19 06, 2017

Multifamily Modular Construction is Gaining Ground

marshall2019-08-30T17:47:05+00:00

Brooklyn Navy Yards is doing it. Marriott is doing it. Hilltop House is doing it.

And what exactly are they doing? Multifamily Modular Construction.

The 2017 trend for construction is ‘trim the fat’. While that’s always a focus for developers, as lenders get tighter and partnerships are starting to sweat the small stuff when it comes to return on investment and competition, developers and construction timeliness are finding out that modular construction is the new hot trend: shorter timelines, faster to market, higher returns, and an overall better investment.

Multifamily modular construction like rental apartments, mixed-use lifestyle centers, and upzoning municipalities are stronger than ever. (Feeling the strain from your lender? RAM, the financial arm of Aries Residence Suites and Aries Building Systems can finance your next multifamily development) As developers realize the wider margins available on using prefabricated modular construction, the myth and the rumors about modular being box-like, ugly, and plain have long been overturned.

Not only is multifamily hot in commercial development, but as unemployment drops and single family housing becomes less affordable in desirable and growing cities, luxury apartments are starting to appeal to buyers who gave up the search for buying. As things like temporary, sustainability, and economic factoring come into play, cities are scrambling to provide housing faster and cheaper. Boston held a design competition where the winner used modular building design. A common construction pain point is the lack of labor, which modular construction can help reduce labor costs but still maintain high quality results.

With a prediction of all sectors of construction increasing in 2017, you can expect to see more companies turn to modular building, especially in the housing industry, whether it is apartments, townhomes, or even temporary housing for workers who are aiding in the growth of specific economic areas. In fact, buy a whole ‘camp’ from Aries Building Systems!

Interested in buying or leasing multifamily modular buildings from Aries? Check out our selection here.

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Not only is multifamily modular construction hot in commercial development, but as unemployment drops and single family housing becomes less affordable in desirable and growing cities, luxury apartments are starting to appeal to buyers who gave up the search for buying. As things like temporary, sustainability, and economic factoring come into play, cities are scrambling to provide housing faster and cheaper. Boston held a design competition where the winner used modular building design. A common construction pain point is the lack of labor, which modular construction can help reduce labor costs but still maintain high quality results.

With a prediction of all sectors of construction increasing in 2017, you can expect to see more companies turn to modular building, especially in the housing industry, whether it is apartments, townhomes, or even temporary housing for workers who are aiding in the growth of specific economic areas. In fact, lease a whole ‘camp’ from Aries Building Systems!

Multifamily Modular Construction is Gaining Groundmarshall2019-08-30T17:47:05+00:00

15 05, 2017

Customizing Your Modular Building: A Guide from Aries

Chelsea2024-11-13T18:08:52+00:00

No matter the industry, no matter the need, Aries has a custom solution for you. We supply modular building built to your specifications- your branding, your climate, in town or out.

In the middle of nowhere? No problem! We specialize in remote laundry & storage facilities, recreation and state-of-the-art gyms, and full service kitchens and dining services.

Design your modular building to your companies’ branding and aesthetics. Choose from a variety of interior/exterior colors.

Arid? Frigid? Unpredictable? Aries has you covered – literally. HVAC and heating systems are available for every unit, all in a smart, energy efficient design and layout. We also have a variety of self-sufficiency features such as waste systems & generators.

Want to learn more? Get in touch with Aries at (888) 995-0284.

About Reliant Asset Management

Aries Business Building Systems is a subsidiary of Reliant Asset Management. RAM specializes in supplying remote work force and commercial modular buildings for a wide range of industries and applications across the U.S. and Canada. The company is a single source contact and contract for all services necessary to ensure that every aspect of the required structure is met or exceeded. With a seasoned team of modular building experts, Reliant provides a wide range of integrated offerings including customized design, manufacturing, transportation, construction, support services and financing to name a few. In addition to being named to the Forbes list of America’s Top 20 Most Promising Companies, Reliant was also ranked number 3 on the 2014 Inc. 500, Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

Customizing Your Modular Building: A Guide from AriesChelsea2024-11-13T18:08:52+00:00

