, builders, PEI and the environment.
Job Creation & Workforce Development
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
Direct employment in factory and on-site installation (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, engineers, project managers etc).
Indirect jobs in supply chain, transportation, and local suppliers.
Launch of in-house training programs to upskill local workers while providing short term accomodations for off Island tradespeople.
Year 3-4 (Scaling Up)
Expanded workforce training to address PEI’s trade shortages.
Collaboration with trade schools and apprenticeship programs.
Offering long term employment opportunities to trades apprenticing under local groups such as PEI Construction Association & Holland College
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
Sustainabuild plays a key role in mitigating the 25+% skilled trade retirement gap anticipated by 2030.
Industry-wide impact as trained workers enter the broader construction sector.
Attracting skilled trades from other provinces and territories with Sustainabuild's integrated business model and volume of construction.
Income Tax & Provincial Revenue
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
Increased payroll tax contributions from new jobs.
Business tax revenue from Sustainabuild’s operations.
Year 3-4 (Scaling Up)
Higher tax contributions from expanded workforce and operations.
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
Significant increase in tax revenue from both direct employment, supplier growth, and increased property taxes on developed lots.
Housing Supply & Affordability
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
Faster project completion helps address PEI’s housing shortage.
Initial cost savings passed to early buyers.
Year 3-4 (Scaling Up)
More homes delivered annually, further easing supply issues.
Increased affordability for first-time buyers due to lower construction costs, and integrated mortgage lending.
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
Larger-scale production leads to even greater cost efficiency.
Potential for expanded housing programs using panelized systems.
Sustainability & Waste Reduction
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
Reduced construction waste through precision manufacturing, creating a greener way to build
More efficient use of materials in factory-controlled settings.
Greater material optimization as production processes improve.
Partnerships for recycled/reused materials integration.
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
Industry-leading waste reduction.
Potential adoption of circular economy principles in panel production.
Building Efficiency & Energy Savings
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
High-quality insulation and airtight design reduce energy costs for homeowners. Integrating low energy precision HVAC systems and eliminating use of fossil fuel energy sources
Year 3-4 (Scaling Up)
Increased adoption of smart building technology for better efficiency, and renewable energy options with battery storage to eliminate the need for traditional fossil fuel generators
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
Province-wide impact on reducing residential energy demand while developing and promoting renewable alternatives such as solar shingles.
Technology & Automation Integration
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
Initial R&D and testing of automation in panel production with collaboration of industry leaders
Early insights shared with consortium partners.
Year 3-4 (Scaling Up)
Adoption of more advanced automation tools, and international partnerships on leading technology
Process refinements based on industry best practices, and ongoing in-house system optimizations
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
Fully optimized production with AI and robotic integration.
Potential for licensing Sustainabuild’s technology to other firms.
Impact on Local Construction Industry
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
Introduction of new building methods to PEI contractors.
Training for workers in off-site construction techniques.
Workforce development programs provide an alternative for those without prior construction experience.
Year 3-4 (Scaling Up)
More local companies adopt panelized construction.
Collaboration with universities and trade schools.
Helping to replenish PEI’s aging trades workforce.
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
PEI becomes a leader in panelized construction, attracting outside investment.
Stronger local construction workforce due to continuous skills development.
Developing partnerships with local construction material suppliers and supporting local businesses
Consortium & Industry Growth
Year 1-2 (Initial Implementation)
Sustainabuild provides valuable insight into off-site construction.
Early-stage process improvements shared among partners.
Year 3-4 (Scaling Up)
Increased collaboration with consortium partners.
Joint projects on automation and material science.
Year 5+ (Mature Operations)
Potential for national and international expansion of Sustainabuild’s model. Providing expertise, and partnerships for a wide range of locations including underserviced remote locations.
SUSTAINABUILD LOOKS FORWARD TO INNOVATING CONSTRUCTION ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND & CREATING ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO OUR COMMUNITY
Please reach out with any additional questions, or inquires below:
Ben Andrew P.Eng
SUSTAINABUILD - Project Director
Part of the Roberts Group of Companies
Phone: (403) 702-4272
Email: ben@robertsgroupinc.com
INNOVATIVE. EFFICIENT. ECONOMICAL.
Let's build the future of PEI together
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Summerside PE, C1N 5C2