Annual Meetings-Modular Construction: Manufacturing, Transit, and Installation

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The document discusses the state of modular construction, including statistics on the modular industry's market share and production output. It also touches on worker safety concerns compared to the manufacturing industry. The sustainable benefits of modular design are highlighted, emphasizing reduced carbon emissions and waste. The discussion also includes insights into the financial aspects of modular construction compared to traditional methods. Various modules of modular construction, from pre-design and production to onsite construction challenges and solutions, are explained. The benefits of factory-based construction, such as reduced material waste and controlled environment safety, are detailed. Different panels with industry experts share their experiences and insights on modular construction at the IMUA 93rd Annual Meeting. Data on specific projects and their modular aspects, such as Alvera in St. Paul, MN, are also provided. The document covers various aspects of module production, onsite construction considerations, and common issues experienced in modular construction projects. Overall, the emphasis is on the advantages of modular construction in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life enhancements.

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Presented by:
Dean Dovolis and Aron Johnson, DJR Architecture
Will Gorrilla, George Modular Solutions
Justin Stewart, Synergy Modular

Keywords

modular construction

market share

production output

worker safety

sustainable benefits

carbon emissions

waste reduction

financial aspects

factory-based construction

onsite construction challenges