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  "name": "How long does it take to design, manufacture, and build a pre-engineered metal home?",
  "description": "Total project timelines usually range from 6 to 9 months, with the structural steel framing erecting on-site in just a few weeks once the foundation cures.",
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        "text": "Most pre-engineered metal homes take between 6 to 9 months from initial engineering to completion, which is often several months faster than standard custom wood framing. The overall schedule divides into distinct phases: engineering and permitting, factory fabrication, foundation pouring, steel shell erection, and interior fit-out. While fabrication takes several weeks at the plant, erecting the structural steel shell on-site often takes just two to three weeks. Delays most commonly occur during municipal permitting reviews or site excavation rather than the building assembly itself, making early planning essential.",
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