What's Modular?

Modular: Often used as the generic, all encompassing term for Volumetric Modular, Panelized, Prefabrication, Offsite Construction, Industrialized Construction, Pods and ADUs.

Volumetric Modular: Wood or steel boxes manufactured in a factory and delivered to a jobsite complete with the majority of the interior fixtures, finishes and systems. Can come with limited exterior finishes too.

Panelized: Interior and exterior walls/floors/roofs constructed with windows, doors, drywall, finishes and limited MEP.  Built in a factory, shipped to the jobsite and installed in lieu of conventional framing systems with subsequent installations.

Prefabrication: Also often used as the generic, all encompassing term, it specifically includes any system or component that is assembled offsite.  Plumbing manifolds, bolt-on balconies, framing systems and pre-constructed elevators are examples.

Offsite Construction: Another generic, all encompassing term.

Industrialized Construction: Another generic, all encompassing term.

Pods: Typically bathroom pods, built as volumetric modules and "slotted" into each floor level of a building structure.  

ADU's: Accessory Dwelling Units.  Small volumetric modules often installed in residential rear yards as additional living or office space.