Thursday, October 31, 2013

Can a Modular Home be Green and Attractive?

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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Monday, October 21, 2013

Modular Classrooms - A Solution for School Overcrowding

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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Friday, October 11, 2013

Permanent vs. Temporary Modular Buildings

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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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Modular Construction for Restaurants and Diners

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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Friday, September 27, 2013

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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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Benefits Of Temporary Modular Offices


Temporary Modular Office

Temporary modular offices offer significant benefits to a variety of industries. Temporary modular buildings are built in a climate controlled factory environment instead of on-site construction. This means they're less susceptible to adverse conditions like inclement weather or theft. Modular buildings are nearly complete before transported to the final site. This construction process is beneficial for businesses that need a quick turnaround.

The prefab office building process maximizes savings and productivity, which means that offices can be completed 30-50 percent faster than traditional construction. You'll experience an immediate return on investment from the abbreviated construction time and assembly production.

A big advantage to having temporary office space is that it's completely mobile. In the event that relocation is necessary, your building can be designed to move. This eliminates the often time-consuming task of finding a new office structure or having to close due to construction. There's the added benefit of being able to expand your office quickly and seamlessly at a reasonable cost. A modular office features flexibility in both design and functionality.

It's important to work with a company that understands temporary medical building construction. Your facility should meet or exceed current regulations and building codes. By working with a qualified modular construction provider, you'll enjoy a smoother construction experience. Your modular builder will assist you throughout every phase of the project from the initial needs analysis through the development of floor plans and aesthetic features.

Modular construction is gaining in popularity over a range of industries. The consistent quality, flexibility, reduced site disruption and less site waste makes it a popular choice for businesses, schools, correctional facilities and much more. The modular office and prefab office trend is expected to remain steady well into the future.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

New Sales Centers Built With Modular Construction

Modular Sales Center
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.