Modular Data Centers: Why Gray Space Suits Offsite Construction
Why the power and cooling side of a data center is a strong fit for prefabrication, and how owners and builders can plan skids, modules, testing, and site work.
Modular ADUs: A Practical Guide for Homeowners and Builders
What homeowners and small builders need to know about factory-built accessory dwelling units, from zoning and utilities to site access and delivery day.
Fire and Sound Separation in Modular Buildings
Where modular buildings gain and lose on fire and sound separation, and how to detail the joints between modules so the finished building performs as designed.
Steel vs Wood Modular: Choosing the Right Structure
A plain comparison of steel and wood framed modules, covering building height, weight, cost, fire rules, and the factories that build each one.
Modular Construction for Senior Living Communities
How factory-built construction fits independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and what owners and operators should settle before the first module is built.
Permanent Modular vs Relocatable Modular Buildings
The differences between permanent and relocatable modular buildings in codes, foundations, cost, and use, and how to choose the right one.
Investing in Modular Factories: What Private Equity Should Underwrite
A practical guide for investors evaluating modular and offsite factories, covering demand, operations, management, and the risks that sink plants.
BIM and Digital Workflows for Modular Construction
How building information modeling connects design, factory production, and site assembly on an offsite project, and where teams go wrong.
MEP Prefabrication in Offsite Construction: A Practical Guide
Prefabricated plumbing, electrical, and mechanical assemblies can save time and improve quality on almost any project, modular or not.
Site Work and Foundations While the Modular Factory Builds
The schedule advantage of modular depends on the site being ready when modules arrive, which makes foundations and utilities a critical path task.