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What's Modular?

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​A range of alternative construction methods or systems with a common goal to manufacture as much work as possible away from the construction site, typically in a climate and quality controlled factory, at a lower cost and ideally phased to overlap with onsite construction to achieve overall schedule savings.

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.

Pods

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

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

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

Offsite or Industrialized Construction

Other generic, all encompassing terms.

"We love all the benefits of modular construction but just how much time and costs could we possibly save??"

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