22 02, 2017

Pre-Fabulous Possibilities

marshall2019-02-18T15:14:13+00:00

alt=”Street View of a modular building used it for bicycle leasing business”

This isn’t your uncle’s mobile home anymore. Designers are re-examining the idea of prefabrication because in retail and restaurant industries, “time is money.” The faster buildings go up, the quicker a business can start producing revenue. Aries Building Systems has pre-used inventory that have pre-fabulous possibilities.

For seasonal businesses that run short on housing and need the extra space, prefabricated modular buildings can be retrofitted to be the extra residences that an employer needs. In places where tourism runs high in the summer months and low in the winter, this is a great option. Modular units can be placed temporarily until designs are approved, or they can be placed permanently.

Places in Colorado where seasonal and affordable housing is scarce, places like Ute are using modular housing for temporary workers.

Many businesses avoid modular because they are afraid the construction will be boxy and not match the exterior brand. With the help of the Aries design team, customization of a pre-used ‘pre-fabulous’ modular unit can help transform your ‘box’ into an aesthetically beautiful home that will be the envy of other businesses.

If you’re in the business of ‘fast food’ or ‘fast fashion’, then purchasing used modular inventory and customizing the building into what you need might be a better option than building from the ground up or leasing commercial space. When you lease commercial space, you are still responsible for common areas, repairs, maintenance, property taxes, and often have to sign a multi-year lease. The other problem that many ‘fast fashion’ retail or ‘fast food’ establishments run into is location and ‘retail death’.

Construction to deconstruction; with fast fashion becoming the new norm, retailers need to launch fast, test their products, and have a getaway plan for when their fashion is no longer needed. Modular is the hot possibility that is coming across retail: a fold-away store that can go up fast and be broken down just as quick while being able to reuse materials to save cost.

The idea is becoming so popular and common place, there are retail developers that help businesses specialize in this type of installation. Imagine customizing using YOUR colors, YOUR brand, your interior and exterior choices, and the entire building is already code compliant.

Many say modular and immediately think of flat-pack prefab units from the 1960’s to the 1980’s. Quite the opposite, Florida Power and Light Co. has used Category 5 modular buildings and is putting in seven more. When hurricanes hit, customers experience massive power outages and in Florida, FPL has invested a lot of money to be the strongest power grid in America: this means having a ‘high tech hub’ where contractors can ride out a storm and house a safer control center that will allow the lights to come back on faster after a storm.

Sustainability is the new buzzword, especially when it comes to helping the homeless. Modular has many purposes and features, but pre-fabricated construction has one great benefit: modular buildings can be built ANYWHERE in a short amount of time.

While modular construction IS faster, refurbished and preowned modular is almost 50%-70% faster and as a business, you get more quality space for your money. Large name brand stores are considering more customized modular as shoppers do more online and companies need less square footage space.

Many entrepreneurs are avoiding expensive start-up costs and moving into alternative methods of starting a business, often avoiding large bank loans.

Whatever your reason, Aries has pre-owned inventory that can perform to your wildest dreams. Whatever you imagine, let Aries and their design team help transform their pre-owned modular buildings into your next business adventure! Check out Aries’ Choosing Modular brochure for more ideas, or visit Aries company Advanced Modular Space and view the prefabricated inventory to see how Aries can fill your business needs!

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Pre-Fabulous Possibilitiesmarshall2019-02-18T15:14:13+00:00

16 02, 2017

Company Spotlight: Advanced Modular Space

Grace2019-02-18T15:28:45+00:00

Most consumers today see the value in purchasing a previously-owned car, or a previously-owned house, or taking over the lease of a previously occupied commercial building. So why not apply that same financial savvy and business acumen to your commercial construction needs? Aries Buildings’ sister company, Advanced Modular Space, offers an extensive used modular inventory featuring buildings of all shapes and sizes, ready to be shipped and installed at your location. Let’s take a closer look at Advanced Modular and see how purchasing a previously-owned modular building can save you time, energy, and cost.

