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Wood Modular 101

Friday, 29 May 2020 by Base4
Reading Time: 9 minutes When to Choose Wood Modular There are a lot of questions around modular construction. After covering some basic frequently asked questions in my last email, let’s explore further. After choosing to go modular, you must decide between wood and steel modular boxes. Typically, 4- to 5-story buildings utilize wood boxes but you can go higher
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9 Common Questions About Modular, Answered

Friday, 15 May 2020 by Base4
Reading Time: 7 minutes Volumetric modular construction is probably the most popular one of the modern methods of construction (MMC). But when discussing modular construction, I often get more questions than answers. I get it, even some of the seasonal developers could use some guidance sometime. So first of all, is modular construction worth investigating–or is it just a
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Dealing with Mid-Design Construction Projects in Economic Slowdown

Tuesday, 05 May 2020 by Base4
Reading Time: 6 minutes Bonus: Tim Flacke of Midas Construction shares how they’re moving ahead with projects Resilience is in the DNA of developers. Simply giving up when the going gets tough isn’t how they roll. But it’s natural to feel stuck. After all, choosing what to do with your ongoing projects isn’t an easy job. Things become especially
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All You Need to Know About Securing Modular Construction Permit

Monday, 27 April 2020 by Base4
Reading Time: 4 minutes Breaking Down Permitting For Modular Projects The building permitting process is already excruciating, and it can be even more overwhelming when trying out new building methods. Currently, modular construction is becoming increasingly important in the AEC field. So today, I address a common question: What’s the permitting process like for modular builds? For most modular
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Emergency Modular Units Ready Now

Monday, 23 March 2020 by Base4
Reading Time: 6 minutes How can Emergency Medical Utilize Prefabricated and Modular Construction? Highlights: Calls for Action Contact us immediately if you want us to find a hotel for you to convert, or if you have a hotel to convert. Instant emergency medical triage units available now. Contact us if you are considering modular hospital rooms. We’re open to forming innovative partnerships
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DfMA: A Design Approach for Better Construction

Friday, 17 January 2020 by Base4
Reading Time: 4 minutes Over the past two decades, the construction sector’s annual productivity growth has merely increased 1% on average compared to 3.6% for the manufacturing industry.1 An efficiency boost has become crucial for this trillion-dollar industry in this day and age. Good news is, modular construction is quickly emerging as a winning method to build. So, every developer should understand and make the
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Are Modular Elevators a Good Investment?

Friday, 26 July 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 5 minutes Prefabricated, Turnkey Elevators In five minutes, find out whether your next construction project can use a modular elevator Modular components can slash timelines for traditional builds. After looking into prefabricated bathroom pods last week, our modular expert Nate Loeffelholz concludes the series with another modular solution—modular elevators. Whether it’s the faster turnaround time for your
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How Bathroom Pods may benefit your traditional build

Friday, 19 July 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 6 minutes Ready-to-use Bathrooms Find out if prefabricated bathroom pods can be a good fit for your traditionally built project. Modular units can be a great time- and budget-saving tool for owners and developers. In our previous modular series, we focused on factory manufactured guestroom boxes, also known as volumetric modular units. In this article—which kicks off
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GOING MODULAR SERIES: FINAL NOTES AND EASY REFERENCE

Tuesday, 04 June 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 5 minutes For the past month, we have dedicated our writings to inform you about the modular industry and how it could work for you. In this final newsletter, we provide an overview of these instructional guides, so you can save this email for easy-access reference when questions arise in the future. Below are overviews of the
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USING STEEL MODULES FOR YOUR MID- TO HIGH-RISE STRUCTURES

Thursday, 30 May 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 11 minutes Using Steel Modules for Your Mid- to High-Rise Structures If you’re planning a mid- or high-rise construction, this piece is for you. Modular construction, as you know, is picking up everywhere. But what’s the catch? Is it safe for a high-rise? Should you consider prefab over stick-built? You may have had these questions for a
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MODULAR SOLUTIONS FOR HOTELS: QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Monday, 27 May 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 9 minutes Building Modular for Low- to Mid-Rise Structures: Next Steps Let’s assume you’ve decided to go modular with your next project. Now what? This third article in our series on modular explains your next steps. After choosing to go modular, you must decide whether to use wood or steel modular boxes. Typically, hotels of 4-5 stories
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STACK YOUR NEXT HOTEL IN TWO WEEKS!

Friday, 10 May 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 7 minutes Timing, Coordination, Quality, Budget: How Can Modular Work for You? Off-Site Construction is Trending Hoteliers have a lot on their plate right now! Here are just some of the current challenges in today’s AEC industry: Coordination problems among the various teams, like AEC professionals, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, permitting officials Speed-to-market concerns during this current skilled
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WE’RE EMBRACING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION!

Thursday, 28 March 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 5 minutes What is modular construction all about? We are frequently asked this question. The simple answer is: it’s a revolutionary construction method using prefabricated units for building faster and smarter. Also known as manufactured or off-site construction, modular units are produced in a controlled factory setting and shipped to construction sites—raising the construction industry to a
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SHOULD YOU GO MODULAR? – FAQs

Monday, 18 March 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 9 minutes Seamlessly pursue collaborative infomediaries through market-driven core competencies...
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Accelerate and Simplify Construction With Modular Units

Monday, 18 March 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 5 minutes Seamlessly pursue collaborative infomediaries through market-driven core competencies...
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GETTING STARTED WITH MODULAR

Monday, 11 March 2019 by Base4
Reading Time: 3 minutes Seamlessly pursue collaborative infomediaries through market-driven core competencies...
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