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Modular Design and Engineering — Risk Management Strategies & Insurance Considerations
Thanks to the leadership of forward-thinking industry pioneers, modular construction has shifted from the margins to the mainstream. However, this shift in where and how construction occurs has introduced new — and often heightened — engineering and design risks.
Read MoreAI for Plan Review
AI is here to stay — and it’s only getting better. It can’t replace your experience, judgment, or license. But it can save you time, make you more consistent, and help you level up faster.
Read MorePlug-and-Play: The Emergence of Modular Data Centers
As organizations across industries rapidly push to digitize and modernize their operations, buildings and factories — embracing IoT and AI along the way — they need to ensure their data center capacity can keep pace and do so quickly.
Read MoreMBI Opposes Oregon House Bill 2688A
MBI Opposes Oregon House Bill 2688A For over 40 years, Modular Building Institute (MBI) has been the leading voice for the modular building industry, representing over 600 modular builders, designers, and suppliers throughout the United States and across the globe. Our members in Oregon include women-owned businesses that can complete public works projects faster and…
Read MoreHow Caster Concepts Redefined Durability in Modular Construction
Frequent failures, high maintenance, and operational slowdowns became a challenge that Autovol wanted to solve as quickly as possible. The solution to the problem was Caster Concepts’ ten 81 Series Kingpinless Heavy-Duty Casters, each rated to handle over 10,000 lbs.
Read MoreMidland Apartments
The Midland Apartments in Buena Vista, Colorado, are a standout example of how innovative thinking and collaboration can solve housing challenges. A key to the project’s success was its use of offsite modular
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FlexDecks Provides Modular Egress Access to Omaha Custom Manufacturing
FlexDecks provided a modular system, RightWay Pro, which allowed for configuration and quoting within hours. Simple step by step instructions helped
the facilities team assemble the system within a single day, while FlexDecks provided install supervision for peace of mind.
CertainTeed Expands Serviceable Geography of Offsite Construction Solution
CertainTeed Expands Serviceable Geography of Offsite Construction Solution ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ expands to the Southeast U.S. CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced an expansion to its serviceable geography for its offsite construction solution, ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA), into the southeast region, one of the fastest-growing regions for new home construction. Launched…
Read MoreSpotlight on the Future: MBI Hosts Tremco’s Rising Stars at 2025 World of Modular
While the modular building industry has long known that it can be an effective solution to increase affordable housing, the word is slowly spreading to more mainstream audiences. Three presentations at this year’s World of Modular in Las Vegas hope to provide insight and direction for those seeking a real solution to the crisis.
Read MoreFlexDecks Launches RightWay Pro: Revolutionizing Building Access with Premium, Direct-From-Factory Modular Entrance Systems
FlexDecks Launches RightWay Pro: Revolutionizing Building Access with Premium, Direct-From-Factory Modular Entrance Systems Unparalleled Efficiency, Flexibility, and Style for Compliant Entrances Flexdecks is excited to announce a major expansion of its safety and compliance portfolio with the launch of an innovative modular entrance system, RightWay Pro. This extends their capability beyond occupational safety and into…
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