Commercial & Residential Swing Spaces

Commercial & Residential Swing Spaces

A temporary modular building can serve as an emergency response facility, temporary office or classroom, or nerve center for a construction project. The term swing space refers to an area designated for use as a temporary work environment that is often used during renovation projects or as temporary space while a new facility is being built. School districts also use swing space when they have a problem of overcrowding or during renovation.

Modular buildings offer the flexibility of being reconfigured and reused for various needs. Because the leasing of temporary modular buildings is quite common, many companies have buildings available for immediate delivery and setup.

Built in a climate-controlled factory, modular buildings are designed for use in any type of environment. Modular buildings have heating and air conditioning ducts, and can be fitted with almost any appliance including stoves, furnaces, and refrigerators. Modular buildings can also be designed to have extra layers of insulation and higher roof loads that can withstand the weight of a heavy snowfall if needed.

These temporary building designs are user-friendly in that they have access for electricity, water, and sewer built right in. So long as the lessee has the proper permit for one of these structures, the actual mounting and tie-down, hooking up of utilities and inspection process is rather simple.

Companies in need of temporary office space or classrooms are encouraged to check out the variety of modular structures available. Using swing space is an economical way to keep business running smoothly during renovations and new construction. Best of all, the delivery and setup is part of the package offered by the modular building company.

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Sustainable Building Materials for Modular Construction

Sustainable Building Materials for Modular Construction

The more we learn about global climate change, and the effect the activities of our daily lives has on it, the more people are looking towards green building materials for new home construction. The need for affordable housing continues to grow and with that comes the need to provide housing with minimal impact on the environment.

Modular home construction is a fast, efficient and far more environmentally friendly method of construction than traditional home construction, making it an excellent choice for new home builders.

What Materials Are Used?

There are a variety of environmentally friendly, affordable materials that are well suited for home construction. Dual use materials such as solar shingles, which provide energy for the home, as well as the protective properties of shingles, are just one example of a great sustainable method for roof construction. Paper insulation, wool bricks and reclaimed or salvaged wood are also commonly used green building materials. These materials are durable, efficient and look great in the finished construction.

Benefits of Sustainable Building Materials

Green construction is one of the fastest growing areas of the construction industry. Homes built with sustainable materials have a smaller carbon footprint than traditionally built counterparts. Many of these materials are just as durable, if not more durable, than traditional building materials. An efficiently built home is far more affordable to maintain, repair, heat and cool than one made from the cheapest materials possible.

Green modular construction reduces damage to the surrounding environment and produces significantly less material waste. Modular homes can often be constructed about 40 percent faster than traditionally built homes because they are built in a climate-controlled factory. This minimizes the possibility of construction delays due to poor weather conditions. Construction time is also saved because while the modules are being constructed at the factory, the sites grading and utilities and be prepared.

Green modular home construction is environmentally friendly, fast and convenient. Today's modular homes can be built green, reducing the overall environmental impact of new home construction in the area.

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Benefits of Modular Offices in North Dakota

Benefits of Modular Offices in North Dakota

Businesses that are in need of space in North Dakota should keep in mind the benefits gained through temporary modular office buildings.

Fast Construction

Building a traditional office can take many months to complete. A modular office on the other hand can take a few weeks. Best of all, its construction is usually completed off-site in a factory, meaning for businesses who are already up and running, there will be minimal disturbances.

Enhanced Flexibility

Many people are under the false impression that modular construction is limited. In fact, modular construction is flexible in terms of what can and cannot be built. Modular buildings can also be constructed to be reused if needed. Adding the ability to move the building to a new oil or gas field when necessary is an added benefit.

Built to Last

Modular offices in North Dakota are constructed to withstand all types of harsh weather. Because modular buildings need to be transported from the factory, builders use screws and commercial adhesives over nails to assemble the modular building. This ensures a building meets and often exceeds construction building codes.

No matter the reason for needing extra space, all businesses should consider the benefits gained from using modular offices. From fast construction to the ability to withstand harsh weather conditions, a modular office is a great solution to the space needs of any business in North Dakota.

