RETHINKING MODULAR: 

A report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) called “External Issues & Trends Affecting Architectural Firms, and the AIA” states, “The life cycle expectancy of modular construction is the same as conventional, and in a world where sustainability is gaining momentum each day, there are also several basic principles intrinsic to the modular construction process that make it more eco-friendly than conventional construction.  The Mitigation Assessment Team Report done by FEMA in 1992 on Hurricane Andrew says, “The module-to-module combination of the units appears to have provided an inherently rigid system that performed much better than conventional residential framing.”

Assessing the Durability and Life Cycle of Modular Construction

The Clear Advantage of Building with Modular Construction

Less Materials Waste – Pre-fabrication makes it possible to optimize construction material purchases and usage while minimizing on-site waste and offering a higher quality product to the buyer. Bulk materials are delivered to the manufacturing facility where they are stored in a protected environment safe from theft and exposure to the environmental conditions of a job site.

Less Material Exposure to Inclement Weather – Many of the indoor air quality issues identified in new construction result from high moisture levels in the framing materials. 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.

Less Site Disturbance – The modular structure is constructed off-site simultaneous to foundation and other site work, thereby reducing the time and impact on the surrounding site environment, as well as reducing the number of vehicles and equipment needed at the site.

Safer Construction – Modular construction is a safer alternative. Conventional construction workers regularly work in less than ideal conditions dealing with temperature extremes, rain, wind, or any combination of natural conditions. This, by its very nature, is a much more challenging environment to work safely in. Additionally, the potential for injury including falls, the most common work site risk, is much higher. In a factory controlled setting, each worker is typically assigned to a work station supplied with all the appropriate equipment needed to provide the safest work environment possible. Off-site construction also eliminates the hazards associated with materials, equipment and an incomplete construction processes typical of construction sites

Flexibility – When the needs change, modular buildings can be disassembled and the modules relocated or refurbished for new use, reducing the demand for raw materials and minimizing the amount of energy expended to create a building to meet the new need. In essence, the entire building can be recycled in some cases.

Adaptability – Modular buildings are frequently designed to quickly add or remove one or more “modules,” minimizing disruptions to adjacent buildings and surroundings.

Built to Code With Shorter Build Times – The bottom line is that with modular construction you can get a facility built to the same local codes with construction quality as good as or better than a comparable site built building in much less time. Additionally, the abbreviated construction schedule allows you to get a return on your investment sooner, while minimizing the exposure to the risks commonly associated with protracted construction schedules.

Government Agencies Endorse Modular Construction

The following agencies and organizations have embraced and endorsed many of the advantages of the modular construction process:

National Institute of Standards and Technology

National Research Council

Environmental Protection Agency

American Institute of Architects

U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Education Impact Aid Program

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Faster

Factory state-of-the-art equipment allows us to assemble your new home with precision, allowing the home to be built faster, while enhancing finished quality.

Better

Manufactured and Modular homes are built in a climate controlled factory out of the weather, utilizing state of the art technology and equipment. Inspections at every stage insure the highest quality standards are being met.

Greener

What does “Green Construction” really mean? Simply put, it identifies practices and materials that reduce a home’s burden on the environment. Our homes are designed and engineered to provide a high quality home that wastes less energy.

And….For Less!

Factory built homes eliminate waste and many labor costs as numerous tasks are completed simultaneously with precision and efficiency. Our entire team at USModular is dedicated to our client’s complete satisfaction. We incorporate each new homeowner into the building process through our proactive person-to-person approach, and realize how valuable each client is to our team.

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