84 Lumber Showcases Component Building Efficiency at HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase

As part of this year’s Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this month, 84 Lumber partnered once again with the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) to bring componentized construction front and center on the National Mall in Washington. The project, a 3,000-square-foot, two-story duplex, was built entirely with prefabricated components, demonstrating the real-world benefits of building faster, more affordably, and more sustainably.

Constructed over the course of four days and fully framed in less than 12 hours by an eight-man crew, the duplex served as a showcase for the power of off-site manufacturing. Using open-web floor cassettes, wall panels, and roof cassettes produced by 84 Lumber’s Winchester, Virginia component plant, the structure rose quickly and efficiently in the heart of Washington. All windows, doors, and loose building materials were provided by 84 Lumber’s Brunswick, MD store, reinforcing the company’s vertically integrated supply chain. In total, 84 Lumber provided all the labor and a substantial portion of the materials, with key products and financial contributions from several trusted industry partners.

Because no traditional concrete foundation could be poured on the Mall, the team used LVL beams and lolly columns to establish a sturdy elevated base. Once the foundation was complete, the crew rapidly assembled the entire framing system, demonstrating not only the speed of component-based construction but also its labor efficiency and potential to reduce material waste.

“This project is a powerful demonstration of what’s possible when smart design, pre-manufactured components, and skilled labor come together,” said 84 Lumber’s VP of Installed Sales & Manufacturing, Ken Kucera. “We’re proud to be part of a national conversation about how the building industry can deliver high-quality, affordable housing at scale.”

United Window & Door donated all windows and exterior doors used in the structure, while Huber Engineered Woods contributed decking materials, and both MiTek and Simpson Strong-Tie provided $10,000 each in financial support to help bring the project to life.

A video capturing the full build, from first truck delivery to punch work completion, is available here.

Following its successful display, the home was deconstructed and transported to Staunton, Virginia, where it was donated to Habitat for Humanity. 84 Lumber will again provide the labor to reinstall and frame the home. One of the duplex units will serve as a basement house for a family of seven, while the other will soon be matched with another family in need.

This build marks another milestone in 84 Lumber’s ongoing commitment to innovation, housing affordability, and community impact, proving that the future of housing isn’t just about building faster but building smarter.

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About 84 Lumber

Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Co. is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and industry-leading services for single and multifamily residences and commercial buildings. The company operates 320 facilities which include stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, and engineered wood product centers in 34 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking, and drywall. 84 Lumber, a certified women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy, has earned widespread recognition for its industry leadership and commitment to excellence. Named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for both 2024 and 2025, 84 Lumber was also honored as one of USA Today’s Top Retailers in 2024. For three consecutive years, 84 Lumber has been honored as one of America’s Best Large and Mid-Size Employers by Forbes and has also earned a spot on the list of America’s Top Private Companies from 2019 to 2024. In 2023, the company was also honored with a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies. For more information, visit 84lumber.com and join us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Source: 84 Lumber Company