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Modular Construction: Why it’s Right for Gas Stations and Convenience Stores

Why it’s Right for Gas Stations and Convenience Stores

The reference to “modular” as it relates to the construction and building world doesn’t actually have anything to do with a particular “style”– interestingly; it refers to a construction method that has the ability to enhance efficiency while reducing risk. Further still, modular construction boasts additional benefits such as quality control, reduced construction traffic and noise, less waste, stronger and more durable structures, energy efficient approaches, enhanced construction speed and more.

While the modular concept in building isn’t a new one, the benefits of choosing modular construction for gas stations and convenience stores have been a recent hot topic. Many times, structures and projects such as these require custom approaches in terms of design so that the customer meets specific corporate guidelines – further; the stores need to match other stores with regard to cohesiveness within brand while blending in with the surrounding areas and architectural décor. This is where modular convenience stores, gas stations and construction come into play.

Modular building techniques have a tendency to eliminate additional expenses by bringing fewer workers and less equipment to the job site. It’s no secret that costs can rocket upwards when considering the long-term on-site work crews required for “stick-built” construction because of the phasing of the installation with underground gas tanks, foundations and ultimately the structure/building.

With modular construction, underground gas tanks, site grading and utilities can be prepared at the same time the buildings are constructed at the factory. Construction delays are minimized because the buildings are constructed indoors. Although these buildings are built quickly, there is no sacrifice in quality. These prefabricated buildings are constructed by highly trained workers and meet or exceed building codes and standards.

Some industry experts call this “paying the lower price for ‘true-cost’ construction,” but no matter how it’s looked at, modular convenience stores and gas stations offer convenient and cost-effective solutions in a modern day construction climate.


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Modular Classrooms for Fast School Expansion

Modular Classrooms for Fast School Expansion

When a school has an increase in students, additional classrooms are a necessity. A modular classroom is a great way to help the school expand almost immediately without putting a strain on resources.

Modular construction allows a classroom to be built off of the school property at a climate controlled factory which ensures minimal disruption to the students and teachers during the construction period. Because modular buildings are constructed in a climate controlled factory, there are decreased delays due to poor weather conditions.

While the modular classroom is being built, construction teams prepare the site’s grading and utilities. Once the majority of the classroom is constructed it is then moved to the school and placed exactly where it is needed.

These prefabricated classrooms can be designed to be reused and relocated. As the school makes further expansions, the classrooms can be moved to where they are needed most. This gives the school an adjustable asset that can grow as needed.

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Modular Construction-The Fastest Way to Build

Modular Construction-The Fastest Way Build

Traditional building timelines can be long, rigid, and unpredictable. Modular construction offers ways to obtain quality end results in an efficient yet abbreviated time frame.

Weather often plays an important and many times detrimental role in the timeline and efficiency of typical building schedules. With modular construction, weather is irrelevant because of the carefully controlled factory settings where modular buildings are expertly constructed. Quality control is easier to enforce in a closely supervised factory setting. Craftsman can also work more quickly and productively in a temperature regulated environment than they can when working out in the elements.

In outdoor environments, security can also be hard to guarantee. Vandalism and material shortages can lead to even more delays in the building process. Prefab homes are essentially complete at the time of arrival, and sections or modules can quickly and securely be put into place. Prefab construction directly correlates with having specific and reliable move in dates, which also proves beneficial for being able to smoothly oversee the safe transportation of possessions.

If home builders have a change of heart regarding needs or wants for the layout and features of their new home, customizations can be accommodated at the factory, without adding stress and time to the building project. Modular construction offers the opportunity to reconfigure the building without the major headaches and hassles associated with reconfiguring or relocating stick built structures.

There is a lot to like about this innovative, fast, and environmentally friendly mode of construction.

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Modular Government Buildings

Modular Government Building

Modular construction provides a wide range of temporary and permanent modular buildings that help meet the space needs of federal, regional, state and local government agencies. Modular buildings can be used for fire and police stations, office buildings, hospitals and even military purposes.

Modular construction involves prefabricated buildings that are built in a climate-controlled factory. Constructing the major components of a building at the off-site factory helps to decrease the possibility of weather delays. These prefabricated buildings are constructed by highly trained specialized workers and meet or exceed building codes and standards.