Our modular units are assembled indoors with minimal waste, and are thoughtfully designed for maximum reuse. This means you can custom outfit any of our existing buildings to suit your business’ specific needs. Want to add on a recreational area to an administrative complex? We can do that. Need climate-controlled offices for a remote workforce location? We can do that too. Looking for buildings that meet the requirements for medical or military unit? Bring it on. If you can dream it, one of our modular buildings can be it.

If you’re on the fence about purchasing from our used modular inventory, never fear! Advanced Modular, like Aries Building Systems, offers in-house leasing for our clients. We take the extra expense and the accompanying headache out of working with a third-party leasing agency by handling financing and leasing as well as construction, transport, and installation. No matter your needs, Aries and Advanced Modular Space have you covered!

So what are you waiting for? Give Advanced Modular Space a call today at (703) 672-3537. A friendly and knowledgable team member is waiting to answer any questions you might have about our used modular inventory. If you’re ready to browse our available units, we have a searchable inventory ready for you here. Happy shopping!

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Company Spotlight: Advanced Modular SpaceGrace2019-02-18T15:28:45+00:00

9 02, 2017

Welcome to the New Age of Modular

marshall2019-02-18T15:38:30+00:00

Around the country, developers and builders alike are waking up to the reality that modular isn’t just about beige portables and bland buildings anymore. In fact, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to justify traditional building methods over modular, as the latter is faster, more cost-efficient, more environmentally-friendly, and now offers incredible variety in design and layout. What more could you ask for?

If you’re looking for some examples, take the brand new modular hotel in Brooklyn. The Pod Hotel will be an affordable option for tourists visiting the Big Apple on a budget. The hotel features several modular pods shipped to New York and assembled on-site, reducing time and labor and contributing to the overall affordability of the project. In fact, the rollout for Pod Hotel has been so successful that they are now planning three more locations across the city.

Are you interested in building your own dream modular building? Aries can help! From design to installation and everything in between, we have you covered. Never again worry about fitting all the pieces of your building puzzle together, because Aries handles it all! Give us a call today at (888) 702-0134 to learn more.

Welcome to the New Age of Modularmarshall2019-02-18T15:38:30+00:00

3 02, 2017

Spotlight: Mike Bollero Sr

Grace2019-02-08T21:59:25+00:00

A true “salt of the earth” kind of guy, Mike Bollero, born in Elkhart, Indiana, is a self-proclaimed workaholic that has finally learned to stop and smell the roses. Most people with this type of grateful attitude didn’t acquire it because things came easy for them, and Mike is no exception. Mike Bollero Sr. is a self-made man.

Mike Sr. joined the RAM team in 2012 as the President of Aries Building Systems, LLC. His previous C-Level positions have lent him a vision for modular construction and manufacturing, which is the reason why he is Reliant’s Chief Operating Officer responsible for all manufacturing, sales, and operations for Aries and other RAM interests. In this position Mike is a force that needs to make things happen!

Mike brings over 40 years of industry experience to RAM.Before joining RAM, Mike was the president and CEO of Southern Modular Industries, a multi-plant manufacturer of commercial modular structures. His experiences at Resun Leasing, PortaKamp Mfg and Elder International have driven the turnkey modular solutions that Aries offers. Since he has been with RAM it has experienced upward success and financial growth.

With his industry experience it’s no surprise that Mike Sr. provides excellent leadership and is proud to be the ‘go to guy’ for commercial modular construction, long-term modular residence suites, man-camps, workforce housing, educational modular solutions, government installations, and more.

Bollero believes that Aries rises above and goes beyond the basic needs of customers and clients. Our business model does not include or require a lot of ‘insulatory’ layers of management, he expects his managers to have a passion for the business and to be as hands on as the company needs. Mike believes in encouraging all team members to practice ‘doing the right thing’. His favorite part about being a leader is working with genuinely good people that want to grow and succeed, and he enjoys being a mentor and watching the next generation of Managers grow. Mike also has been involved with the Modular Building Institute for many years and is a past President of the organization. He believes there is a responsibility to “pay forward” to an industry that has been good to so many of us.

