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Presented at teh National Association of Federally Impacted Schools in Oct 2009
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The Modular Building Institute is pleased to present members of NAFIS
with an opportunity to:
RETHINK CONSTRUCTION
CONVENTIONAL “WISDOM”CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION:
Over BudgetTime Delays
Unsafe JobsitesMaterials Waste
Inconsistent QualityUnpredictable Workforce
Days of ReworkBad Weather
Equipment Theft and Damage
It’s time to Rethink Construction:
24-story modular high rise currently under construction in
the UK
NAFIS Member Challenges
• Availability of funds – “making do with less”• Projected increased student enrollment due to
DoD restructuring• Maintenance and upkeep of existing facilities• Continued “erosion” of tax generating property
by federal agencies(Summary: D.C. is giving you less money, more
students and taking more tax generating property)
How MBI can help meet your challenges
What is “modular construction”• An alternative, off-site project delivery method • used to construct code-compliant buildings in a
quality-controlled setting • in less time • with reduced impact on the environment
Modular Construction
All of these advantages typically result in
COST SAVINGS for school districts due to a more
efficient process, fewer labor hours, & fewer materials wasted
Process, not Product
Think of modular as a “process” of construction, not a “product.” Using this process, you can build all types of facilities, including…
temporary classrooms…
. . . or permanent.
and permanent campuses
Advantages of Modular
• Shorter Construction Schedules• Ability to deliver to remote locations• More environmentally friendly• Construction off site=safer campus• Quality controlled construction
setting• Regional fit, feel and looks to match
environment
Shorter Construction Schedules
Remote Locations? We deliver anywhere!
Environmentally Friendly
And its not just MBI saying it…
“The life cycle expectancy of modular construction is the same as conventional, and in a world where sustainability is gaining momentum each day, there are also several basic principles intrinsic to the modular construction process that make it more eco-friendly than conventional construction.”
American Institute of Architects (AIA) -“External Issues & Trends Affecting Architects, Architectural Firms, and the AIA” -February 2008
BD&C Survey Results – October 2008
Rethink Construction
Is this Modular?
100,000 Sq Ft School in PA12 months ahead of schedule
California – Project Frog
Two Story, Masonry Exterior
High Performance Classrooms
The Classroom of the Future?
Designed by Perkins +Will
Student Designed
Summary
FasterGreener
Less CostMore Predictable
More FlexibilityRemote Locations
RETHINK CONSTRUCTION!
Closing Thought
“There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.” – Sir Winston Churchill
www.modular.org
QUESTIONS?