The time it takes to assemble a modular government building is a fraction of what it would take to construct a traditional government building. Using modular construction can decreases the construction period by 40 percent. In addition to the reduced construction times, prefab buildings offer occupants the interior and exterior design options that traditionally constructed buildings do.

Any government agency seeking additional space would be wise to take a look at modular construction as a great resource in constructing buildings that would meet their needs.

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Are Modular Hotel Pods the Future of Hotel Construction?

Modular Hotel Pod

A new wave of hotel construction is sweeping the western world. Pod hotels are compact yet have amenity-filled rooms that are around 100 square feet. Pod Hotels originated in Japan and have evolved to become more popular in Europe and the United States. These new hotels appeal to both business owners and travelers, as they are low-cost, efficient, and increasingly fashionable.

Hotel construction is going modular due to its flexibility and efficiency of construction. A modular building is easier to build than a traditional building. The rooms can be constructed off-site while the site preparation is being completed.

Travelers are attracted to these hotels' low nightly cost, convenience, and trendy nature. Due to the low cost of constructing and maintenance of the modular hotels, the nightly cost is affordable. Each room provides the basics: a bed, a private bathroom, and often a sitting area with a television. Some hotels also offer kiosks that allow travelers to check themselves in and out.

Hotels featuring modular construction attract both business travelers and tourists. Business travelers are especially attracted to their low cost and convenience. Those traveling for pleasure enjoy the trendy, innovative nature as well as the low cost of spending a night in a hotel pod. These travelers appreciate the new style of pods, which are larger and offer more amenities than the original Japanese style, in which rooms were quite small and box-like, only large enough to sleep in.

Hoteliers can capitalize on this new innovation. Travelers want stylish, modern lodging at low prices, and that’s exactly what pod hotels delivers.

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World's Tallest Prefab Building Leads Modular Boom

Prefab Construction in NYC

BROOKLYN — Trucks are expected to arrive at the Atlantic Yards Thursday carrying the first modules of what will become the tallest prefabricated building in the world.

Coming from a factory at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the roughly 930 steel-framed boxes are the basic building blocks for Forest City Ratner’s B2, an eco-friendly, 32-story tower with 363 rental units, half of which will be reserved for low, moderate and middle-income families.

B2, which is expected to open in December 2014, is just one of many high-profile prefab projects rolling into the city.

Many local developers are seizing on modular housing as a way to get projects completed more quickly and efficiently. A shorter construction window means tenants can move in faster, which helps cut financing costs and reduces the impact on neighbors because there’s less noise, dust and debris.

“We're getting phone calls like crazy from developers who see [prefab] as a panacea for the plumber who doesn't show up or the electrician who screws up everything,” said Peter Gluck of Gluck+, the firm that designed the Stack, a sleek seven-story, 28-unit residence in Inwood. It's the city’s first prefab steel and concrete multi-story building and is expected to open its doors to renters in January.

A four-story modular housing prototype — designed for the city’s Office of Emergency Management to provide homes after disasters like Sandy — will rise in Downtown Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza for public tours starting in January.

And a developer is expected to close next month on the land on East 27th Street for the city’s much talked about micro-unit contest. There, a nine-story modular building with 55 units, from 250 to 370 square feet, is expected to rise for low and middle-income New Yorkers — without any direct city subsidies — in a year’s time. That's a significantly shorter window than conventional construction.

“You increase the speed of construction and decrease the amount of anguish,” Gluck said. “The allure of prefabrication is you eliminate that mess of 20 different trades interfacing at different times. So, the thought of having 80 percent of the building arrive in finished condition is attractive.”

The Stack’s modular units were built in three months at a Pennsylvania factory — in a controlled environment protected from any inclement weather — while the foundation was being laid at 4857 Broadway. It took just a few weeks to deliver and stack the modules and then three months to seal the building and connect the plumbing and electricity, Gluck said.

Prefab projects tend to be five to eight months quicker than similar, non-prefabricated constructions, he said.

