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Modular Building Technologies Facilitate Multi-Family Construction Projects
Commercial multi-family builders save time, save money, and increase quality when they choose modular building technology. Commercial builders not familiar with modular construction first need to learn about and understand the numerous benefits realized by using systems-built modular construction.
Modular buildings are constructed using conventional building practices and materials with one significant difference. The construction takes place inside a climate controlled factory where production staff turns out mostly complete modules. While the modules get shipped to the job site via truck, there is there is nothing temporary about a hotel, student housing apartment complex, or an assisted living facility built with modular construction. Once the modules arrive on site, they are set and finished.
Examples of Commercial Multi-Family Projects
DeLuxe Building Systems, a Pennsylvania based modular builder, maintains an up-to-date portfolio that showcases what's possible with modular. Here are some samples.
The Sandals Royal Bahamian Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas is a six story, 210 unit hotel comprising 181,173 square feet.
The Muhlenberg College features a modular student housing complex with 60 units across four stories and 25, 920 square feet.
The Bellmawr senior living facility in Bellmawr, NJ is a three story, 130 unit modular apartment project that includes 114, 919 square feet.
Looks a lot like any other form of construction, doesn't it? You might also be surprised to learn that some of those projects include steel framing. Modular construction using steel can be used for buildings up to 12 stories.
Modular Construction Benefits
Now that we have a better understanding of what modular building technology can achieve, we can focus on some of the benefits of building with modular. Save time and meet your deadlines. Modular construction happens year round in a climate controlled environment regardless of weather conditions. Modular construction may cut construction time up to 50% compared to traditional construction practices.
Save money. Shorter construction times mean projects recognize cash flow sooner and lessen the duration of construction loans. Since most of the building materials are stored in an off-site factory, there will be less work site theft. And depending on the type of project, modules arrive at the job site up to 85% complete.
Increase quality. When protected by a factory roof, raw materials are protected from common problems, such as rot and warp. With modular construction, quality is built into each project, not inspected in, and each step of the modular construction process incorporates consistent building practices.
Before you start that next hotel, student housing, apartment complex, housing development, or retirement facility, consider modular construction. You might be surprised.
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Comprehending Modular Buildings For Commercial Sector
Consider expanding the existing infrastructure of your office. Surely, you cannot arrange the computers and desks on the lawn; a new building will have to be constructed, and then the news employees must be relocated to the new building. This is the conventional way of doing things. These days, it seems that the trend is changing fast - now many companies are opting for modular buildings (otherwise known as portable or buildings that can be relocated). Although the trend was common in the residential sector, now the fever is catching up in the commercial segment, likewise. I will dedicate the rest of the passages to illustrate about these buildings in detail.
One of the advantages that is often associated with these commercial modular buildings is the relatively low time frame (required for setting up or constructing the building). The building will be assembled in a suitable manufacturing facility, and then it will be transported to a destination of your choice. You will have to spend time pondering over the specifications of the building, though. According to the nature of workforce, which you are trying to confine within the building, you will have to do the math by yourself.
Whether you are looking for additional office space or a suitable sales space, modular buildings are one of the very best options presented to you. By now, you might be aware of the fact that these buildings are broadly classified into two - those that are meant for temporary purposes, and those that are meant for permanent purposes. Those who opt for commercial modular buildings will very often opt for the permanent prefabricated buildings. The reasoning is self-explanatory; I leave the reader to figure it out by themselves.
If you are searching for commercial modular buildings and other solutions that fall in the same category, you must spend some time on the internet researching about this specific niche. Through the internet, you might come across the website of many companies that specialize in the manufacture and sale of such prefab modular office spaces. If time is of utmost importance, then you must call a supplier immediately to schedule the delivery of a standard commercial modular building. Otherwise, you can opt for custom fabrication of the building; do not worry, an expert will be handling your doubts and queries. Just keep them posted with your requirements. Within the specified time frame, the building will be ready to be transported to a destination of your choice.
Certain vendors specialize in the design and sales of environment friendly commercial modular buildings. If possible, please opt for such solutions - you will be able to save considerably on construction costs. Besides, you will be able to play an important part in maintaining the environment by reducing the carbon footprint generated by the same building.