Modular Advantage Magazine
Forge Craft Architecture + Design: Codes, Contracts, and Intellectual Property
Founding Principal and Director of Modular Practice for Forge Craft Architecture + Design, Rommel Sulit, discusses the implications of codes, contracts, and intellectual property on
modular construction.
Eisa Lee, the “Bilingual” Architect
Now as the founder of XL
Architecture and Modular Design in Ontario, Canada, she applies not just her education as a traditional architect but an entire holistic view on modular design. It’s this expansive view that guides her work on being a true partner that bridges the gap between architects and modular factories as they collaborate on the design process.
Tamarack Grove Engineering: Designing for the Modular Sector
The role of a structural engineer is crucial to the success of a modular project, from initial analysis to construction administration. Tamarack Grove offers structural engineering services — project analysis, plan creation, design creation, and construction administration — for commercial, manufacturing, facilities, public services, and modular. Modular is only one market sector the company serves but it is an increasingly popular one.
Read MoreEngineer Masters the Art of Listening to His Customers
Since founding Modular Structural Consultants, LLC. in 2014, Yurianto has established a steady following of modular and container-based construction clients, primarily manufacturers. His services often include providing engineering calculations, reviewing drawings, and engineering certification
Read MoreInside College Road: Engineering the Modules of One of the World’s Tallest Modular Buildings
College Road is a groundbreaking modular residential development in East Croydon, South London by offsite developer and contractor, Tide, its modular company Vision Volumetric (VV), and engineered by MJH Structural Engineers.
Read MoreDesign for Flow: The Overlooked Power of DfMA in Modular Construction
Unlocking higher throughput, lower costs, and fewer redesigns by aligning Lean production flow with design for manufacturing and assembly.
Read MoreChoosing the Right Ramp
Modular construction offers a compelling alternative to traditional methods for designing and building ADA and IBC-compliant entrances. By addressing the challenges of traditional construction, such as time-consuming processes, unavailable specialized labor, and variable field conditions, modular solutions provide a more efficient, cost-effective, and reliable approach.
Read MoreModular 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.
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