Though the Stack's rents haven’t been finalized, studios are expected to start at around $1,800 a month, one-bedrooms at $2,400, two-bedrooms at $3,200 and three-bedrooms at $3,900, said Cliff Finn of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

Though modular housing has potential drawbacks for developers due to being less flexible with layouts, the units are much quieter for residents since each one has its own floor and ceiling rather than just an 8-inch slab between apartments, he noted.

“Anyone that's lived in a new construction rental will tell you they can hear through the walls,” Finn said.

While developers can save on financing because of accelerated schedules, modular construction isn’t necessarily cheaper to build. As with any construction, it depends on the materials used.

“Modular building is associated with cheap, substandard mobile homes,” said James Garrison, who teaches at Pratt Institute's architecture program.

“The reality of it is, it's no more or less cheap or insubstantial than any other form of construction. The way we see it, it's not a product; it's an approach.”

Garrison's firm won the city's post-disaster prototype competition. It is also working on a prefab hotel for an undisclosed Williamsburg location that will have “multiple courtyards.”

There are some challenges that prefab construction poses — the size of modules is dictated by what the city's aging bridges and narrow streets will allow trucks to carry to the site — usually loads up to 14-feet wide.

There's also the complicating factor of the construction being done out of state. The city is still figuring out how to inspect buildings when they are being manufactured out of New York. Third-party inspectors are being used for now, architects said.

There are also issues with zoning rules that butt up against prefab specifications.

Ammr Vandal, of nArchitects, which created the winning design for the My Micro NY competition in 2013, said, for instance, that zoning allows for an 80-foot-tall building, but because each module has a thicker space between units, the building needs to be 85 feet tall.

Also, the city requires setbacks, or tiers, at 10 feet and 15 feet, which don't fit neatly with the building's prefabricated construction, she explained.

As the buzz around modular construction grows, Capsys, the Brooklyn Navy Yard factory where the micro-unit project is being built, has seen an influx in business, especially from younger architects.

“Modular just makes sense to folks growing up with the looming energy crisis and global warming,” said Tom O’Hara of Capsys.

“Our construction system builds tighter building envelopes, better quality control, safer working conditions. It just makes sense.”

Zimmer Amy (2013 December, 11) World's Tallest Prefab Building Leads Modular Boom Retrieved on December 13, 2013 From www.dnainfo.com

Benefits of Green Buildings

P.I.Q. High Performance Classroom

There are many benefits to green buildings, from minimizing the environmental impact of construction to producing less waste and providing a healthier indoor environment for its occupants; green buildings can be an environmentally friendly space solution.

Environmentally Friendly

Modular green construction has a lower impact on the environment over traditional construction methods. Many of the materials used for the walls and floors are made from recycled materials. Green modular buildings are excellent at conserving natural resources by utilizing high efficiency utilities and fixtures as well as making better use of natural lighting.

Less Waste

Green modular buildings require less energy to operate due to the utilization of better temperature insulation methods. This helps reduce operating costs by lowering heating, air conditioning and electric bills. Besides being energy efficient, green modular buildings decrease product waste due to the ability to reuse entire buildings or major components of the building.

Healthier Environment

Because modular green buildings are built in a climate-controlled factory environment, there is a reduced risk of moisture accumulating inside the building, which reduces the risk of mold. There are also minimal on-site greenhouse gas emissions because most of the work is done at the factory.

With its inherent reduced product waste and healthier environment, it is now easier than ever for builders to go green with the use of modular construction.

What is Permanent Modular Construction?

What is PMC?

Permanent Modular Construction also called (PMC) is an off-site construction process that results in high quality, turn-key building solutions. These modular buildings are built to the same building codes as traditional construction and can be built with various materials such as wood, steel or concrete. Permanent modular construction decreases exposure to harsh environments, allowing crews to perform in comfortable conditions for a streamlined construction process.

There are several important benefits that can be enjoyed with the use of permanent modular construction. One benefit is that the completion timeline of the building is significantly shorter compared to standard construction techniques. The shortened construction period can be attributed to the process of building the modular unit in a climate controlled factory, while the site preparation takes place. This includes the foundation and placement of utilities on-site. Another benefit of permanent modular construction is the option of layout configuration and customization through a wide selection of interior and exterior finishes

Whatever the need, permanent modular construction has proved itself as a building method that makes an excellent option for any space need.

