Massachusetts town desires to improve with commercial developments

Bridgewater, Mass. hopes to cut residential property taxes, shorten lengthy commutes and reduce unemployment by attracting new businesses. The local town manager recently spoke about the lack of commercial development in the area. Michael Dutton (Bridgewater Town Manager) outlined the challenges that Bridgewater faces and described a few potential solutions.

The town has plenty of developed residential land but not many commercial zones remain available. Dutton explained that the town must find ways to incentivize development and help businesses use land more efficiently, according to WATD-FM. By adding more commercial businesses to the area, the town could then lessen the tax burden of the residential communities.

The town manager stated that they will “work with developers to come up with ways that could be beneficial for them [businesses] to relocate to Bridgewater and we’re constantly looking at ways we can do things better in order to promote commercial development.”

Modular construction could help Bridgewater transition more commercial businesses to the area in a more efficient manner. A property owner can set up a prefabricated strip mall or office building and start renting units to businesses in very little time. This strategy also benefits developers and their communities by allowing for earlier occupancy.

Prefabricated commercial buildings come in many shapes and sizes. They range from neighborhood convenience stores to large hotels. In addition to offices, many modular office buildings feature a kitchen, meeting area and waiting room. A prefabricated apartment complex can quickly add safe, affordable housing to any locale. Other options include modular banks, bus stations and medical centers.

Although workers build prefabricated structures in factories, buyers can easily request custom styles and features. For example, a customer in Bridgewater might ask for extra insulation, or siding that matches the color of nearby buildings. Modular construction accommodates specific needs and consistently helps developers save time and money.

How to Rebuild Responsibly After Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy demolished many eastern coastal communities, some of which still haven't completely recovered. When rebuilding after a natural disaster, there should be a plan to withstand future storms. New coastal construction must be efficient and durable to protect residents from repeated loss and to instill confidence about returning to a community. Yet finding a way to rebuild quickly after a disaster is imperative in helping those without homes find some stability.

Modular construction is a prime way to address these issues. Created offsite and indoors, sheltered from weather, modules can be prebuilt and ready to assemble on location as soon as outdoor construction is possible. Factory production minimizes concerns about delays or damage due to rain or wind during rebuilding.

When a storm or other disaster has cleared, modular construction is able to offer significant benefits. Site and module preparations can occur simultaneously, resulting in considerably shortened completion schedules. A modular home is strong, proving its durability in advance by withstanding open winds during transportation to a local site. Prefabrication helps residents establish secure new homes with greater ease than with traditional construction.

In fact, entire communities can take advantage of prefabricated modules. Governments and businesses that choose modular buildings help important services return swiftly to their neighborhoods. Knowing that a fire or police station is active nearby, that mail service will continue through a rebuilt post office or that health care is available from a newly constructed clinic helps the community recover as a whole.

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Solving San Francisco's Housing Shortage with Modular Construction

When San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee recently announced plans to prioritize affordable housing construction, many eyes turned to Seattle, a city that has spent the years since 2006 concentrating on new development. Scrutiny quickly showed that the significant increase in residential options has had a positive effect on that city's lodging costs. In fact, between 2007 and 2011, as the issuance of new construction permits rose in number, Seattle's average rental rates actually dropped.

Can San Francisco Repeat the Feat?

With all eyes focused on San Francisco, the question is; can they duplicate Seattle’s results of increased housing options and decreased lodging costs? One construction method available to the city is modular construction. San Francisco can utilize modular construction to add new housing developments in a shortened time period.

Benefits of Modular Apartment Construction

San Francisco can appreciate the many advantages that modular construction can provide to its residents. These include benefits such as greater reduced construction waste, speed of construction, and building flexibility. The disruption to the construction site is minimal, which translates to fewer cleanups after the building is in place. With modular construction, underground gas tanks, site grading and utilities are 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 modular buildings are constructed by highly trained workers and meet or exceed building codes and standards. Modular construction can complete developments 40% faster than traditional construction. Because of the shortened construction timeline, residents are able to occupy the building sooner, which allows investors to earn their ROI faster.

A Cutting-Edge Answer to San Francisco's Housing Shortage

Conveniently located in San Francisco's South of Market region is a modular apartment complex that features 23 units and boasts 295 square feet of fully equipped sustainable living space. The off-site manufacturer of this breakthrough development not only shortened construction time but also in this case, minimized expenses while lowering the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
Currently this apartment complex is being leased to college students because of the affordability of each unit. With the simple living environment, this complex satisfies basic housing needs that are energy efficient with its solar heating and solar heated hot water. Today, the attractive structure stands to illustrate one viable and economical solution to San Francisco's affordable housing shortage.

