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When and Why Modular Part Three: The Financial Factor

Posted on 27. May, 2011 by Glenn Cort.

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Clients will need to know a few things about commercial modular construction regarding cost or even better about the financial factor. With the financial factor we are definitely going to need a neutral box to check. It’s often neutral and tough to predict in advance of the project. Here are some issues relating to costs. [...]

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When and Why Modular Part One: Location

Posted on 18. May, 2011 by Glenn Cort.

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It may be truer than not that in a factory “the sun always shines.” Certainly it never rains in a factory. But even if both are taken as truths, these aren’t reasons enough for choosing permanent modular buildings over conventional construction. In many cases, traditional outdoor methods of construction make perfect sense. Items such as [...]

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“Prefab Architecture” Requires More People Integration

Posted on 07. Apr, 2011 by Glenn Cort.

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A new book by Ryan Smith, “Prefab Architecture” provides an up to date explanation of “modular” as a project delivery method. It brings critical understanding to anyone interested in methods of design and construction and I believe goes a lot further. If masses of people read this book the modular industry would jump years ahead [...]

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Posted on 09. Sep, 2009 by Theresa Hazelrigg.

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Check out the article in American School & Hospital Facility which summarizes the Modular Building and The USGBC’s LEED™ Building Rating System Version 3.0 2009 White Paper.

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Architect Students and Modular

Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by Theresa Hazelrigg.

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What a great idea! Getting architect students involved in modular with a design competition! Check it and get the details on the AIAS website or on their FB event.