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Modular building

Technique that uses standardized components as a building practice. Modularization can occur as preconstructed components or predefined rules for construction, such as the spacing of structural elements. This technique is good for reducing waste and making the building process more efficient, saving time and money.
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25 October 2018 - UAE-based modular building manufacturer Red Sea Housing (RSH) Jafza has acquired Dubai-based Modular Rental Solutions LLC to expand its footprint into the temporary rental market in the GCC by providing solutions for clients seeking short-term rental options, the company said.
Perris, CA, April 12, 2018 --(PR.com)-- The Awards of Distinction, the modular building industry's premier award program recognizing design excellence in structures built utilizing prefabricated systems, were presented at the World of Modular's 35th Annual Convention in Hollywood, Florida on March 25th.
THE PORTAKABIN GROUP, a leading UK modular building specialist, has announced more sustainability commitments and initiatives to help its customers further reduce their carbon footprint.
"Our interest in modular construction grew out of the recognition that we must find new ways to build that create greater efficiencies and reduce the impact on the environment," said Bruce Ratner, executive chairman of Forest City Ratner Companies, the developer of the modular building.
It will replace an existing run-down modular building in the school grounds.
Though not necessarily a newcomer to the commercial construction landscape, modular building is nevertheless picking up steam--and making significant headway in healthcare, to boot.
"The difference is that 60% to 90% of modular buildings are completed offsite in a controlled production environment, including all MEP, fixtures, and interior finishes," says Tom Hardiman, executive director of the Modular Building Institute (MBI).
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Product EOL (End of Life) extension will be considered in this paper on the base of modular building constructions.
"With a modular building, a company can have the facility built in a factory while they are in the field doing the site work.
Soldiers outside a modular building from Corus Living Solutions
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