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New Military Training Barracks in Texas

Construction is complete on new modular militarytraining barracks in Texas, and the U.S. Army is preparing to occupy the final phase of the Military Construction, Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing, and Advanced Individual Training (MILCON UEPH AIT) Barracks in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston. The modular building is 116, 480 square feet, has four stories and 272 rooms made of 152 individual modules and cost $9.7 million. The completed project is part of a multiple order under the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Army plans to fully occupy the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver permanent construction project by the end of March 2014.

The Army chose modular construction because they were challenged to build permanent facilities faster with better quality, lower costs, and more concern for green initiatives. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed a master plan in 2005 that changed its MILCON programs. The Corps was frustrated by the inability to get high-quality facilities quickly, so it designed a standardized building program and expanded its use of permanent modular military barracks, modular military training facilities, and prefabricated buildings. Like other government agencies, the Army often uses modular construction due to its convenience, speed, and dependability. Modular buildings can be completed much more quickly than traditional construction, while meeting or exceeding the same building codes. With modular construction the Army can custom-design each building to fit the unique needs of the individual military base.

One of the recent modular buildings that MICON completed is Advanced Individual Training (AIT) barracks. The AIT barracks house U.S. combat troops, so the building was designed to meet the rigid standards of the Army's Anti-Terrorism Force Protection. The building received LEED Silver Certification because it features energy star roofing materials and waterless urinals, it recycled 50 percent of the waste materials that would normally go to landfills, and used construction materials that had 20 percent recycled content. The heating and cooling systems use a chilled water-assist heat pump, and each individual unit serves one room allowing the system to operate more efficiently.

The finished modular building includes sleeping rooms, laundry rooms, a training area, and a computer learning center.

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Facebook Utilizing Modular Building Techniques

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datacenter campus in Lulea, Sweden)

Using its rapid deployment data center (RDDC) model, Facebook will build its datacenter facilities based on modular construction methods that will provide two immediate benefits: standardization of design in terms of construction and architecture so new facilities will not have to be designed from scratch; and speed of deployment, according to zdnet.com. As MHProNews.com has learned, the walls will be panelized and fit into modules easily transportable to the site. Borrowing from Ikea’s flat-pack furniture idea for a leaner and faster build, Facebook will ship the chassis, and the pre-fabricated walls and ceiling will be attached on site, thereby avoiding having to ship empty space.

According to Facebook design engineer, Marco Magarelli, “The modules reduce the generation of on-site waste and the impacts associated with the delivery and staging of individual construction materials common to traditional construction techniques.” The pre-manufactured assemblies will allow for interchangeable components that can be deployed to wherever the next data facility is built. The first attempt of the RDDC model will be a second building at Facebook’s Lulea, Sweden campus.

Silver Mathew (2014 March 10) Facebook Utilizing Modular Building Techniques Retrieved on March 13 from mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com

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Improve Your Community with Modular Construction

Munroe Regional Medical Center

Modular construction has been used all over the country to provide additional space to growing communities. The following are just a few community sectors that have utilized modular buildings to help improve their neighborhood.

Emergency Service Buildings

Modular construction has been used extensively in this area to build 911 centers, police stations, and expand Fire Departments. Modular buildings have also been used to build training facilities for both law enforcement, and the Fire Department.

Correctional Facilities

These modular buildings range from portable prison housing to a complete minimum to medium security prison including all supporting buildings such as; cafeterias and kitchens, interview rooms and infirmaries. Modular buildings can provide additional space to help reduce the effects of overcrowding such as increased violence, stress among inmates and staff and the spread of disease and illness.

Community Health Centers

Modular construction can offer medical facilities a faster completion time, a quality final product and the option of portability. Modular buildings are a great choice for medical clinics, healthcare centers, community hospitals and dental clinics because they can meet the technical and innovative needs of the industry.

Community Service Buildings

Modular construction can provide facilities for a variety of civic and cultural activities in a community. For example, modular office buildings can be used as a resource to assist the community when additional space is needed for facilities such as courthouses, career centers and community centers.

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How Correctional Facilities benefit from Modular Construction

Modular construction has grown in popularity since its inception because of the speed in which buildings can be built and the variety of ways the buildings can be used. This method of construction is not limited to any particular industry or business. One of the many industries that have taken advantage of modular construction is the Department of Corrections (D.O.C).

