9 02, 2017

Welcome to the New Age of Modular

2019-02-18T15:38:30+00:00

White modular edificeAround 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 Modular2019-02-18T15:38:30+00:00
7 12, 2016

When Choosing a Modular Building Company, Experience and Consistency Make All the Difference

2019-02-08T21:27:16+00:00

Modular Building Installation site

Say hello to the world’s tallest modular building: a 32 story multi-family tower constructed out of pre-fab modular units. The unit was designed to be ‘half market-rate’ apartments for low to moderate-income tenants in Brooklyn.

What was supposed to be a project that require less time, fewer workers, a faster ROI for developers, and a lower finishing cost turned out to be quite the opposite. Why? Between litigation and the delay of transferring the manufacturing to different companies, the finished project didn’t just hit a few speed bumps…it had to be towed out of the ditch.

The benefits of modular construction, especially one of this scale, is 90% of the construction was completed off-site at the nearby Brooklyn Navy Yard, cost 20% less than a traditional skyscraper, and took 4 years to complete.

The world’s tallest modular building struck ground in 2012 and had a completion date in 2014. The developer and the designing architects were able to plan a timeline that shaved off 30 months and saved 20% on construction. The developer was prepared to make the apartment modules which would then be stacked like legos, on-site.

When the modular pieces didn’t fit together correctly and there was severe damage to the units, there were accusations between developer and the construction company as to whose fault it was that the modules didn’t fit together and there were leaks and water damage.

There was enough damage to delay the project for two extra years and raise costs beyond the expected: and lawsuits are still ongoing.

While some criticize the developer for pushing modular technology toward the unconventional, the end result is a beautiful multi-family development.

Where perhaps, could the process have been more ‘dependable’? There is a lot of praise for the developer, for even challenging the idea of ordinary and attempting extraordinary. However, the choice of using a less than stellar modular contractor and manufacturer might have been the biggest difference.

Established modular manufacturers, like Aries Building Systems (currently working on various New York projects), have had years to build up consistent delivery of modular excellence around the world. They have design expertise, technical innovation and financial support that ensures seamless implementation. They offer a single source contract for all services necessary: water hook ups, electricity, septic solutions, level and grading of land…and more.

With the Aries Turnkey Advantage Schedule, there is a 30% to 50% time savings because they house the design, building engineering, in house manufacturing, transportation, construction services, civil work, and land development all under one roof.

The downward spiral for the Brooklyn project was a lack of experience in modular manufacturing and the failure to anticipate the modular building pain points in a large-scale design.

With Aries, you can be assured that the company is experienced and well aware of modular technology and the execution it requires to make sure the project is runs flawlessly.

If you are considering modular building for your next project or development, sign up to download our free ‘Choosing Modular’ booklet for more information on the types of modular building Aries Building Systems can help you with. (And receive our quarterly newsletter as an added perk!)

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When Choosing a Modular Building Company, Experience and Consistency Make All the Difference2019-02-08T21:27:16+00:00
29 11, 2016

Aries in Action: Making Modular Mainstream

2019-02-08T21:27:56+00:00

Amtrak's Sunnyside Yard

As urbanization creeps up, so does the desire and need for modular. Aries Building Systems, a commercial designer, manufacturer, and financing partner in the modular construction industry, has taken on New York as growth and demand create a need for immediate construction results.

Amtrak’s Sunnyside Yard on Long Island couldn’t afford the time and process of traditional construction, so they contracted Aries Build Systems to update and modernize their buildings. Locker rooms and office space on site that are used by Amtrak management and maintenance are being built and upgraded.

Aries Building Systems has shown the world that modular construction can be anything you need it to be…as simple or complex as traditional construction, but faster, greener, and most of the time cheaper.

As cities like New York get bigger and land gets more expensive and scarce, modular building is becoming more mainstream with the help of ABS.

Contact us at 888.981.6137 or www.ariesbuildings.com for more information on how we can help you develop your next project

Aries in Action: Making Modular Mainstream2019-02-08T21:27:56+00:00
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