Can modular construction boost productivity?

Modular construction allows for a faster building process, but is it better?


"We are noticing a surge in interest as construction developers are trying alternate ways to build," said Tracey Daniels, communications director for Modular Building Institute, an international nonprofit trade association based in Charlottesville, Va.

Modular construction is a process where portions of the project are built off site. Once together and sealed, the modules become one integrated wall, floor and roof assembly, according to the organization's website. Structurally, modular buildings generally are stronger than conventionally constructed buildings because each module is engineered to independently withstand the rigors of transportation and crane lifting onto foundations.

Modular construction, which includes both permanent and movable buildings, reduces waste through factory production, Daniels said.

Once together and sealed, the modules become one integrated wall, floor and roof assembly, according to the organization's website.

Daniels said as bigger companies – such as Skanska, based in Blue Bell, and Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., based in Allentown, take on or incorporate modular elements to their projects, smaller companies are beginning to do so, too.

Another benefit is time savings, she said. Instead of having to wait for site work to be done, construction on the building can take place simultaneously, allowing for projects to be done more efficiently.

"You can shave 30 to 50 percent off of the timeline," Daniels said.

Modular construction also is used frequently for urban housing, hotels, hospitals and schools to allow for minimal site disruptions and to reduce on-site traffic, she said.

One of the main points to consider is that if modular construction is the chosen method, it should be decided early in the design process, since it can be harder and more costly to redesign a project, she said.

Modular construction's impact on boosting productivity could be enhanced with the growth of green buildings and technology.

According to a 2011 Smart Market Report from McGraw Hill Construction on "Prefabrication and Modernization: Increasing Productivity in the Construction Industry," the re-emergence of pre-fab and modular as a new trend is tied to the rise of building information modeling (or BIM, which uses software to create 3-D project designs). It also is connected to the increasing interest in green buildings, which influences design and construction processes.

The report takes a look at pre-fab and modular processes and their impact on productivity metrics for the construction industry, including costs, safety, project schedules, quality, eliminating waste and creating green buildings.

The findings from a survey of 809 contractors, architects and engineers showed that:

• 66 percent report that project schedules are decreased; 35 percent said by four weeks or more.

• 65 percent report that project budgets are decreased; 41 percent said by 6 percent or more.

• 77 percent report that construction site waste decreased; 44 percent said by 5 percent or more.

With increasing interest in lean construction, the strong influence of green construction and the rising use of BIM technologies, these factors make pre-fab and modular process a critical trend in the construction industry, the report said.

Here is a useful link to an article about construction waste and modular construction.

http://constructioninformer.com/2013/02/19/modular-construction-promises-less-construction-waste/

And another about a recent modular construction project at Muhlenberg College in Allentown.

http://www.nrb-inc.com/us/dormitories-accomodation/commerical-modular-buildings/three-story-dorm-addition#

Pedersen Brian ( 2013 December 06) Can modular construction boost productivity? Retrieved on December 11, 2013 From LVB.com.

Modular Hotels & Motels-The Latest Trend in the Hotel Industry

Modular Hotels & Motels

Modular construction is the newest method of construction in the hotel industry. This type of construction is ideal for start-up companies that want a faster return on their investment compared to the traditional construction of a hotel or motel. Modular construction allows companies to design single-story or multi-story accommodations with a variety of exterior and interior finishes to choose from.

Modular hotels and motels are more time efficient to construct because a majority of the construction takes place off-site. While the modular buildings are constructed in the factory by highly trained specialized workers, while the site preparation takes place. This includes the foundation and placement of utilities on-site.

With the construction of the modular units taking place in a climate-controlled facility, there is a reduced risk of delays which makes it easier to meet construction deadlines. Traditional hotel and motel construction schedules can take several more months to complete because of inclement weather. Because there is a 30 to 50 percent shorter construction period than traditional methods, modular construction allows companies to open hotels and motels earlier and start serving guests and generating revenue sooner.

