By using prefabricated wooden panels for walls, elevator shafts, floors and roofing, Lewiston-based Hebert Construction is consolidating building time on a 61-unit affordable senior housing project in Westbrook.

The system allows the building to be closed in faster with less exposure to weather, minimizing mold risk.

“Less time is spent with snow removal, and subsequent trades mobilize earlier,” said Zach Wishman, Hebert’s project manager for the Avesta Housing apartment complex. “The result is an accelerated framing schedule which allows for much-needed housing to be provided in a shorter time span.”

Seavey Crossing is a five-story, 55,000-square-foot, 55-plus affordable housing project developed by Avesta Housing and designed by Simons Architects, both of which are based in Portland.