When to Choose Wood Modular
There are a lot of questions around modular construction. After covering some basic frequently asked questions in my last email, let’s explore further.
After choosing to go modular, you must decide between wood and steel modular boxes. Typically, 4- to 5-story buildings utilize wood boxes but you can go higher with podiums […]
Have you ever faced construction delays?
Over 90% of major projects run overtime and over-budget.1
It’s true; we are all too familiar with projects running behind schedule. The dreaded delays directly affect revenue and increase overheads.
And you likely know the usual culprits–labor problems, weather delays, sociopolitical factors, and coordination errors. But there’s no point mulling over the […]
Volumetric modular construction is probably the most popular one of the modern methods of construction (MMC).
But when discussing modular construction, I often get more questions than answers. I get it, even some of the seasonal developers could use some guidance sometime.
So first of all, is modular construction worth investigating–or is it just a passing […]
Bonus: Tim Flacke of Midas Construction shares how they’re moving ahead with projects
Resilience is in the DNA of developers. Simply giving up when the going gets tough isn’t how they roll.
But it’s natural to feel stuck. After all, choosing what to do with your ongoing projects isn’t an easy job. Things become especially challenging when […]
LET’S FIX COST OVERRUNS.
Cost is arguably the strongest determiner of the construction process. When projects start going over budget–many compromises have to be made, often leading to unwanted schedule delays.
Relative to original budget, average cost overruns of construction projects were at 70%–found McKinsey & Company.1 That’s incredible!
What’s the Problem?
Poor communication among designers, GCs, tradesmen, and developers
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Breaking Down Permitting For Modular Projects
All you need to know about securing your modular construction permit
The building permitting process is already excruciating, and it can be even more overwhelming when trying out new building methods.
Currently, modular construction is becoming increasingly important in the AEC field. So today, I address a common question: What’s the permitting […]
Space for Change
Everyone is coming together to brainstorm productive things to do during this time. Here’s a window of opportunity for hoteliers.
The hotel industry is hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with RevPAR and occupancy levels at an all-time low. But there’s a silver lining for those wanting to make the best out of this […]
Yes, it’s not too far-fetched an idea, and I’ll tell you why.
The Problems are not New
to one from 50+ years back. Traditional construction practices–while sustained through the years–are not very efficient, to no fault of a single party.
Fragmented Supply Chain Means Higher Costs
The problem is that the system is broken and fragmented. Aside from taking […]
How can Emergency Medical Utilize Prefabricated and Modular Construction?
Highlights: Calls for Action
Contact us immediately if you want us to find a hotel for you to convert, or if you have a hotel to convert.
Instant emergency medical triage units available now.
Contact us if you are considering modular hospital rooms.
We’re open to forming innovative partnerships to […]
The Manufacturing of Construction
Offering lucrative benefits and proven productivity, every developer can benefit from prefabrication
If you have ever used mass timber, wall or roof panels, or other pre-assembled items in your project, then you are an adopter of industrialized construction—better known as offsite, prefabricated, or manufactured construction.
There seems to be some gray area among these terminologies […]
