When choosing between wood and concrete for your home, the decision often comes down to cost, durability, and disaster resilience. Thanks to Pro Vuild’s cutting-edge technology, the cost difference between concrete and wood construction is shrinking, making concrete the smarter choice today and an even more compelling option for the future.
Current Costs: Concrete vs. Wood
- Wood Construction: ~$150 per square foot
- Concrete Construction with Pro Vuild: ~$160–$175 per square foot
While concrete may still have a slightly higher initial cost, the long-term benefits make up the difference:
- Durability: Resistant to termites, mold, fire, and extreme weather.
- Disaster Resilience: Withstands hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
- Low Maintenance: Minimal repairs mean lower lifetime costs.
How Pro Vuild Lowers Costs with Technology
At Pro Vuild, we use robotic pre-built metal frameworks and advanced prefabrication techniques to cut construction time, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. As our processes evolve, the cost of concrete construction will continue to decrease, bringing homeowners even greater value.
Breaking Down Concrete and Steel Quantities for a 2,000-Square-Foot Home
To help visualize the process, let’s calculate the materials needed for a typical 2,000-square-foot, single-story home with walls, floors, and a roof made from reinforced concrete:
- Concrete Requirements
- Concrete Volume Formula:
Volume = (Wall Area x Wall Thickness) + (Floor Area x Floor Thickness) + (Roof Area x Roof Thickness)
- Examples:
- Wall Area: 2,800 sq. ft. (includes exterior and interior walls)
- Floor Area: 2,000 sq. ft.
- Roof Area: 2,000 sq. ft.
- Thickness: Walls = 0.33 ft (4 inches), Floors = 0.33 ft, Roof = 0.25 ft (3 inches)
- Concrete Volume Calculation:
- Walls: 2,800 sq. ft. × 0.33 ft. = 924 cubic feet
- Floors: 2,000 sq. ft. × 0.33 ft. = 660 cubic feet
- Roof: 2,000 sq. ft. × 0.25 ft. = 500 cubic feet
- Total Volume: 924 + 660 + 500 = 2,084 cubic feet
- Convert to cubic yards: 2,084 cubic feet ÷ 27 = 77.2 cubic yards
- Concrete Truck Requirements:
- Truck Capacity: 10 cubic yards (standard)
- Trucks Needed: 77.2 ÷ 10 = 7.72 trucks, rounded up to 8 trucks
- Cost per Truck in Nashville: ~$1,200 per truck (varies with market)
- Total Cost for Concrete: 8 × 1,200 = $9,600
Structural Steel Requirements
- Steel Tube for Frameworks: Based on a typical design, assume 3 pounds of steel per square foot of construction area
- Calculation: 2,000 sq. ft. × 3 lbs. = 6,000 lbs.
- Convert to Tons: 6,000 ÷ 2,000 = 3 tons
- Cost of Steel in Nashville: ~$800 per ton
- Total Steel Cost: 3 × 800 = $2,400
Why Choose Pro Vuild?
Pro Vuild combines the strength of concrete with robotic pre-built metal structures to deliver faster, stronger, and more efficient homes.
- Faster Builds: Reduced construction time (4–6 months vs. 6–9 months for wood)
- Smarter Processes: Less material waste and lower costs over time
- Stronger Homes: Durable, disaster-resistant, and low-maintenance
As we continue to refine our methods, the cost of concrete construction will keep dropping—making it the clear choice for a future-proof home.
Ready to build smarter? Contact Pro Vuild today and let’s create a home that’s stronger, faster, and built to last.