Why More Builders Are Turning to Panelized Framing - And Why You Should Too

A Smarter Way to Build in Colorado

Builders across Colorado are facing an uphill climb: labor shortages, tighter schedules, rising costs, and unpredictable weather. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the industry is short more than 700,000 skilled workers annually - and it shows. Delays, rework, and blown budgets are all too common.

But there's good news: more builders are turning to panelized framing - and it's changing the game.

What Is Panelized Framing?

Panelized framing is a construction method where walls, floors, and roofs are built off-site in a controlled factory setting and then assembled quickly on the job site. Think of it like receiving finished goods that are pre-built to your specs - precision-manufactured components that go together cleanly and efficiently.

No more cutting lumber in the mud or working around snowstorms. No more losing days (or weeks) waiting on framers. With panelization, your builds go up faster, cleaner, and smarter.

Why Builders Are Switching to Panels

• Speed: Get to dry-in 50% faster. Start the next trades days, not weeks, sooner.

• Labor Savings: Smaller crews. Less risk. More productivity.

• Waste Reduction: Factory precision means less material waste and cleaner job sites.

• Weather Resilience: Build in the snow, rain, or heat - with minimal delays.

• Better Margins: Time saved = money saved. Faster builds mean more revenue and fewer callbacks.

Not Just for Boxes

Every project is different - and we treat it that way. Whether you're building a custom home, multifamily development, ADU, addition, or anything in between, we tailor our panelized approach to what makes the most sense for your design. From tight infill lots to vaulted ceilings and complex rooflines, we can adapt. Some areas are a perfect fit for panels, while others may benefit from alternative methods - and we offer both. Our goal is always to find the smartest, most efficient way to frame your project without limiting your vision.

Ready to See It in Action?

Want to see how it works? Our panelized system helps builders frame more efficiently - often up to 50% faster than traditional stick-framing, with smaller crews and fewer delays. In one recent project, we helped frame an entire triplex faster and cleaner than the builder had ever experienced, keeping their schedule ahead of pace and their site running smoothly.

What Makes Our Panelized Framing System Different

At Rigid Component Systems, Colorado's oldest independent truss manufacturer, we've spent decades delivering precision-engineered roof and floor trusses to builders across the state - and we continue to produce 100% of the trusses for all our panelized projects.

Now, as part of the Simple Homes family, we've combined forces to offer a complete off-site framing solution - pairing Rigid's proven truss manufacturing expertise with Simple Homes' high-performance wall and floor panel systems.

Together, we provide a uniquely integrated approach: Simple Homes manufactures wall and floor panels in their advanced facility, while Rigid produces all the trusses in-house with the speed, accuracy, and reliability builders depend on. It's a powerful combination - with both teams working on the same team, with the same goals: to deliver smarter, faster, and more dependable framing solutions.

We don't just deliver prefab framing - we deliver builder-ready finished goods engineered for speed, quality, flexibility, and collaboration.

Here's What Sets Us Apart

1. Full Design Integration

2. Factory-Built Quality

3. Custom-Built for Your Project

4. Turnkey or DIY

Real Results from Builders Like You

• Significant reduction in on-site framing time

• Smaller crews needed to complete installs

• Half the dumpster volume of framing waste

• Fewer delays, inspections passed first try, and more peace of mind

Is Panelized Framing Right for Your Project?

• Are you constantly battling weather or labor delays?

• Are material waste and dumpster costs eating into your margins?

• Would your builds benefit from a faster, more reliable framing schedule?

Let's Build Smarter - Together

We're here to help. Whether you're a developer scaling up or a custom builder chasing perfection, our team is ready to walk your plans and show you exactly where panelization can help.

• Book a call

• Tour our facility

• Send us a plan set for review

Let's turn construction challenges into opportunities - and build something better together.

Rigid Component Systems + Simple Homes: Building smarter, together!