With building and development, the goal of developers, builders, and businesses are safer, faster, cheaper, and more sustainable. As building and construction technology improve, it’s no surprise that modular is becoming more trendy and quickly gaining ground. Because modular can be built off-site, the ability to integrate higher quality finishing without interruption and ‘weather related’ conditions, many are making modular their first choice.
The benefits of modular greatly outweigh the grievances for many retail and franchise units. The outdated thought that ‘consistency’ can’t be held is proven wrong as chain restaurants opt for modular construction to maximize efficiency, cost, and have shorter construction timelines. This trend in the retail and fashion industry is growing to the point that there are retail developers that are created for the sole purpose of helping you convert your current store to a modular version. Fast food franchises are now including modular building and development as a part of their construction timeline and options.
In places like South Bend, developers are using modular construction to build mixed-use apartment complexes to spruce up the area. A developer is using $2.5 million to create apartment units, a rooftop deck and pool, as well as Class A office space (which is already leased!) to make the area more desirable for economic growth. What’s great about modular in ‘snow country’ is the fact that much of the building can be done year round and inside during months that traditional construction could not complete due to weather conditions.
In Michigan, this is the case for many developers. Traditionally, construction workers are laid off and construction stops during the winter months due to freezing conditions. As modular becomes more trendy and popular, and the ability to customize prefabricated pieces becomes easier and cheaper, many companies in the north are starting to utilize modular construction because they can keep construction timelines on track.
According to Construction Dive magazine, offsite modular and prefabricated construction is going to grow in 2017. As labor concerns become a greater challenge, alternative ways to build and construct while keeping on schedule will be the main reason that developers seek out modular building. Commercial development is on the up-tick and skilled labor is at a shortage making prefabricated modular building the best solution.
If you want to know more about using modular construction for your building development, contact Aries today! Call or email us for a free consultation call about how Aries Building and Aries Modular can be the solution for your business! Download Aries’ Choosing Modular Brochure for more information.
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