Because the company is uniquely vertically integrated and has diverse but common product lines, he is confident that Aries will solidify its roles as an industry leader and continue its strong growth; remaining a unique and great company to work for.

Mike Sr. is learning to enjoy his work-life balance. It wasn’t always as balanced as it is today. He has learned through life experience not to take any day for granted. When he’s not at work you may find him on the links or on the water. You might also find him fishing on hanging out at a game with his so. His perfect day would be with friends and family, celebrating life.

Speaking of family, Mike Sr. isn’t the only “Bollero” at Aries. Mike Bollero Jr. joined the Aries Building Systems team in 2013 as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He is responsible for all sales and marketing functions of modular buildings and workforce housing solutions.

The father and son team have been working together for a number of years, and as with any family relationship, there moments when both ‘agree to disagree’ – and move on to the next task on the list. Both Bollero men share a deep respect for one another, which becomes apparent very quickly to those that have the opportunity to work alongside either of them.
When asked to describe his son in an email exchange, Mike Sr. responded, “a GOOD MAN” (note the all caps!) and feels blessed that his son is not only professional and knowledgeable about the industry, but he also brings the ‘next generation’ point of view. Mike Sr. also notes that his son is ethical and compassionate, and that with his extensive knowledge and experience in the modular market he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the industry and how to manage projects and develop business.

Bollero says if he wasn’t in the modular industry he would have been a structural engineer (makes sense!) or perhaps be an attorney, but is very happy he chose the modular industry and is part of Aries Building Systems.

Spotlight: Mike Bollero SrGrace2019-02-08T21:59:25+00:00

3 02, 2017

The New Craze is Modular

marshall2019-02-18T16:05:37+00:00

The new craze is modular.

In fact, modular is rising so fast some of the components that are being built look so sci-fi and futuristic, it’s almost hard to believe that these buildings are going up. Because modular means affordable, sometimes affordable means smaller. When housing becomes small, sometimes the corresponding furniture needs to fit. These modular apartments are on the rise in places globally like Japan and Argentina where the population is high but the footprint for construction is small. These prefabricated units have dining tables that rise from the kitchen floor.

Millennials have told the world that they can go tiny, so it’s no surprise that in Austin, a city that is growing rapidly with residents under the age of 30, the housing has exploded out of control. As the housing shortage gets worse, landlords and apartment complexes raise rents to meet the growing demand. What’s the solution? Modular units that explore sustainability, have ten foot ceilings, can fit a queen size mattress, and fit together much like ‘wine fits in a wine rack’.

Super builder KB Homes is now using modular. The switch to prefabricated construction was driven by the shortage of skilled construction workers. Modular homes have historically had a tough time breaking into the market, and the idea has been around for years with the biggest accomplishment of pushing prefabricated trusses in the late 1980’s.

When architect designers approached KB Homes about a ‘cartridge concept’ of assembling modular rooms off-site and then fitting them into place ‘on site’ KB Homes seriously considered its construction process. In places where housing is so hot that there are multiple offers within a five hour span of hitting the market, home builders are begging for permits to build, and they are often selling out within weeks with lines out the door waiting for homes to be built. Modular construction allows more communities to open up faster, cheaper, and greener, and also combats construction waste.

Many chain restaurants are pushing modular to their franchisees, often giving multiple design options for building new restaurants. The modular design option now allows buildings to be erected in as little as three months. Choosing a prefabricated modular option where the restaurant is built off-site often saves franchisees more than $100,000 off their cost, and up to 12 weeks off their launch timeline.

Want more ideas on how to utilize modular? Download Aries’ Choosing Modular Brochure for more information and to learn how Aries can help you with your next building project.

If you’re interested in learning more, call us at 1-855-657-7773.

The New Craze is Modularmarshall2019-02-18T16:05:37+00:00