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Archived Modular News of General Interest
Saving the Military Time and Money With Modular Construction
Blog Talk Radio, January 2010
Habitat Turns to Modular Construction to Build Home
Meridian Star, January 2010
Perkins+Will Wins 2009 Open Architecture Challenge for Mobile Classroom Design
Facilities Management, October 2009
Modular Construction at UVa Means Faster, Safer, and Greener Buildings
CBS News 19-Charlottesville, October 2009
Modular Building Uses Assembly Line to Increase Efficiency
Jacksonville Business Journal, October 2009
With High-Rise Debut, Modular Construction is Poised for Take-Off
National Real Estate Investor, September 2009
The Advantages of Modular Building Construction
Religious Product News, September 2009
Rethink Modular: Assessing the Durability and Life Cycle of Modular Construction
Modular Building Institute, August 2009
'Portable classroom' breaks mold
TH Online, August 2009
Portable Classrooms Get a Makeover
The Environment Report Radio, June 2009
Factory construction cuts building time in half
Edmonton Journal, June 2009
Modular’s Advantages in LEED System
School Planning & Management, July 2009
O'Connell East Architects design 24-story modular
Modular Advantage, June 2009
Going for Gold. LEED® Gold certification expected for 60,000sf modular project
Modular Advantage, June 2009
Colorado's Club Commons II modular project awarded LEED-Silver certification by USGBC
Modular Advantage, June 2009
Case 21 modular classroom offers energy savings and green design for school districts. Interview with Scott Dunlap, AIA, LEED AP
Modular Advantage, June 2009
2009 Modular Building Awards
School Construction News, May/June 2009
Modular US Army operations facility opens in El Paso, Texas
Modular Advantage, March 2009
Modular Technology builds DMJM-designed bank in 122 days
Modular Advantage, March 2009
Public school constructed in one year
Modular Advantage, March 2009
South Cameron Memorial of Louisiana first fully modular licensed hospital in the U.S. built to withstand hurricanes
Modular Advantage, March 2009
Indiana Tech’s Evans-Kimmell Hall opens in Fort Wayne
Modular Advantage, March 2009
The venerable construction trailer goes green
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, March 5, 2009
Six Stories in Six Months: Portland's Shaver Green sets a standard for accelerated and affordable superstructures
Modular Advantage, December 2008
All American builds famed Michelle Kaufmann Designs (MKD) "Smart Home" on extended exhibit at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
Modular Advantage, December 2008
Xstrata 60,000sf mining complex to be completed in a short 7 months using off-site construction
Modular Advantage, December 2008
Architecture Student's Vision Inspires Green Classroom
Modular Advantage, December 2008
Modular Goes Green—and Greener
Building Design+Construction, November 2008
Modular Building Hitting Green Stride
Today's Facility Manager, September 2008
Builders say going modular is good way to go green
Boston Herald, November 2008
Jacobs Carter Burgess Incorporates Modular into Military Design
Modular Advantage, September 2008
Commercial Modular Construction Market Remains Solid
Modular Advantage, September 2008
Modular Building: Back to the Future?
Modular Advantage, September 2008
Frontier Oil Corporation turns to modular builders for fastest market delivery
Modular Advantage, September 2008
Atlanta-Based Stegenga + PARTNERS Uses Innovative Modular Building Solution to Construct Interim Hospital in Record Time
Modular Advantage, June 2008
Student's green school design wins construction industry award
Modular Advantage, June 2008
Building blocks: Student dormitory at Indiana Tech to get modular treatment
Modular Advantage, June 2008
Modular Building: The Logical Choice
Modular Advantage, June 2008
Modular Building Institute Announces 2008 Awards
Modular Construction News, May 2008
Tennessee: Crews begin placing portable classes in Rhea
Chatanooga Times Free Press
Case Study: Breaking the HVAC Sound Barrier in California Schools
cse live, Reed Business Information
Hensel-Phelps teams with Warrior Group on modular, multi-level, leeds certifiable military housing
Modular Advantage, March 2008
Architect leads by example: Interview with Mark Miller, AIA
Modular Advantage, March 2008
Pre-Assemby Perks: Discover Why Modularization Works.
