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Fire Station 67
Fire Station 67 is designed in direct response to the climate crisis, the increasing threat of wildfires, and the needs to the Rancho Mission Viejo community. Prefabricated off-site and assembled from 10 modules, the 4,667-square-foot fire station is a modular design with the ability to reconfigure the structure into something new in the future.
Read MoreMaceo May
Maceo May is a six-story, all-electric modular construction, affordable housing development located on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. The climate-responsive design provides 104 homes for formerly homeless veterans and their families with a strong focus on decarbonization, resilience and wellness. The apartment building offers 1 on-site manager’s unit, and a mix of 24 studio, 47 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom units.
Read MoreWorld of Modular Europe to Bring Industry Insights, Expertise to Brussels
Speakers from around the UK and Europe will be presenting at World of Modular Europe, including Michael Hough, principal at Ireland’s MJH Structural Engineers, and Franco Vietti, associate at Holland-based Green Prefab. Both Hough and Vietti will be sharing—among other things—their insights on the industry based on their 20-plus year careers.
Read MoreU.S. General Services Administration Requires ICC/MBI Off-Site Construction Standards in Design Requirements Update
U.S. Federal Government’s Largest Civilian Real Estate Provider Requires ICC/MBI Off-Site Construction Standards in Design Requirements Update The General Services Administration (GSA) Facility Standards (P100) also reestablishes the International Codes®, including the International Plumbing Code®, as the building codes for federal construction The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has finalized the 2024 edition of the…
Read MoreGov. Polis Announces Upcoming Proposition 123 Funds Will Prioritize Modular and Innovative Housing Projects
Gov. Polis Announces Upcoming Proposition 123 Funds Will Prioritize Modular and Innovative Housing Projects Today, at the Housing Innovation Summit, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that 2025 Proposition 123 funding will prioritize cost-effective modular housing projects. With state support,…
Read MoreIntegrated Teams and Product Thinking
There’s a lot of work available in both the public and private multi-family housing markets. It’s important for the whole modular industry to have successful modular companies and successful modular projects. Integrated Teams and Product Thinking will ultimately help reduce unit cost. And reduced unit cost, coupled with successful, completed modular projects, will help grow the modular industry’s share of the US housing market and, get more people housed.
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