ARTICLE
Less Material Waste
When building in a factory, waste is
eliminated by recycling materials,
controlling inventory and protecting
building materials.
Improved Air Quality
Because the modular structure is
substantially completed in a factory-
controlled setting using dry materials,
the potential for high levels of moisture
being trapped in the new construction
is eliminated.
FASTER
Construction of modular buildings
occurs simultaneously with site work,
allowing projects to be completed
in half the time of traditional
construction.
Reduced
Construction
Schedule
Because construction of modular
buildings can occur simultaneously with
the site and foundation work, projects
can be completed 30% to 50% sooner
than traditional construction.
Eliminatiion of Weather Delays
60 - 90% of the construction is
completed inside a factory, which
mitigates the risk of weather delays.
Buildings are occupied sooner, creating
a faster return on investment.
Built to Code with Quality Materials
Modular buildings are built to meet or
exceed the same building codes and
standards as site-built structures, and
the same architect-specified materials
used in conventionally constructed
buildings are used in modular
construction projects – wood, concrete
and steel.
SMARTER
Modular buildings are built with
the same materials and to the same
building codes and architectural
specifications as traditional
construction. Once assembled, they
are virtually indistinguishable from
their site-built counterparts.
Safer Construction
The indoor construction environment
reduces the risks of accidents and
related liabilities for workers.
Better Engineered Building & BIM
PMC relies on advanced BIM for
visualization to assess the energy
performance and identify the most
cost-effective efficiency measures. PMC
is ideal for the use of this technology
where the construction process is
already a collaboration of systems,
materials and people—much like the
software itself.
Limitless Design Opportunities
Modular units may be designed
to fit in with external aesthetics of
any existing building and modular
units, once assembled, are virtually
indistinguishable from their site-built
counterparts.
Modular manufacturing companies or
contractors manufacture the buildings
at off-site locations. They may also
operate as general contractors on
projects, coordinating the delivery,
installation, site preparation and
finishing of the building or the modular
contractor will be responsible for
construction, delivery and installation of
only the modules and an overall general
contractor will be responsible for the
whole project. Construction of modular
building elements primarily takes place
in the factories away from bad weather
conditions preventing damage to
building materials and allowing builders
to work in comfortable conditions.
Modular construction technique allows
manufacturing of building elements
and site preparation to take place at
the same time, hence saving time. This
may allows for earlier occupancy of
the building and also contributes to a
shorter construction period, reduced
labor, finances and supervision costs.
Safety
Since sub-assemblies are created in
a
factory-controlled
environment
utilizing dry materials, there is less risk
for problems associated with moisture,
environmental hazards and dirt. This
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