LET’S FIX COST OVERRUNS. Cost is arguably the strongest determiner of the construction process. When projects start going over budget–many compromises have to be made, often leading to unwanted schedule delays. Relative to original budget, average cost overruns of construction projects were at 70%–found McKinsey & Company.1 That’s incredible! What’s the Problem? Poor communication among designers, […]

Breaking Down Permitting For Modular Projects All you need to know about securing your modular construction permit 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: […]

Space for Change Everyone is coming together to brainstorm productive things to do during this time. Here’s a window of opportunity for hoteliers. The hotel industry is hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with RevPAR and occupancy levels at an all-time low. But there’s a silver lining for those wanting to make the best out […]

Yes, it’s not too far-fetched an idea, and I’ll tell you why. The Problems are not New to one from 50+ years back. Traditional construction practices–while sustained through the years–are not very efficient, to no fault of a single party. Fragmented Supply Chain Means Higher Costs The problem is that the system is broken and […]

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 […]

The Manufacturing of Construction Offering lucrative benefits and proven productivity, every developer can benefit from prefabrication If you have ever used mass timber, wall or roof panels, or other pre-assembled items in your project, then you are an adopter of industrialized construction—better known as offsite, prefabricated, or manufactured construction. There seems to be some gray area […]

Construction costs have increased by nearly 5% each year for the last 5 years⁠—a nearly 40% cumulative increase!! This trend most likely will continue to climb in 2020. So, how can developers keep construction costs in check? In this article, we’ll explore the contributing factors to rising construction costs and good practices for developers to […]

Here’s how modular construction automatically fixes the noise problem Hearing the neighbors’ conversation in the next room is only good for movie plots! In reality, noise complaints hurt business. This much-discussed topic deserves more attention—and modular gives it a whole new outlook. So today, we’ll discuss how modular construction stacks up against traditional wall assemblies […]

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 […]

Are you prepared for the winter? Hotels increasingly have turned away from bathtubs and toward showers. This shift means every guest expects a hot shower—fast. And with winter just around the corner, this demand will only increase. So today, I discuss water heaters and answer your questions about selecting the most efficient water heater for your […]