Modular Advantage, March 2008
Modular builder to construct Olympic village accommodations
Modular Advantage, March 2008
Dispelling the Myths of Modular Construction
Modular Advantage, March 2008
Small on size, Big on green. Off-site manufacturing is integral part of architect's eco-friendly designs
Modular Advantage, December 2007
USACE turns to modular construction leader for $122 million in projects
Modular Advantage, December 2007
Markets served by modular construction: MBI 2007 Report
Modular Advantage, December 2007
Ohio concrete company guards its building investment through relocation feature
Modular Advantage, December 2007
Founders of largest modular builder in the Pacific Northwest awarded Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award
Modular Advantage, December 2007
Applying sustainability to modular classroom design
Modular Advantage, September 2007
Temporary branches become burgeoning bank trend
Modular Advantage, September 2007
Nonresidential modular manufacturing up 9%: MBI/Baird survey
Modular Advantage, September 2007
Architecture student's green school design garners honors
Modular Advantage, September 2007
21-story modular hotel raised the roof for Texas World Fair in 1968
Modular Advantage, July 2007
Modular sales centers move new construction in a volatile market
Modular Advantage, July 2007
Architect and developer turn unusable lot into upscale condominium
Modular Advantage, July 2007
Navajo architect collaborates on modular school honoring Native American culture
Modular Advantage, July 2007
MBI/Baird joint survey forecasts ongoing growth for industry
Modular Advantage, July 2007
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant opens modular libraries
Modular Advantage, July 2007
QSR Operators Discover Faster Cash Flow with Modular Construction
Modular Advantage, March 2007
Construction Project Manager Learns Quality Construction Can Happen in 58 Days: Case Study Asante Health System
Modular Advantage, March 2007
Project Team Proves that Accelerated Approvals Help Build a Community: Case Study Wells Fargo Bank
Modular Advantage, March 2007
Modular Delivers More than Speed to Completion
Modular Advantage, November 2006
Growing Green: One MBI Member is a Catalyst for Environmentally Friendly Modular Construction
Modular Advantage, September 2006
Military Goes Modular
Modular Advantage, July 2006
The Emerging Role of Portable Classrooms in Sustainable Design
As seen in School Construction News, May/June 2006
Portable Classroom Design Challenge
Modular Advantage, May 2006
Tours Offer Architects Interactive Lessons worth AIA Credit
Modular Advantage, March 2006
The Complete Portables Solution
Modular Advantage, March 2006
Design-Build Medical Clinics: An Increasingly Popular Space Solution
by Duane Harris, Oct '03
Sinai Hospital Chooses the Modular Solution
by Beth Johnson, Oct '03
Modular Advantage
by Laurie Robert, Apr '03
Fire Protection That Applies Like Paint
by Tony Scott, Apr '03
Systems Building
by Laurie Robert, Feb '03
Realizing Modular's Merits
by Michael Roman, Feb '03
Toward Cooler, Quieter, Energy-Efficient Portable Classrooms
by Pamela Reynolds, Feb '03
Modular Construction Delivers NJ Pre-School
by Bill Ulrey, Feb '03
School District Saves $200,000 With Permanent Modular Construction
by Doug Crawford, Feb '03
Access Analysis for Two-Story Classrooms
by Tom Shield, Feb '03
Replacement Modular Buildings
by Steven Soenksen, Feb '03
New Jersey ER Finds Double the Space with Modular Construction
by Jeff Mathes, Oct '02
Modular Construction Delivers Mental Health Facility
by Doug Crawford, Oct '02
Award-Winning Designs Accelerate Growth in 'QSR' Industry
by Bill Ulrey, Oct '02
Case Study: Alamo Rent A Car
by MBI Staff, Oct '02
Modular 101
by Michael Roman, Mar '02
Rapid Response: MBI Members Dispatch Space to 'Ground Zero'
by Steven Williams, Oct '01
Wide Open Spaces
by Greg Hanlon, Oct '01
Project Team Coordination
by Kim Coates, Nov '00
IAQ Statement
by MBI Staff, Sep '00
One-on-one marketing. Or is that selling?
