Future Construction Trends

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As the construction industry rebounds from a global recession, many insiders predict modular construction is poised to take its rightful place in building as one of the more preferred building methods. This trend, according to construction industry experts, encompasses growth in residential and commercial building.

Longer Lasting Construction

Prefab construction; according to many in the industry, lasts as long if not longer than traditional construction. While today's modular building resembles more conventional construction, and often includes many of the same materials, such as wood, metal and concrete, it is likely to last 50 years or more.

Modular buildings, or modules, are built at offsite climate controlled factories, but adhere to the same construction standards and codes of traditional homes. Since they are constructed to withstand transportation to a building site, they are generally stronger and generally more durable than conventional buildings.

Modular is Greener

"Going Green" when constructing a modular building allows for less waste than traditional construction. Through the controlled manufacturing process, unused module components are recycled or used in other projects rather than being sent to the landfill. Builders can also incorporate pre-leasedmodules, which are relatively interchangeable, from older projects into new construction projects.

Many prefab buildings are more energy-efficient than their conventional counterparts, with fewer gaps through which air can escape or infiltrate its interior; a quality valued highly by consumers.

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