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The Digitalization of Offsite Construction: Trends & Best Practices to be Featured at World of Modular Europe
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 MoreVederra Modular and Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Modular Housing in CO
Vederra Modular and Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Housing in CO Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley is pleased to announce their first-ever modular housing project, The Confluence, in Glenwood Springs. In partnership with Vederra Modular factory, based in Aurora, CO, this project will provide affordable, sustainable, and high-quality housing solutions for families in…
Read MoreLMC Officially Launches Modular Division Following MHBG Integration
LMC Officially Launches Modular Division Following MHBG Integration LMC, the leading Forest Products and Building Materials Buying Group in the US, is pleased to announce the official closing of its deal to integrate the Manufactured Housing Buyers Group (MHBG). This closing marks the official launch of LMC’s new Modular Division, a significant step in enhancing…
Read MorePanel Built Provides Custom Modular Enclosure for Major Beverage Manufacturer
The challenge was twofold. Firstly, Panel Built needed to create a spacious enclosure that could accommodate a large facility crane. This enclosure required a design that provided ample storage space and integrated seamlessly with the existing infrastructure. Secondly, the structure needed to incorporate office space that offered personnel an unimpeded, 360-degree view of the factory floor.
Read MoreSamantha Taylor: Leading the (Modular) Design of Tomorrow
“With modern technology and the way we’ve all embraced things like BIM, file sharing, and video conferencing since COVID, it’s easy to collaborate with companies in Austria, or Singapore, or anywhere else in the world.”
Read MoreGreg DeLeon: Military Engineering to Modular Design
Greg DeLeon, a structural engineer at ISE Structural Engineers in Temecula, California, can tell you not only how large a beam needs to be to support a house, but also how much explosives you’ll need to take it down, thanks to his unique combination of professional and military experience.
Read MoreTo Remake North Minneapolis, Devean George Swaps Basketball for Buildings
He’s lived in Los Angeles, Dallas, and San Francisco (to name a few). He’s delivered championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and made career-defining moves with the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors. No matter the wins, the championships, or even the seemingly impossible 3-pointers, Devean George has always returned to where it all started for him: Minneapolis.
Read MoreChelsi Tryon: Making the World a Better Place
For Chelsi Tryon, Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for WillScot Mobile Mini, nothing is more enjoyable than increasing the
company’s sustainability efforts while simultaneously doing her bit to save the environment.
Joshua Hart: Pushing Boundaries
Joshua Hart, P.E., vice president at Modular
Solutions, can sum up his job responsibilities in one sentence: “I do whatever needs to be done.” Hart thrives on the variety and the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of the company. And it shows! You might say Hart has come full circle.
Jamie Metzger: From Construction to Apparel and Back Again
Growing up in a blue-collar city like Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, it’s no surprise that Jamie Metzger spent some time working labor jobs on construction sites. It’s one of the most common summer jobs in the city. But that’s probably the last predictable thing about this particular story.
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