Although modular motels and hotels take a shorter period of time to construct, they are made from quality materials. Being that the building is transported to the prepared location after completion, the quality of the construction has to be strong enough to be transported and survive outdoor elements. With building standards and codes put in place for all types of construction, all modular buildings meet or exceed these standards and codes.

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Modular Green Construction

Green Modular Construction

Since “going green” is on the mind of most consumers, businesses are feeling the pressure of turning their company green. A daunting task for business owners when going green is making sure that their new stores, buildings, offices, and homes are environmentally friendly. With today’s advances, there are green construction solutions readily available. Green construction can fit the budgetary needs of these businesses while insuring the public they are environmentally conscience.

Businesses that are committed to going “green” should consider using green modular units. With modular construction time 40 % faster than traditional construction, a project manager can have a green project delivered and installed much faster compared to building onsite.

When a company consults with a green builder, the builder already understands how environmentally conscious buildings should be constructed. By using a green modular building, the construction would take place in a climate controlled facility that would reduce on-site waste and minimize the impact on the environment. With green modular construction using upgraded insulation and high efficiency fixtures, the green unit becomes energy efficient and reduces the monthly utility expenses and use of natural resources.

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Modular Emergency Housing

Modular Emergency Housing

Modular emergency housing is a necessary resource after building, fires and natural disasters. Unfortunately, there are many times that people have been evacuated from their homes and are in need of a place to stay until it is safe for them to return. In certain cases, people who must rebuild their homes need a long term housing solution. In response to these situations, modular housing can be swiftly installed to aid any who have been affected.

Modular Units Can Be Installed Quickly

Having teams ready to build shelters might be a wonderful thing, but they cannot build a shelter as quickly as a modular unit can be deployed and installed. Modular units are the backbone of quick housing because they can allow emergency response teams to house those in need within a matter of days. By having the modular units constructed in a climate controlled facility, any construction delays due to poor weather are minimized.

Modular Units Can Be Deployed Anywhere

With modular units available, modular units can be deployed and installed practically anywhere. A modular home can be delivered and set-up in just about any location. Being readily available, modular units help emergency responders to reach residents regardless of where they are located.

Modular Units Are Actual Homes

In the light of the situation people find themselves in after an emergency, people have a tendency of comparing a modular home to a trailer. What people should realize is a modular home is an actual house. People who are in a crisis can rest assure that they will be staying in a real home while they wait to return to their own. This may not be the ideal situation, but comfort can be found when sleeping in a house rather than something that feels like a shelter.

Modular emergency housing is a solution that is necessary for certain catastrophic events and the families who need these housing solutions will certainly be thankful for their quick deployment and setup.

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Modular Medical Facilities-The Latest Trend in Healthcare Construction

Modular Healthcare Construction

With the technological advances in prefabricated construction, it is not surprising that modular medical facilities have become a growing trend. The advantages in modular construction include faster completion, a quality final product, and the option of portability if needed. As more and more medical companies utilize the structures, modular buildings have become more recognizable for their design possibilities and long term durability.

Faster Finish

Modular construction can be more time efficient compared to traditional construction. While the modules are constructed offsite at a climate controlled facility, the site preparation is being completed. After the completion of the modular buildings and site preparation, the buildings are then moved to the site and assembled. With minimal disruption or pollution to the healthcare construction site, there is less cleanup and construction traffic. This is particularly desirable when adding a building to an already busy area.

Climate-controlled Materials

No matter how advanced the construction method is there is no guarantee that every material has been kept free of moisture. In a modular building factory all materials are kept in a climate-controlled environment. Lumber and other materials are kept clean and dry and the environment impact on site is minimized. Construction within the controlled factory environments minimizes weather delays and allows for precise construction, resourcefulness and quality control.

Modern Exterior

Whether the project is for a clinic, laboratory, dentist office or a diagnostic center, the modular building exteriors can offer any look that the client prefers. The exteriors can be brick, stucco, cedar or other woods with an option of double pane windows that can add extra insulation. With other exterior options such as shutters, awnings, decks and landscaping, the building exterior can coordinate with existing buildings to provide continuity.