by Laurie Robert, Sep '00
Design Build, What is It?
by Linc Moss, Jul '00
Indoor Air Quality; The Story of Mold: An Emerging Issue
by Laurie Robert, Jul '00
Water Infiltration; Part I: Some Causes and Ways to Prevent It
by Marv Shetler, Jul '00
Breathe Easy
by Barb Epstien, Jan '00
Outlawing Portables
by Robert Gliemmo & Roger Suggs, Sep '99
What is the IBC?
by Jerry Brosius, Jul '99
NRB, Inc. and Britco Structures Form a Unique Strategic Partnership
by Laurie Robert, Jul '99
Response to President Clinton's State of the Union Address
by MBI Staff, Jan '99
"The President's Message"
President's Message: How to Document a Construction Claim
by Rick McClymont, Oct '03
President's Message: 8 Ways to Keep Your Business Moving . . . When the Economy Slows Down
by Rick McClymont, Jul '03
President's Message: Dispute Resolution
by Rick McClymont, Apr '03
Relocatable Classrooms Come of Age
by Michael Roman, Feb '03
President's Message: New Acoustical Standards for Classrooms
by Michael Roman, Oct '02
President's Message. Stats & Facts: An Industry on the Move. 2001 MBI Survey Results.
by Michael Roman, Aug '02
President's Message: Can You Hear Your Facilities Costs Skyrocketing?
by Michael Roman, Jun '02
President's Message: Taking Stock! How May We Help You?
by Laurie Robert, Mar '02
President's Message: You Have Choices!
by Laurie Robert, Oct '01
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered
by Laurie Robert, Jul '01
Systems Building
by Laurie Robert, Mar '01
Why budget?
by Randall D.Holler, Jan '01
The Modular Building Institute and it's Decision Making Process
by Randall D.Holler, Nov '00
A New Focus for FBS?
by Randall D.Holler, Sep '00
The Summer Boom: Leveling Out?
by Randall D.Holler, Jul '00
We Have a Chance to Be Something More
by Randall D.Holler, May '00
Passing the Gavel
by Randall D.Holler, Mar '00
Our Industry's Future
by Linc Moss, Jan '00
It's Report Card Time
by Linc Moss, Nov '99
IAQ in classrooms
by Linc Moss, Sep '99
Designing and Building Dry Buildings
by Linc Moss, Jul '99
Modular Classrooms
by Linc Moss, May '99
Déjà vu, All Over Again
by Linc Moss, Mar '99
Here a SIC, There a SIC, Everywhere a SIC, SIC.
by Michael I. Roman, Jan '99
Back to the Future
by Michael I. Roman, Nov '98
Pin the tail on the Donkey
by Michael I. Roman, Sep '98
Makin' My Head Spin
by Michael I. Roman, Jul '98
Is The "T" Word Image Correct?
by Maury Tiernan, May '97
The Now Society
by Mike Morton, Sep '96
The Missing Element
by Mike Morton, Aug '96
"The Comfort Zone"
The Comfort Zone: What is S.E.E.R.?
by Maury Tiernan, Oct '03
The Comfort Zone: Relocatables and Wall Mount HVAC
by Maury Tiernan, Jul '03
The Comfort Zone: Ventilation Control Options
by Maury Tiernan, Apr '03
What is an Air Balance?
by Maury Tiernan, Feb '03
The Comfort Zone: Can HVAC Unit Heat Strips Be Changed in the Field?
