Past Modular Advantage Articles
When Value Exceeds Price
When Value Exceeds Price About the Author: Ewelina Woźniak- Szpakiewicz is the CEO at DMD Modular Ltd. Currently serving also a role of the Vice-Chairman of the MBI’s European Council. With a PhD in Technical Sciences, she is part of the Faculty of Architecture at Cracow University of Technology (Poland). Her main focus is attaining…
Read MoreModular Multi-family Case Study: The Graphic
Modular Multi-Family Case Study: The Graphic About the Author: Kendra Halliwell, AIA, LEED-H AP is an Associate Principal, Practice + Design Team Leader, at ICON Architecture, Inc., a women-owned, Boston-based firm with award-winning work focused on innovative, sustainable mixed-use projects. Recently Project Manager for The Graphic, the largest modular construction project in the City of…
Read MoreModular Design: The Process, The Software, The Future
Anthony Gude emphasizes the familiar advice to bring all the key players on a project together early in the design process. “Everyone says this — because it’s true!” Gude says. “Nobody has all the necessary information at the start, especially on innovative or large-scale projects. A conference call with 20 or 30 people giving input at the pre-design stage is not uncommon.
Read MoreModular vs. Prefab: What’s the Difference?
Although the terms ‘modular’ and ‘prefab’ are sometimes used interchangeably, it’s helpful — and sometimes necessary — to draw a distinction between them.
Read MoreModular Commercial Buildings: Greener and Faster
Find out why modular construction is greener and faster than conventional construction.
Read MoreThe (Surprisingly Long) History of Modular Construction
How long has modular construction been around? You may be surprised to find out!
Read MoreLooking Back at World of Modular 2020
Featuring 50+ speakers and over 130 exhibits, World of Modular 2020 was a fantastic success.
Read MoreUrban Areas Paving the Way for Modular Construction to Address Housing Needs
Without enough skilled labor, homes are more expensive to build and they can’t get built quickly enough — ultimately pushing up rental costs. There is good news, though. Two cities — Chicago and Salt Lake City — are removing obstacles so modular construction can do more to help address their housing shortages.
Read MoreThinking About the Small One-Off Modular Process
Small one-off projects take advantage of many of the same benefits as a large scale project but with the added benefit of customization for each client or situation, similar to traditional stick frame construction.
Read MoreModular Bathroom Case Study: Holiday Inn, Dublin Airport
Roman was contracted to supply showers, anti-slip solid surface shower trays, and integrated vanity units for the prestigious IHG Dublin Airport Holiday Inn.
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