{"id":37211,"date":"2016-12-08t16:01:38","date_gmt":"2016-12-08t21:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/?p=37211"},"modified":"2019-10-18t11:20:56","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18t15:20:56","slug":"modular-construction-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/modular-construction-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"is modular construction the future? [infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"
globally, the construction industry is adopting modular construction over site-built construction more and more.<\/p>\n
modular construction can have up to 50% time-savings<\/strong> overs traditional construction and an average construction time of 180 days.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
what is modular construction?<\/h3>\n
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modular construction is when\u00a0independent sections of a structure are built\u00a0in a controlled site, typically in a plant or warehouse setting. these ‘modules’<\/a>\u00a0are then transported on-site and erected\u00a0together as one by the contractors.<\/p>\n
according to the modular building institiute<\/a>, some advantages of utilizing modular construction are:<\/p>\n
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- <\/i>less site disturbance<\/strong> – workers, suppliers and equipment traffic on-site is reduced greatly.<\/li>\n
- <\/i>less material waste<\/strong> – a controlled site makes it easier to recycle and protect the structures material.<\/li>\n
- <\/i>flexibility of use<\/strong>\u00a0– modules can be relocated, assembled, and refurbished with minimal energy.<\/li>\n
- <\/i>reduce construction schedule<\/strong> – modules can be produced at the same time the site is being prepared; which reduces the completion date by 30% to 50%.<\/li>\n
- <\/i>eliminate weather delays<\/strong> – whether risk is minimized because 60% to 90% of the construction is being completed in a factory which, in turn produces\u00a0a faster roi.<\/li>\n
- <\/i>safer construction<\/strong> – working inside a controlled environment reduces accidents for workers.<\/li>\n
- <\/i>built to code with quality materials<\/strong> – the modular buildings are also required to follow the same building codes as site-built construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
challenges of traditional construction<\/h3>\n
the infographic below clearly illustrates\u00a0how many more steps traditional construction requires as compared to taking a modular approach.<\/p>\n
the clear advantage is that construction of mods can be done at the same time as on-site work. with\u00a0this approach, we minimize the challenges we face on-site such as weather and lots of people working in a limited space.<\/p>\n
modular construction is faster, greener, smarter, and provides great returns on time and money.<\/p>\n
as you can see in the\u00a0modular construction vs. traditional construction\u00a0infographic<\/a> below, the modular approach looks like a great fit for today’s construction challenges and technology-focused<\/a> world.<\/p>\n
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what method of construction do you find your firm using the most, modular or traditional? do you think modular construction will soon phase out the traditional construction methods for good?<\/p>\n
leave us a comment below and let us know your thoughts.<\/p>\n