The concept of modular construction may seem foreign to some, but it is gaining traction as a safe and efficient means of building. In fact, COVID accelerated the pace of prefabrication and modular ...
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For decades, modular construction has been touted as the next “revolutionary” wave of construction. Instead of putting together structures on a jobsite, where workers are subject to the vagaries of ...
Broad USA applies modular and industrialized Holon building systems to create more efficient and sustainable housing ...
In recent years, a quiet revolution has been unfolding within the construction industry. Modular fabric structures—once confined to temporary military tents or seasonal warehouses—are now emerging as ...
Over 20 years ago, architect Jeff Morrau began designing for modular construction. “In outstate Minnesota, there was a push for Head Start facilities and they were having trouble getting labor. We ...
Modular building, if brought to scale, has the potential to reduce construction costs and make building new homes more affordable, especially in areas experiencing severe affordable housing shortages.
Modular design and construction has been around for decades, yet evaluating its long-term viability for multifamily is complex. Some indicators suggest that modular is steadily gaining traction in the ...
There is no shortage of developers or builders who have tried prefabrication and now swear against it. I hear more and more, “we tried it and it didn’t work.” Yet, some are achieving huge success. But ...
The process of creating prefabricated units that can be quickly assembled has shifted as developers turn to medical buildings, affordable housing, data centers and even a Chick-fil-A restaurant. By ...
Washington, D.C. — The United States is facing a severe housing affordability crisis, largely due to a lack of supply. A new report from the Center for American Progress examines how modular building, ...