Report: Modular Construction Can Cut Project Timelines in Half

July 10, 2019 Shane Hedmond

via “Modular construction: From projects to products” by McKinsey & Company

Modular Construction has been touted for years as a major disruptor in the construction industry, but the building method has been slow to take off as expected. We’ve recently seen a spike in demand for modular building, especially in the hotel and multi-family housing sectors, which has been driving many new projects across the world. A recent report highlights the trends and potential time and cost savings the method could provide.

Chicago Firm Opens 105,000SF Modular Construction Facility, Will Employ 150

June 4, 2019 Shane Hedmond

Modular construction has long been touted as the next great way to build – and for good reason. Being able to build off-site, in climate controlled environments has a great deal of benefits. As with any drastic change in building method, though, there are plenty of learning curves, but we’ve noticed many larger cities are investing heavily in the concept, showing that many are still confident that modular has its place.

Construction of World’s Tallest Modular Hotel Underway in New York City

April 26, 2019 Shane Hedmond

Modular construction, on paper, should vastly speed up the process of construction as well as increase the quality. Sections or rooms of buildings are pre-assembled in an environmentally controlled room offsite and then shipped to site as needed. In reality, though, there are many challenges that have kept this type of construction from being more popular. That doesn’t scare hotel giant, Marriott, though, as they are currently underway on the world’s tallest modular hotel.

World’s First Modular Building Code Developed in Australia

October 19, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Modular building makes a lot of sense: build repetitive structures in a controlled, factory-like setting and transport to the project site and assemble. It should be a more efficient and less expensive way to construct a building, but the truth is, it’s a lot harder than it looks. There’s also no written standard for doing it.

[Infographic] Modular vs Traditional Construction

January 26, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Adding more space to premises, be it a domestic property or another premises such as a clinic, school or college, comes at a price.

It is expensive to have the building designed and built, especially using traditional methods. There are is also the question of disruption with contractors on site.

There is a viable alternative: modular construction.

World’s Tallest Modular Building Opens in New York, But Not Without Challenges

November 23, 2016 Shane Hedmond

The world's tallest modular building, behind the Barclays Center, while under construction.  Photo by mr_t_77, CC BY-SA 2.0 — The world's tallest modular building, behind the Barclays Center, while under construction. Photo by mr_t_77, CC BY-SA 2.0

Modular construction has been heralded by many as the next big thing in building structures quickly and cost effectively. By being able to construct parts of the building in a controlled environment, like a factory, workers can perform more efficiently, comfortably, and safely, ideally translating into shorter schedules and smaller costs. That theory got one of its biggest tests on a new 32-story residential building that recently opened in Brooklyn, NY.