According to the National Council of Crime and Delinquency, the United States has the largest incarceration rate in the world. Most of these facilities, whether it’s the local jail or state and federal prisons, are either at full capacity or over capacity. Prison overcrowding poses a great risk not only to inmates, but also to the correctional officers who work there. These risks include but are not limited to:

• Stress among inmates and staff
• Increased risk of violence
• Spread of disease and illness
• Sentence reduction(possibly releasing dangerous offenders into society)

Correctional Facilities use modular prisons to help solve these issues. Modular buildings offer solutions for any type of inmate housing or other support building necessary, such as:

• Minimum to Medium Security inmate housing
• Adult and youth facilities
• Inmate Lockup and holding cells
• Interview, processing, and waiting rooms
• Administrative buildings
• Cafeteria and kitchen areas
• Visitation halls
• Infirmary housing, health facilities

These facilities are built to meet all of the D.O.C codes and standards as well as security and safety concerns. They can include state of the art security features like 1” polycarbonate/glass one-way vision panels and Sergent M9200 institutional locks with tamer-resistant screw plates.

With modular construction the D.O.C. has the option to choose between building a whole new facility or to add temporary or permanent structures to their current facility. This method is a more secure method of construction because most of the construction takes place in a factory, away from the prison. There is less site disturbance and the prison will be back to its normal routine faster than with traditional construction.

By expanding onto an existing facility or building a new correctional facility, modular construction can help elevate the prison overcrowding faster than traditional construction would. Modular prisons improve the working conditions for the staff and the living conditions for inmates.

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Modular Restaurants are Changing the Fast Food and Restaurant Industries

The U.S. accounts for the largest share of fast food spending globally. For many this is an entrepreneurial dream, but in reality the industry is very competitive. The truth is, hundreds of small businesses fail every year and innovative entrepreneurs realize that they need a way for their businesses to gain a competitive advantage.

Creative marketing and advertising is very important, but may take longer than expected for your restaurant to notice a return on investment (ROI). The best chance for a competitive advantage is to have your restaurant open its doors as soon as possible. Time is of the essence in the restaurant industry and by opening sooner you can start generating revenue and see a return on your investment faster.

The most efficient way to have your restaurant ready for business is to use modular construction. Not all construction methods are created equal. Traditional construction may take six months or more before you can open for business. Rather than wasting time with traditional building methods, quickly recoup on your investment with modular construction. Modular construction can be completed 40% faster than traditional construction. This type of construction method can be used for any type of restaurant, or franchise you choose.

Modular restaurants are customizable to your specific needs and will meet all building codes and food safety standards. Modular buildings are particularly good for franchises because they offer design consistency and building compliance with franchisors. As your business grows you can be sure that you can have a consistent design with the same level of perfection as the original.

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Modular construction and cross-laminated timber, together at last!

© Weber Thompson

© Weber Thompson Cross-laminated timber is a wonderful way of using up all those billions of board-feet of pine-beetle kill lumber that's rotting away. Cut it, glue it and press it, and you have giant panels that can used for strong, earthquake resistant and yes, fire resistant construction. It already is a form of flat-pack prefabrication, but Seattle architects Weber Thompson take it one step further: They are proposing to go modular with it as well.

Until now, modular construction and CLT have been studied and executed in isolation, but never in this combination,” says [Associate Myer] Harrell, who has a passion for sustainable design and won the AIA Seattle Young Architect award in 2011. “In order to really gain momentum, we’ll need to formalize a code alternate or code revision with the City of Seattle, and then work with an eager developer and contractor who are willing to go outside the boundaries of conventional building,” says Harrell.

© Weber Thompson

They explain why CLT is such an attractive material.

It is the sustainability and aesthetic aspects that appeal most to architects. When forested or recycled responsibly, wood has long been understood as a renewable resource with a net carbon reduction to the environment as analyzed in its overall lifecycle, things that neither steel nor concrete can claim. The ability to build more densely out of wood is a win-win for the green building movement. And, when detailed to expose the wood in walls and ceilings, CLT can help bring the warmth and beauty of wood finishes to high rises, achieving an honesty of structure to which architects often strive.

© Weber Thompson

The case for going modular with CLT is not entirely convincing. CLT is already cut in a factory to the exact prefabricated panel size, usually up near the forests where the wood comes from and is shipped very efficiently as a flatpack. One would have to set up another factory closer to the site to assemble the modules, which are too expensive to ship long distances. CLT high-rises in the UK and Australia went up really fast, and had all the chases for electricity and holes for plumbing pre-drilled, so that the trades could do the on-site work more quickly and easily. Going modular also uses more material, as every unit has its own walls and ceilings; in traditional modular there is a 30% increase in the amount of wood.