Modular construction truly does offer the best solution in healthcare construction.

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Portable Office Buildings-The Mobile Space Solution

Mobile Space Solution

A portable office provides effective and useful space for a business and/or organization. With logical, useful designs and customized layouts, a mobile office can be installed in a short period of time.

Because the building is a temporary office, there is the promise of portability when the office space is no longer needed. This does not mean that the buildings are just trailers in disguise; they are real building units that range in size from small one room buildings to large multi-story buildings.

These modern office structures are not limited to aluminum siding and can be customized depending on the different needs of the company and the location’s aesthetics. A mobile office can add critical office space when a busy office suddenly outgrows its permanent home. Many businesses find it cost effective to utilize a modular building during a renovation. The floor plan of temporary offices can be configured to meets a company’s specific need. These configurations include different sized rooms, bathrooms, handicapped-accessibility, and divided office space.

With flexibility in size and features, a temporary office is a good choice for field offices. Modular units offer configurations to accommodate all types of worksite operations and can be placed at construction, mining, drilling and disaster recovery sites. These temporary offices can offer a place for planning, operational decision-making and meetings.

Like a traditional office, mobile offices can provide a positive work environment where staff can buckle down and get their work done.

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Can a Modular Home be Green and Attractive?

Green Modular Home

Prefabricated homes are quickly becoming one of the first options that environmentally conscious, fashion forward people turn too when choosing their dream homes. Green construction has come very far in a relatively short time. Thanks to recent advancements in environmentally friendly home design, today’s homeowners have access to an impressive selection of modular homes that are both earth friendly and pleasing to the eye.

More people than ever are showing an interest in modular homes as well as sustainable living. New generations of designers and architects have led a revolution in prefabricated home design to meet the needs of a demanding marketplace. Prefabricated home designs can match the many design options available to site-built homeowners.

As a result, there is now an incredible variety of prefab home designs available that allow consumers to choose a dream home that matches their tastes perfectly. At the same time, they can take their pick of earth friendly building materials that demonstrate their commitment to sustainable living without sacrificing the design.

Rural residents can take advantage of green construction benefits. Homes can be constructed with energy efficient fixtures and recycled materials. Choosing green construction for your home can also result in decreased product waste and pollution, limited site disruption and minimal environmental impact.

Modular homes are primarily constructed indoors, in a climate-controlled factory setting. This allows for more precise construction and fewer site disturbances. As modules are being constructed indoors, site work commences simultaneously to allow for a more efficient process and a shorter construction timeline.

In addition to single family modular homes, green technology can be used in creating modular multi-family housing structures like apartment complexes, condominiums and even hotels and motels using the off-site building methods which promote efficiency not available with most other multi-family construction methods.

Today, more people than ever are thinking green and realizing the real world benefits that prefabricated homes have to offer. Green living with modular homes offers a lot of exciting options to homeowners. Environmentally sustainable prefab home design is set to improve and continue for many years to come.

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Modular Classrooms - A Solution for School Overcrowding

Modular Classroom

Originally, modular classrooms were designed for temporary use with the ability to be relocated from one campus to another as needed. Typically, they were purely functional buildings with few aesthetic features. As time passed and the need for a solution to overcrowding became widespread, portable classrooms were redesigned.

Today, many of these classrooms have even become permanent solutions to overcrowded campuses. In fact, mobile classrooms offer valuable teaching space that can help schools and children grow academically. This is just one of the many wonderful benefits to mobile classrooms. Listed below are additional advantages.

Budget-Friendly

Perhaps the best benefit of portable classrooms is their cost effectiveness. Because modular buildings are constructed offsite in a controlled factory environment while the site work is taking place, prefabricated buildings can be completed up to 40% faster. This saves time and money. Investing in mobile buildings is a great option for school districts as they result in shorter construction timelines and earlier occupancy.

A prefabricated classroom is carefully built and can be used as a temporary solution, permanent teaching space or relocated to another campus as space needs change.

