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Advantages of Modular Construction
mod.u.lar (mä-jə-lər) adj. of or pertaining to modules. 1. a unit(s) that is designed to be combined with others, rearranged or interchanged easily. Commercial modular buildings are very popular because of their quality, flexibility and their value. Modules are built with floor-joists only, have no frames, wheels, or axles, are delivered to the site on “low-boy” trailers, and are then craned or rolled onto the foundation for installation. Listed below are some of the advantages of modular construction:
Affordable
- Modulars are built with a guaranteed price, usually significantly less than site-built structures
- Due to upfront client approvals, change-orders are usually not required
- Modulars can be cost-effectively moved, expanded, and altered, adding to their value
Design-build Approach
- All pricing includes proven, award-winning architectural design services
- All pricing includes fast, professional, competent structural engineering/code research
- Value-engineering is utilized in virtually every step of the building design
- People report that the buying experience is much less stressful and very orderly
- Clients are urged to participate in the design process and generally do so
Fast, efficient
- Completion times range from 1-week for basic units to 12-weeks for very complex projects
- Site-work can be performed while the modular is being built, saving time and money
- Rapid construction means earlier occupancy, and a faster return on investment
- Permitting is less expensive, faster and more streamlined than site-built construction
- Project scheduling is established at the time of order and is updated frequently
Quality Assurance
- All buildings meet the new 2004 International Building Code requirements
- State inspectors approve all plans, then buildings are inspected repeatedly during construction
- Only kiln-dried lumber is used for framing, unlike most site-built construction
- Repeat business is high, due to the quality of building materials and workmanship
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