Flatpack CLT prefab is a pretty impressive thing all on its own. The wonder of CLT construction is that it is already fast, it is terrific for lower buildings which are often on tighter lots (and where it is harder to swing a crane with a whole module than just a panel). I wonder if modularizing it isn't a technological step too far.

More at Weber Thompson, whose own offices are, I think, one of the most important and overlooked buildings in America.

Alter Lloyd (2014 February 11) Modular construction and cross-laminated timber, together at last! Retrieved on February 14, 2014 From Treehugger.com

Revitalize Your Neighborhood with Modular Construction

A traditional construction project can take months, or even years, to complete, depending on the structure's size and purpose. For some communities, the time constraints to create a new school building, healthcare structure or office facility are too restrictive

What Is Modular Construction?

Instead of building a structure piece-by-piece on-site, modular solutions involve prefabricated sections built in a climate-controlled facility. The intended site is prepared, including leveling the land and forming a foundation. Once the foundation cures, modular sections are delivered to the site, and quickly attached to one another. A prefabricated home, for example, can be completed in a matter of weeks, not months.

Community Improvement Projects

Modular building techniques allow towns to rebuild their neighborhoods faster. With modular construction, communities have a quick, safe and smart way to boost their economy while supporting residents with needed services. For example, a community can demolish an old building to make room for a new commercial structure. A prefabricated office offers modern amenities, attracting customers and tourists. With a beautification project in full swing, residents have an improved quality of life with increased economic outlooks.

Enhancing Schools

A growing population leads to increased enrollment which means more children are grouped into one classroom. Modular schools are quickly constructed and coordinate with the school's appearance the moment they are completed. Adding more classroom space also increases employment opportunities because more teachers will be needed for the additional classrooms, along with increased janitorial staff to keep the area clean.

Disaster Recovery

Towns devastated by hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes require disaster recovery aide to quickly supply shelter and government facilities. Modular construction creates instant facilities for critical needs. Modern medical clinics are rapidly available to patients, while emergency housing helps those who lost their home. The government must continue to run, so modular office buildings can be used to oversee the disaster recovery. A town can start rebuilding faster with modular buildings, allowing residents to return back to normalcy.

Revitalize your neighborhood today with modular construction. From medical clinics to classrooms, modular buildings can be customized for almost any application. Whether a town needs residential homes or a complete healthcare facility, modular construction will take care of your community’s needs.

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How to Receive ROI Faster with a New Multi-Family Housing Development

People invest in real estate and multi-family housing developments because they are known for their cash flow capabilities. These properties are also well known for the longer return on their investment because of the amount of time it takes to build.

Traditional construction methods take more time to complete a building than modular construction. Projects not completed on schedule are a huge strain on potential profits. When projects go beyond the scheduled time frame money has to be spent on items not previously budgeted for. With this type of construction project, speed is of the essence. Yet how can you ensure that your project gets completed on or ahead of schedule when you have so many variables influencing your timeline?

The most efficient way to build a new multi-family housing development is with modular construction. With modular construction, you are not limited by weather conditions because a majority of the building is constructed in a climate controlled facility. The construction timeline is shortened because the site is prepared and the foundation is laid while the modular units are constructed. Modular construction is more efficient because the modular units are tested at the factory for code compliance and quality assurance before being delivered to the site and again after installation.

The end result is a multi-family housing development that adheres to all federal, state and local quality standards, a project that is safe for the tenants and an investment property that was completed 40% faster than traditional construction. Building a new multi-family housing development with modular construction can help you receive your ROI faster.

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Time Saving Tip For Commercial Construction

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Commercial Construction today is all about reducing waste. Whether its time or energy, commercial construction has been designed around efficiency. Probably the most efficient method leading the way is modular construction. Modular Construction can be just as customized to your needs as site built construction. The image shows just how quick modular construction is over site built construction. Why?

As you can see, the first two phases of either project take approximately the same amount of time. Both projects take equally as long to design and engineer, and both construction methods are under the same strict code guidelines needing the same permits and approvals. The real benefit is seen in the second phase. While the site is being developed and the foundation is laid, the actual construction of the building is happening simultaneously off-site in a quality controlled environment. This process reduces the completion time by 50%.

Another time saving tip goes mostly unseen. Modular construction is also a safer building method. Hundreds of hours can be lost when someone gets hurt on the job site. By reducing injuries on the job the project can be completed in a more timely manner.

So whether you are building a shopping center, office building, hotel, or convenience store consider modular construction. The sooner you get your project completed, the sooner you can start receiving your return from your investment.

