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PLAD Homes Unveils the OMNI: The Fastest, Most Profitable ADU Solution in America
PLAD Homes Unveils the OMNI: The Fastest, Most Profitable ADU Solution in America PLAD Homes, a leader in cutting-edge prefabricated housing, is revolutionizing how Americans think about backyard living and rental income with its latest innovation: the OMNI series. Installed in Just Hours — Transform Your Property Overnight The OMNI prefab unit arrives fully finished…
Read MoreCombilift Launches Two Groundbreaking Solutions for Timber Handling at Ligna 2025
Combilift Launches Two Groundbreaking Solutions for Timber Handling at Ligna 2025 New 8T Electric Sideloader and Combi Load Xtender Bring Unmatched Efficiency and Safety to Long-Load Operations Timber yards, panel product suppliers, and sawmill operations face ever-increasing pressure to handle long and heavy loads more safely, more efficiently, and with less environmental impact. At Ligna…
Read MoreCIMC Modular Building Systems Pioneers Sustainable Modular Hotel Construction in Saudi Arabia, Setting a New Benchmark in the Middle East
CIMC Modular Building Systems Pioneers Sustainable Modular Hotel Construction in Saudi Arabia, Setting a New Benchmark in the Middle East CIMC Modular Building Systems (MBS), a global leader in modular construction, has signed a landmark agreement to deliver the Earth Riyadh Hotel in Saudi Arabia. As the company’s first hospitality project in the region, this milestone…
Read MoreLeading the Way with ICC/MBI Standards: An Interview with Brian Hilderbrand from the Virginia Dept. of Housing and Community Development
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 MoreS.I. Container Builds’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone
S.I. Container Builds’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone The modular centerpiece of Chicago’s new Navy Pier Marina has officially arrived. On May 28, 2025, S.I. Container Builds—a Chicago-based, woman-owned modular construction company—will open the installation of the shipping container-based marina building at Navy Pier, marking a…
Read MorePanel Built Introduces Modular Solutions for Art Storage, Museums, and Art Fairs
Panel Built Introduces Modular Solutions for Art Storage, Museums, and Art Fairs Secure, adaptable, and customizable structures designed to protect and showcase valuable artworks. Panel Built, Inc., a leader in modular construction systems, is now offering tailored solutions for art storage and exhibition needs. Drawing on decades of experience creating secure and flexible environments, Panel…
Read MoreAIRSYS Cooling Technologies Establishing New Global Headquarters with Expansion in Spartanburg County, SC
AIRSYS Cooling Technologies Establishing New Global Headquarters with Expansion in Spartanburg County, SC $40 Million Investment Will Create 215 New Jobs AIRSYS Cooling Technologies (AIRSYS), a global cooling solution provider, today announced it is establishing a new global headquarters with an expansion in Spartanburg County. The company’s $40 million investment will create 215 new jobs. AIRSYS,…
Read MoreCombilift and CMETB Celebrate 10 Years of Pioneering Engineering Traineeship
Combilift and CMETB Celebrate 10 Years of Pioneering Engineering Traineeship This week saw a landmark celebration at Combilift’s global headquarters in Monaghan, marking the 10th anniversary of the highly successful OEM Engineering Traineeship—a collaborative initiative between Combilift and the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB). The event, which welcomed past graduates, current trainees…
Read MoreCelebrating the Winners of MBI’s 2025 Awards of Distinction
MBI’s Awards of Distinction are presented annually, traditionally on the final evening of its North American World of Modular conference and tradeshow. This year’s Awards were presented in a variety of categories, including several each for permanent modular construction projects and relocatable buildings. Excellence in “green” modular construction and marketing were also recognized.
Read MoreMBI Welcomes R.I. Group Founder & President Salvatore Tafuro to the Industry’s Hall of Fame
In 1973, Salvatore Tafuro, only in his twenties and already supporting a family of three children, set out to realize his entrepreneurial dream. From a humble garage in Leverano, in the heart of Salento, he began producing metal structures and aluminum fixtures for the construction industry.
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