Modular Man Caves: Atlanta Motorsports Park Garages Hit Full Throttle
For auto enthusiasts, the race track is the ultimate playground. As this story on CNN.com shows, Atlanta Motorsports Park has pushed that experience to the red line. Cut to 2:00 in the video to see the...
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Sandy-torn Shore Preps for Summer
The summer season is just weeks away. Yet six months after Hurricane Sandy, some beach communities are still rebuilding. For shoreline businesses, the season drives the bulk of their annual revenue....
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ModSpace Opens New Branch Office to Better Serve Customers in Northeastern, PA
Left to right: Mike Hoover, Sales Representative, Keven O’Brien, Director of Sales, John Lieffrig, Vice President of Sales; John Sipper, Hanover Township Manager; Lucy Sassi and Carl Worthington,...
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The Modular Solution for the Today’s Military Buildings
The days of canvas tents and simple aluminum barracks are long gone for housing our nation’s armed forces, replaced in many instances with modular structures. Whether stationed Stateside or deployed...
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5 Things You May Not Know About Modular Construction
Although the modular construction has become more widely adopted by large and small architectural and construction firms, for some, modular still remains a mystery. Here are five benefits of modular...
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Modular Construction vs. Noise Pollution
The advantages of modular over traditional construction are well documented. Cost effectiveness, sustainability, and speed are at the top of the list. One benefit that’s often overlooked is the...
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Whitepaper: Why Modular?
Modular construction was again named one of the hottest trends in construction and architecture for 2013. And for good reason. It’s faster, more efficient and every bit as good, if not better, than...
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Q&A: Behind Building the Unseen City at the 2013 U.S. Open
The 2013 U.S Open wrapped up last weekend at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA. To the millions of fans that watched the event on TV, the severe thunderstorms, dramatic landscape and one-of-a-kind wicker...
View ArticleHow Technology is Taking over the GC’s Toolbox
Someone recently said to me that the construction industry has been reluctant to embrace technology. To that, I say, “Really? Advances in technology are giving the industry new ways to make projects...
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Wanted: Skilled Tradesmen for Growing Construction Industry
The outlook for new residential and non-residential construction is increasingly positive. But with more projects on the horizon, new fears are emerging regarding a potential shortage of skilled...
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New Tech Tools of the Trade Give Contractors an Edge
Last week I talked about how, more than ever, the construction industry is incorporating new technologies to make time on the jobsite more efficient and effective. From business-specific apps to...
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Construction Unemployment Hits 5-year Low
For the first time since 2008, unemployment in the in construction industry has dropped below double digits to 9.8 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed the addition of 195,000 jobs for...
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Infographic: Modular Franchises Make Fast Food Even Faster
Franchises that open their doors sooner stand to make more money and capture more market share in their first year. Modular franchise construction uses simultaneous onsite foundation work and...
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How to Spot Workers’ Comp Fraud
Workers’ compensation insurance fraud is an unfortunate but still common occurrence in the construction industry. Fraudulent claims increase insurance rates and put additional strain on...
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3 Industries Made for Modular
Bayside Marina Hotel, Yokohama, Japan As modular grows in popularity and architects find new uses for prefab, three industries are best suited to take advantage of the benefits of building offsite. A...
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Major Milestones in Modular Construction History
Modular building is anything but new. Modular construction dates back to the early 20th century, gaining traction between World War I and World War II before taking off in the 1950s. In the 21st...
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INFOGRAPHIC: How Much Can You Fit in a Portable Storage Container?
Portable storage containers can be placed almost anywhere on a construction site, behind a retail store, at a factory or wherever additional storage is needed. But for a go-anywhere store-all, a...
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The Next Generation of Architects Find Innovation in Modular
Some of the most innovative young minds in architecture are finding inspiration in modular construction. That’s one lesson learned from U.S. and China Solar Decathalons, where the winners used the...
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Modular Classrooms Welcome Students Back to School
A new school year’s underway, and here’s what we know about the state of education: The generation now heading back to class is the largest since the Baby Boomers. School populations are projected to...
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The Latest Tech Innovations in Construction
Construction is going high tech. The latest innovations focus on greener materials, worker safety, and heavy equipment automation. As you prepare for your next project, here are some new products that...
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