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Less Material Waste exceed the same building codes and units, once assembled, are virtually
standards as site-built structures, and indistinguishable from their site-built
When building in a factory, waste is
eliminated by recycling materials, the same architect-specified materials counterparts.
controlling inventory and protecting used in conventionally constructed Modular manufacturing companies or
building materials. buildings are used in modular contractors manufacture the buildings
construction projects – wood, concrete at off-site locations. They may also
Improved Air Quality and steel.
operate as general contractors on
Because the modular structure is SMARTER projects, coordinating the delivery,
substantially completed in a factory- Modular buildings are built with installation, site preparation and
controlled setting using dry materials, the same materials and to the same finishing of the building or the modular
the potential for high levels of moisture building codes and architectural contractor will be responsible for
being trapped in the new construction specifications as traditional construction, delivery and installation of
is eliminated. only the modules and an overall general
construction. Once assembled, they contractor will be responsible for the
FASTER are virtually indistinguishable from whole project. Construction of modular
Construction of modular buildings their site-built counterparts. building elements primarily takes place
occurs simultaneously with site work, Safer Construction in the factories away from bad weather
allowing projects to be completed The indoor construction environment conditions preventing damage to
in half the time of traditional reduces the risks of accidents and building materials and allowing builders
construction. related liabilities for workers. to work in comfortable conditions.

Reduced Construction Schedule Better Engineered Building & BIM Modular construction technique allows
Because construction of modular manufacturing of building elements
buildings can occur simultaneously with PMC relies on advanced BIM for and site preparation to take place at
the site and foundation work, projects visualization to assess the energy the same time, hence saving time. This
can be completed 30% to 50% sooner performance and identify the most may allows for earlier occupancy of
than traditional construction. cost-effective efficiency measures. PMC the building and also contributes to a
is ideal for the use of this technology shorter construction period, reduced
Eliminatiion of Weather Delays where the construction process is labor, finances and supervision costs.
60 - 90% of the construction is already a collaboration of systems,
completed inside a factory, which materials and people—much like the Safety
mitigates the risk of weather delays. software itself. Since sub-assemblies are created in
Buildings are occupied sooner, creating Limitless Design Opportunities a factory-controlled environment
a faster return on investment. utilizing dry materials, there is less risk
Modular units may be designed for problems associated with moisture,
Built to Code with Quality Materials
to fit in with external aesthetics of environmental hazards and dirt. This
Modular buildings are built to meet or any existing building and modular

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