by Maury Tiernan, Oct '02
The Comfort Zone: Sizing and Use of Generators on HVAC Units
by Maury Tiernan, Aug '02
The Comfort Zone: HVAC Warranty, Installation, and Maintenance Paperwork
by Maury Tiernan, Jun '02
What SMACNA Standards Mean to the Installer
by Maury Tiernan, Mar '02
Comfort: A Classroom is Not an Office
by Maury Tiernan, Oct '01
HVAC & Educational Facilities - Part 3
by Maury Tiernan, Jul '01
HVAC & Educational Facilities - Part 2
by Maury Tiernan, Jun '01
HVAC & Educational Facilities - Part 1
by Maury Tiernan, Mar '01
Clearance Around HVAC Units for Proper Operation & Service
by Maury Tiernan, Jan '01
Five Years of Comfort
by Maury Tiernan, Nov '00
Two or More HVAC Units, One Thermostat
by Maury Tiernan, Sep '00
The Function of HVAC Control Options
by Maury Tiernan, Jul '00
HVAC Zoning for Occupant Comfort
by Maury Tiernan, May '00
Air Filters for Filtration, Ultra Violet Lights for Purification
by Maury Tiernan, Mar '00
Heat Pumps Drip in the Winter
by Maury Tiernan, Jan '00
One Electrical Circuit or Two?
by Maury Tiernan, Nov '99
Heating and Cooling Restrooms
by Maury Tiernan, Sep '99
Is Proper Ventilation the Answer?
by Maury Tiernan, Jul '99
Supply Registers and Return Grilles
by Maury Tiernan, Mar '99
What is the Correct Application for an Economizer?
by Maury Tiernan, Sep '96
How Important are the Registers and Grills to the Occupant?
by Maury Tiernan, Jul '96
How Does Low Site Voltage Affect a HVAC System?
by Maury Tiernan, Sep '95
2003 Educational Showcase
Relocatable Classrooms Come of Age
by Michael Roman, Feb '03
Systems Building
by Laurie Robert, Feb '03
Realizing Modular's Merits
by Michael Roman, Feb '03
Toward Cooler, Quieter, Energy-Efficient Portable Classrooms
by Pamela Reynolds, Feb '03
Modular Construction Delivers NJ Pre-School
by Bill Ulrey, Feb '03
School District Saves $200,000 With Permanent Modular Construction
by Doug Crawford, Feb '03
Access Analysis for Two-Story Classrooms
by Tom Shield, Feb '03
Replacement Modular Buildings
by Steven Soenksen, Feb '03
2002 Educational Showcase
Re-Educating Schools
by Chuck Savage, Jun '02
Tax-Exempt Financing for Public Schools
by John Kennedy, Jun '02
Help Us Rebuild America
by Michael Roman, Jun '02
Case Study: Addition Helps School Keep Pace with Growth
by Laurie Robert, Jun '02
Charter School: Up & Running
by Doug Crawford, Mar '02
Preventing Mold Growth in Temporary School Structures
by Bruce Stewart, CIH, ROH, Mar '02
2001 Educational Showcase
An Architect's Perspective: Convincing a Skeptic
by Robert M. Iamello, AIA, NCARB, Oct '01
66 Portables for San Mateo High
by Steven Williams, Oct '01
case study: Charter Schools
by Robert Airikka, Jul '01
Studyin' Trailers - Part 3
by Michael I. Roman, Jul '01
Design-Build
by Linc Moss, Jun '01
How to Obtain a Modular Facility Identical to a Site-Constructed Facility
by Mike Morton, Jun '01
Permanent Modular Construction: A Growing Trend
by Steve Sickman, Jun '01
Studyin' Trailers - Part 2
by Michael I. Roman, Jun '01
Classroom Accessibility
by Robert Gorleski, Mar '01
Hall-Dale Elementary
by Steven Williams, Mar '01
Laying A Foundation
by Jerry Brosius, Mar '01
Modular 101
by Michael I. Roman, Mar '01
So, you want to buy a portable classroom
by Randall D.Holler, Mar '01
Studyin' Trailers - Part 1
by Michael I. Roman, Mar '01
2000 Educational Showcase
Elementary K-8 Modular Courtyard
by MBI Staff, May '00
School District #33, Chilliwack BC
by MBI Staff, May '00
New Elementary School for Briarwood, NY
by MBI Staff, May '00
Addition to Queens Intermediate School
