Are demountable walls more cost effective in the long run over drywall?
“There’s no question that demountables are far more expensive than basic drywall partitions on a straight, one-time cost comparison,” says Eileen Goodman, director of interior design, Moody Nolan Inc. “They can be cost effective, however, if they’re used in an application where frequent reconfigurations of hard-wall landscapes justify the initial expense.” She also points out that, if wall reconfiguration is outsourced, economic advantages will shrink. Michelle Anderson, founding executive at Calgary, AB-based DIRTT, emphasizes keeping all wall-system pieces in mind (glass walls, doors, hanging capabilities, electrical and data requirements, etc.) when making this decision. “Add any higher-end detailing to these walls, or electrical, and your price gap will close dramatically (and occasionally reverse), allowing the movable product to be less expensive at first cost.” Think about churn rate, your organization’s growth rate, etc., as Anderson suggests. Can you take advantage of the tax
