In late 2024, a team of general contractors visited the DIRTT Experience Center and factories in Calgary to learn exactly how DIRTT works. To compare our construction system to the methods they were more familiar with, we built two walls.  Both were the same dimensions. One used precision-manufactured DIRTT aluminum Solid Wall assemblies, the other used steel studs and drywall. In a side-by-side time trial, these were the results.

It’s important to note that while the drywall has been mounted, it still needs to be sanded, mudded a second time, resanded and painted before its ready for occupancy. That uses multiple trades and required downtime while the drywall compound and paint dry.

To learn more about how DIRTT streamlines construction, check out our process.