Custom-Designed

Another great benefit of mobile classrooms is that they can be custom-designed to meet any school's unique needs. Temporary classrooms are no longer plain box-like rooms with one standard size. Today, they are quite attractive and can be designed in a variety of sizes to accommodate a school’s specific requirements.

Modular classrooms have a lot to offer to educational facilities that are faced with overcrowding. Not only do they provide a temporary or permanent solution to overcrowding in schools, but they are also affordable and can be assembled on-site in a short period of time.

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Permanent vs. Temporary Modular Buildings

Permanent vs. Temporary Modular Buildings

Temporary and permanent modular buildings serve similar functions, but are different building types. Both are constructed offsite in a controlled factory environment. Making the choice between a permanent modular building and a temporary modular building will depend on the customer’s needs, budget, and architectural preference.

Construction Process

Modular construction is up to 40 percent faster and is very cost-effective when compared to standard construction. When done with high-quality materials, the finished product is difficult to distinguish from a traditional building, and has the same longevity.

Temporary vs. Permanent

The main benefit of a temporary modular building is the ease with which it can be moved. The portable type is often used for temporary space when schools are expanding or offices are renovating. Temporary buildings are also a great solution for space during disaster recovery. Permanent modular buildings are more suited for situations where the building will not need to be relocated such as hospitals, dorms, hotels and housing.

Design and Value

Permanent modular buildings can be custom-designed, making them look the same as a conventional building when completed. Temporary buildings can also be custom designed to meet the needs of any customer. In addition, pre-leased buildings can be used when a customer is looking for a temporary solution. Pre-leased buildings are available for immediate delivery and can be refurbished to meet individual needs. Modular construction is a practical and economical choice for your temporary or permanent building needs.

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Modular Construction for Restaurants and Diners

Modular Construction for Restaurants and Diners

Building a brand new restaurant or diner might feel like a large undertaking. However, with the modular construction process, modular restaurants or modular diners can be constructed much faster and more efficiently.

Modular construction can be used in new restaurant or diner construction or can be added to an expanding business. Instead of having to complete a structure from top to bottom, a modular is placed to fill a particular need for the structure itself. Smaller diners may only need a kitchen unit, an office unit or an extra space for seating customers. Re-locatable or temporary modular structures may be the perfect solution.

A franchise may want to open an additional new location. They would benefit greatly from the speed of modular construction.

No matter your modular restaurant or diner need, modular construction will offer the greatest advantage to your business- speed. Because factory construction and site work occur simultaneously, restaurants and diners can open or expand quickly and start generating revenue sooner.

Consider the savings. Construction crews don't have to be on site for weeks or months on end, costing money for every hour of labor. There are no construction delays due to poor weather and the prefab structure goes up so fast that money can be made sooner, not later.

Using modular construction to build a restaurant or diner will be the wave of the future. Modular units can be affordable and they allow restaurant owners to open their doors faster than any other construction method.

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Modular Medical Clinics for Tomorrow's Healthcare Industry

Modular Medical Clinic

Modular healthcare buildings are the perfect foil for doctors or medical professionals. Many doctors dream of being able to help communities with their medical services, and those services usually come in the form of free medical clinics. Some doctors simply want to branch out and start their own practice. While it can be challenging to find good office space, doctors have a new friend in the fight to care for as many people as possible.

Modular healthcare buildings are an efficient and quick construction method. The investment in modular clinics is more affordable for healthcare professionals.

Medical clinics come in all shapes and sizes, and this is why modular units are perfect for the healthcare industry. When a small medical clinic is all that is needed, a few modules can be configured to allow for the clinic to open. Much larger clinics can request an even greater number of modules including single or multi-story designs. This ensures that there is enough office, waiting and examination space for staff and patients.

The biggest advantage about modular buildings is that they require a very short turnaround time. There's no need to wait years to complete your healthcare project. The short construction timeline allows doctors to open their doors and serve the community much faster than traditional construction.

Considering modular construction for medical buildings is a wise decision. Those in the community who need the most help get it quickly because modular clinics are built in a climate controlled factory environment, making the building both mold free and greener than traditionally built structures. A modular medical clinic is the best choice for building a healthcare facility that meets the communities’ needs rapidly.

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