by MBI Staff, May '00
Elementary School Addition for Patterson, NJ
by MBI Staff, May '00
Federal Way Public Academy
by MBI Staff, May '00
Awakening Seed School
by MBI Staff, May '00
Challenge Charter School
by MBI Staff, May '00
Flagstaff Montessori School
by MBI Staff, May '00
Gateway Headstart
by MBI Staff, May '00
J. P. Ryon Elementary School Gets Temporary Classrooms
by MBI Staff, May '00
Hartfound County, Md. Gets New Classrooms
by MBI Staff, May '00
Children First Daycare Center
by MBI Staff, May '00
Central High School
by MBI Staff, May '00
College Wood Elementary
by MBI Staff, May '00
Private School Addition, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
by MBI Staff, May '00
Portable Classroom, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
by MBI Staff, May '00
Echo Shaw Elementary School, Cornelius, Oregon
by MBI Staff, May '00
Educational Classrooms, New York, New York
by MBI Staff, May '00
Dillard University Dormitory New Orleans, Louisiana
by MBI Staff, May '00
Temporary Classrooms Houston, Texas
by MBI Staff, May '00
Inland Hill Church Educational Building, China California
by MBI Staff, May '00
Daycare Center, Richmond, Texas
by MBI Staff, May '00
Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston, Massachussetts
by MBI Staff, May '00
Special Education Building, Oberlin, OH
by MBI Staff, May '00
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, West Chester, Pennsylvania
by MBI Staff, May '00
Permanent Daycare Center, Buffalo, New York
by MBI Staff, May '00
Woodmont Academy, Cooksville, Maryland
by MBI Staff, May '00
Life Christian Academy, Riverside, California
by MBI Staff, May '00
Brice Christian Academy, Columbus, Ohio
by MBI Staff, May '00
Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati, Ohio
by MBI Staff, May '00
Bellevue Daycare Center, Bellevue, Washington
by MBI Staff, May '00
1999 Educational Showcase
Hightstown High School
by Bennett's Trailer Company, May '99
St. Pius X Parish, Vancouver BC
by MBI Staff, May '99
Forrest Street Elementary School
by MBI Staff, May '99
Kingman Academy of Learning
by MBI Staff, May '99
Women Christian Alliance Charter School
by MBI Staff, May '99
Queens Elementary School
by MBI Staff, May '99
Eleven Modular Units For University of Arizona Campus
by MBI Staff, May '99
Graham Elem. School constructed in One Week
by Wm. Scotsman, May '99
Mid Pacific Institute, Manoa Valley, HI
by MBI Staff, May '99
New Jr. High School for Chandler, AZ.
by MBI Staff, May '99
Four New Classrooms for Michigan School
by MBI Staff, May '99
Modular Classrooms - Perfect for Small and Picturesque District
by Steve Yantzer, May '99
Lawrence Township Schools, Indianapolis, Inc
by New Castle Modular, May '99
School's Out! Building's Up!
by Laurie Robert, May '99
Fulton County Schools
by MBI Staff, May '99
Mayfield High School, Mayfield Heights, OH
by MBI Staff, May '99
1998 Educational Showcase
Modular Classroom Additions
by MBI Staff, May '98
Heywood Elementary School Project
by MBI Staff, May '98
King County Directors Association (KCDA) Signs Contract for Modular Classrooms
by MBI Staff, May '98
Freshman Campus at Tuscon, AZ.
by MBI Staff, May '98
Relocatable Classroom
by New Castle Modular, May '98
Northridge- The Modular Building Industry & the reconstruction of California State University
by Lisa Gergen, May '98
Portable Classrooms: The Permanent Solution
by Michael I. Roman, May '98
Virgin Islands Classroom Project
by Ramtech Building Systems, May '98
Rosewood, Ohio Project
by Williams Scotsman, May '98