Posts by John
Creating an ‘Ecosystem for Innovation:’ 50+ Years of Modular Construction Oversight in Virginia
Virginia’s modular building program began in 1973, with the implementation of the Virginia Industrialized Building Unit and Mobile Home Safety Regulations. Now it’s leading the country in modular code adoption.
Read MoreUnderstanding Thermal Barriers Compliance Methods & Emerging NFPA-275 Foam Plastic Technologies
New fire barrier technologies are improving total costs and margins in major areas of construction, such as commercial, government, union and prevailing wage projects. These benefits translate into other large fringe areas, such as agriculture, commercial cold storage facilities, grow houses, outbuildings, military and aviation hangars.
Read MoreFinancing the Future of Modular Construction: How Better Capital Strategies Can Help the Industry Scale
The future of construction will not be solved by one product, one lender, or one financing model. It will be solved by matching the right project with the right capital strategy.
Read MoreBuilding Customized Technical Containers for Data Centers and the Energy Sector
Modern data centers must not only be highly efficient but also flexible and secure. One answer to these core challenges is modular data centers housed in containers.
Read MorePrinting the Future of Modular Construction
For the modular and offsite construction industry, 3D concrete printing should not be viewed as a competing construction method. It should be understood as a potential expansion of the industrialized construction toolkit.
Read MoreQuality Control for Modular Houses Manufactured in Asia
In modular construction, prevention is far cheaper than correction. A good inspection plan protects the buyer, supports the supplier, and helps the final project succeed.
Read MorePainted, Perforated Panels Provide School with Pulled-Together Polish
The Williamsville-Sherman Community Unit School District No. 15 serves students from its namesake villages on the outskirts of Springfield, IL. To bring life to two school buildings, bright school colors were applied2,200 sq. ft. of PAC-CLAD 7.2 Perforated Corrugated panels.
Read MoreMurray Engineering Announces New Ownership and Continued Legacy of Innovation
Murray Engineering Announces New Ownership and Continued Legacy of Innovation Murray Engineering, the New York-based structural engineering firm founded by Robert J. Murray, P.E., has transitioned ownership to Andrea Shear, P.E., and Anthony Piderit, P.E., S.E, experienced leaders within the firm. Established in 1998, Murray Engineering provides sophisticated structural engineering services to the cultural, institutional,…
Read MoreReMo Homes Expands Los Angeles Manufacturing Capacity to Scale Modular Housing Across California
ReMo Homes Expands Los Angeles Manufacturing Capacity to Scale Modular Housing Across California ReMo Homes, a modular home manufacturer focused on high-performance, climate-resilient housing, announced plans to expand into a new manufacturing facility that will significantly increase its ability to deliver energy-efficient homes faster and more affordably throughout California. The move marks a major milestone…
Read MoreCambria Hotel in O’Fallon Completes Modular Set in 8 Days, Showcasing the Speed, Cost Savings and Quality of Offsite Hospitality Construction
Cambria Hotel in O’Fallon Completes Modular Set in 8 Days, Showcasing the Speed, Cost Savings and Quality of Offsite Hospitality Construction Construction of the new Cambria Hotel O’Fallon reached a major milestone last week as the project team completed setting the hotel’s guest room modules in just 8 days. From podium to three stories in…
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