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Modular building, already popular in Europe, is on the rise in the United States. If you\u2019re not already familiar with this method of construction, going modular means that you manufacture modules of a building off-site (in a factory), then transport these pre-fabricated units (sometimes called \u201cboxes\u201d) to the building site. Then you assemble the building on-site. The process saves significant time, decreases material waste, and increases quality control, efficiency, and worker safety.<\/p>\n

A 2013 study conducted by the Modular Building Institute showed modular building projects increasing in number by 31% each year, though at this point modular construction accounts for a small percentage of total construction. Nevertheless modular building has become more and more popular in apartment complexes, along with educational and retail\/commercial facilities. It\u2019s even catching on in healthcare and office projects.<\/p>\n

Conventional construction methods haven\u2019t changed much in the last 100 years. It\u2019s certainly time for new ideas to shake up the market. So what\u2019s so exciting about modular building, and why should we be paying attention to this trend?<\/p>\n

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Saving Time<\/h3>\n

Modular construction can reduce your total schedule by 20-30%. \u201cThe Domain,\u201d a 444-unit luxury community in San Jos\u00e9 developed by Equity Residential, was completed in 2013, nine months ahead of conventional schedule, and fully occupied a year before conventional schedule. \u201cThe Stack,\u201d a seven-story apartment building in New York (designed by Gluck+, manufactured by Deluxe Building Systems) was recently built using modular methods. Once the nearly 60 units were manufactured and transported, this building was assembled in 19 days. Yes, 19 days.<\/p>\n

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Quality control<\/h3>\n

Think about it \u2013 if you are constructing these units in a factory, you have a controlled setting where you can achieve both consistency and quality. Instead of being at the whim of nature and the elements, manufacturers wield more control over essential details. Almost everything can be done in the factory \u2013 modules arrive to site essentially habitable. Walls painted, floors installed, kitchens outfitted with counters, cabinets, and appliances. Even electrical systems are ready to go.<\/p>\n

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Efficiency across the board<\/h3>\n

Because of this careful manufacturing process, material waste is greatly diminished. Worker safety improves, because there are fewer chances for on-site accidents. The process also allows for greater energy efficiency and more sustainable developments.<\/p>\n

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Managing the challenges<\/h3>\n

At least right now, construction costs can be higher for modular building. However, that doesn\u2019t mean going modular doesn\u2019t make financial sense. Let\u2019s look at \u201cThe Domain\u201d again. That construction did cost about $2 million more than if it had been conventionally constructed. However, the fast timeline resulted in $15 million more in gross revenues, a pretty impressive return on investment.<\/p>\n

Successful builders have already found good strategies to address the challenges of going modular. Like many things in life, planning is vital. Good planning streamlines the process and keeps costs (and headaches) down. I like what Tom Hardiman, Executive Director of the Modular Building Institute, has to say about this issue<\/a>. \u201cEarly communication and collaboration is the key to a successful modular project,\u201d says Hardiman. \u201cIt is much more challenging to bring a modular contractor in after the project has been designed, as the design may or may not optimize the modular\/off-site construction process.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vertex BD is a flexible building design software that automates the creation of architectural drawing sets, panel fabrication drawings, material reports, and manufacturing data, all from one building model. Learn more at www.vertexcad.com\/bd.<\/em><\/p>\n

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