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3D Printing of Buildings Becoming a Reality
At its current rate of advancement, it’s projected that, by 2020, 3D printing will become a $5.2 billion industry. From synthetic human limbs to functioning firearms, state-of-the-art 3D printing is...
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Sustainable Architecture Takes On Urban Agriculture
Architects are coming up with some innovative ways to make sustainable buildings. Many of these sustainable projects are still in the concept phase. Among them, two proposed projects recently caught...
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14 Construction Apps for Project Managers in 2014
Apple’s App Store recently topped 1 million apps, with approximately 25,000 new apps being added every day, or one every 3.5 seconds. For construction, the store has more than 10,000 good and...
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Infographic: How Will We Rebuild America’s School Buildings?
America’s schools are in disrepair. Meanwhile, student populations are rising as budgets are slashed. How will America stay competitive in the future without sufficient school buildings today? Click on...
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Battleships and Construction Offices Together in Pearl Harbor
No organization in the world is more mobile than the United States Navy. So, naturally we were intrigued by this scene that shows their ships behind a trio of ModSpace mobile offices.The three large...
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How Will the Polar Vortex Affect Construction Through 2014?
Something’s wrong when a term like “polar vortex” is trending on Twitter. Since early December bone-chilling cold and record snow have gripped the much of the nation. For the construction industry, now...
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Top 10 OSHA Safety Violations Make Big Jump in 2013
A year ago, we reported on the top 10 OSHA safety violations for 2012. A year later, the number of OHSA safety violations is up 46%. While the list of common violations remains largely intact, many...
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Fall Protection and OSHA Compliance: What You Need to Know
We recently published an article about the 46% jump in OSHA violations from 2012 to 2013. Not surprisingly, fall protection topped the list, again, with more than 8,000 violations, or 33 percent more...
View ArticleHow to Build Better Mobile Offices Part 1: The Foundation
Not all mobile offices are created equal. Precision in-factory construction can produce high-quality mobile offices with all the amenities and comforts of a conventional full-service office building....
View ArticleHow to Build Better Mobile Offices Part 2: The Structure
Quality mobile offices give firms reliable and comfortable buildings to establish new operations and get productive quickly, wherever they are needed. In the first part of this series ModSpace...
View ArticleHow to Build Better Mobile Offices Part 3: Finishes, Testing and Inspection
Watch the last chapter in this series as ModSpace VP of Construction Services Sam Tikriti walks you through the installation of interior and exterior finishes followed by thorough testing and an...
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Top 50 Tech Firms for Construction
The secret’s out; construction is going high-tech. From mobile apps that empower project managers to cloud-based collaboration tools to the widely used BIM, there’s no shortage of new technology for...
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Relief to Recovery: 3 Ways Modular Buildings Help Communities Post-disaster
Staffers ready FEMA’s mobile hospital in Louisville, MS. Photo: Mike Koplitz/FEMA When natural disasters strike, rapid response is vital to bringing aid into an affected community. Ongoing support is...
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Myth or Reality: Are Modular Buildings Lower in Quality?
There’s no shortage of misconceptions about modular construction. Some believe that because modular buildings are constructed in a factory, instead of at the construction site, they don’t offer the...
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Important Tips for Site Selection and Preconstruction Preparation
Any building project, whether traditional or modular construction, takes a certain amount of planning and preparation before construction can get underway. Here’s a quick rundown as to what you can...
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Could the Tech Industry Save Office Construction?
Across the country, office construction has seen a recent boom, thanks to technology companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. These multi-billion dollar firms are expanding rapidly, and...
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Can A Modular Building Be Remodeled?
ModSpace remodeled temporary modular buildings for the construction of its permanent office in Hartford, CT. A traditional building renovation can be a big undertaking. Not only does it mean months of...
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Prefabricated Construction: A Closer Look at 6 Prefab Building Methods
The term prefabricated construction leads many to think about complete structures built in a factory which are then transported to the site and set on a foundation. While this building method is...
View Article5 Ways to Improve Oil and Gas Worksite Productivity with Modular Buildings
Modular buildings are an optimal solution for improving remote oil and gas projects as companies expand into new, untapped locations. Buildings can be quickly transported and setup almost anywhere to...
View ArticleVideo: Expert Office Trailer Setup Helps Companies Get Productive on Day 1
Getting the right office trailer can give companies an edge when it comes to delivering projects on time and on budget. The service and skills of your office trailer provider are equally important....
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