Five Things to Consider when Choosing a Construction Company

Whether a soon-to-be business owner is planning on hiring a large construction firm to help build the perfect dream building, or just a small team to finish remodeling an old worn down building; the contractors that are employed need to be experienced professionals that can finish the job on time and on budget. Fortunately, finding a competent crew for a new project doesn't have to be a challenge if a business owner considers the following 5 tips when looking for a contractor.

Do they have Work Experience?

Construction companies tend to specialize in certain areas of the trade. For example, one company may focus on prefab construction, while another concentrates on roofing repair. A prospective customer should only hire a company that has a long history of working on projects that are similar to the job being planned.

Can they Provide References?

A well-regarded construction company will have a long history of satisfied customers. Customers should ask for references involving clients that have requested projects similar to their own, and are willing to let others inspect the job's workmanship. For instance, if the project involves erecting a modular building, customers should ask the modular construction company for past clients who are willing to let others inspect the building for any shortcomings.

Are they Licensed and Insured?

By only hiring a licensed and insured contractor, customers ensure they are working with a professional that has passed licensing tests and has a proven work history. In the event that a licensed contractor fails to deliver on the promised goods, customers have the final recourse to file a complaint with the contractor's board.

Can they Provide Cost Details?

With so many unfamiliar tasks that need to be completed, it is very easy for an unscrupulous construction company to gouge new customers. One way customers can protect themselves from this undesirable practice is by requesting a detailed list of all parts and labor fees the company charges. This summary should include, among other information, the exact quantity and dimensions of parts, number of hours of work planned, as well as any taxes or other fees. By asking competing construction companies for their own detailed summary of parts and labor charges, customers can compare prices and inspect for any instances of overcharging.

How is their Customer Service?

Call the company's phone number to find out how well their customer service representative handles the call. Is the agent helpful and knowledgeable? Do they return calls promptly when necessary?

By following these tips when choosing a construction company, customers can expect their project to be completed professionally, on time and on budget.

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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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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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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 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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New Sales Centers Built With Modular Construction

Modular Sales Center

Constructing a new sales center for a car dealership, franchised business or private business, can be difficult. Pulling together the architect, general contractor and sub-contractor crews is very expensive and time-consuming. Instead, use modular sales centers to ensure a well-managed, turnkey and fast solution. Each modular construction project is unique depending on your need. Modular sales centers can be permanent, temporary or re-locatable and can be single or multi-story in design.

Modular construction offers many design options. A car dealership may need a sales room and a show room whereas a tourist welcome center may need a basic design with a single office. No matter your need modular construction can find you the perfect layout and design solution.

Combining the benefits of reduced cost and the obvious design advantages, businesses will be able to invest less in property and more in the core of their business. Profitability goes up when modular units cut building costs.

Consider all the possibilities and consult with a modular builder today to see what they can offer in terms of design. Modular units can be customized and placed in any configuration that is necessary for the site. No business owner needs to feel constrained by the construction project they have undertaken. Modular construction allows those business owners to get precisely what they want without breaking the bank.

Why Choose Modular Construction For Your Temporary Building?

There often comes a time when a business needs access to additional space without wanting to spend on permanent development. Prefabricated buildings provide a great solution for a business that needs temporary buildings to meet their immediate goals.

Benefits in Construction

Modular buildings come in permanent and temporary varieties. Permanent modular construction may use different materials and a permanent foundation though it is otherwise similar to a temporary modular building. Whether you choose a permanent or temporary solution, modular buildings will meet or exceed all building and construction codes.

The modular approach creates an easy way to get the swing space you need in the immediate future. There is no heavy fabrication on premises to disrupt your work or daily operation. Instead, the buildings are constructed in a factory, transported and assembled on-site with a minimal amount of site disruptions. That is far better than dealing with the noisy construction sounds often associated with traditional construction.

Additionally, temporary modular buildings can be transported easily should the company relocate.

The Benefits to Any Size Business

Are you running a small startup? How about a major enterprise? Temporary buildings are suitable for both due to their streamlined construction process. It is quite common for a startup to add more office space as they grow and expand. You can simply add to the building with ease as the need arises. It's far easier to add onto a modular building than to pick up your entire operation and move to a bigger building. The costs incurred with a move are easily compared to adding more space.

Large companies can adapt these buildings for any use. Modular buildings are suited to a variety of purposes ranging from additional office space to pure storage for your operation. There is very little limitation when it comes to customizing a modular building to meet the needs of the business.

The Bottom Line

Arguably the most important consideration of any business related expense is “the bottom line”. How is this going to impact my finances? Modular construction for temporary buildings ensures your business will expand quickly and more efficiently.

With modular construction you can save money, get the space your business needs to grow and get it done with minimal disruption.

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