2 05, 2017

Employee Spotlight – Farokh Ram

Chelsea2019-02-08T21:57:56+00:00

For those that put stock in anagrams, it’s hard to not notice the irony of a man named Farokh Ram holding the position of RAM’s General Manager and “obstacle remover and lead everything-er” at Reliant Asset Management. His duties at RAM cover a wide array of responsibilities: Remarketing, lease initiation and maintenance, customer relations, 3^rd party dealer relations, and the management of company-wide government contracts and the portfolios of 3^rd party leased assets, business development and capture. In other words, he’s a very busy man.

Prior to coming onboard with RAM 4 years back, Farokh’s primary focus was real estate and property management. In fact, he still retains his real estate license and practices on the side. (How much do you want to bet that this is a man that needs very little sleep?!) Before his real estate career, Farokh worked with Resun Leasing. If you know your RAM history, Resun Leasing was one of the earlier iterations of the company – RAM/ABS/AMSI – also founded by Barry and Mike Roman. This was when his pilgrimage into the modular building industry began, in 1998 alongside the Roman brothers way-back-when. And before this? Take a wild guess. Never mind, you’ll never guess: he ran his own business for over a decade involving the import, distribution, wholesale, and retail of cut flowers and ornamental plants in the Washington DC area. One can quickly come to realize that Farokh is a person that fully commits to life, and all it has to offer.

When asked, “When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?” Ram’s response was, “I love to travel, although I don’t do nearly enough of it. I like going out and walking, milling about in and around Washington DC, discover new neighborhoods, buildings, points of interest, stopping in at restaurants and bars and test driving, and generally canvassing areas. I can do this alone, or with my wife, or daughters, or dog, or a friend or two, or any combination thereof. On any given weekend, I can be expected to spend a fair number of hours shopping for and preparing meals at home. I also keep up with my real estate interests to the extent possible.”

And his perfect day? “A perfect day would be away from home, perhaps on vacation, in a new place where I have spent a few days already and gotten to know the neighborhood. Family and friends would be along with me and staying at a nice rented house. I would get up early and go to the market and buy all the ingredients for a nice supper meal. Come home and put away the purchases and meet up with all the rest of the company as they wake up and get going, have breakfast, and set about the plans for the day which would preferably include a trip to a very cool beach. Come back in the late afternoon, clean up and set about preparing the evening meal with the help of others in the company, put out a nice spread and enjoy a wonderful dinner with family and friends, in a relaxed and positive energy frame of mind.” (Is it me, or can you foresee Farokh opening a Bed & Breakfast someday?)

And now we know why Farokh Ram brings a certain “X factor” to the family of Aries companies. He understands independence, accountability, creativity, and balance. These are also the very things that he appreciates about working with Aries/RAM. “The latitude and trust afforded top down to the employees, and an entrepreneurial culture of work and expertise that is at first glance unassuming, yet brings out the best in everyone. A spirit of cooperation, receptivity, and responsiveness. An attitude that says “….yes, that is possible.” Yes, Farokh Ram. The future is bright for Reliant Asset Management and the Aries team. The world IS your oyster.

Employee Spotlight – Farokh RamChelsea2019-02-08T21:57:56+00:00

6 04, 2017

Aries Building Systems to Provide Prefabricated Recreation Center for New Jersey Community

marshall2024-05-01T13:32:07+00:00

Aries Building Systems was recently awarded a 1-million-dollar contract with the city of Paterson, New Jersey to build a prefabricated recreation center for indoor sports at Buckley Park.

Sitting council members voted for Aries to receive the contract in a 7-1 vote, after reviewing our previous experience in delivering high-quality modular construction to local government for civil applications. The contract would involve the creation, transportation and installation of an all-inclusive modular prefabricated recreation center and multi-purpose center.

Doesn’t your community deserve a new recreation center? Download our FREE guide to building modular to learn how to make it a reality!

Aries looks forward to delivering a reliable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing modular building that will serve to entertain the great community of Paterson, and we’re going to use the full extent of our turnkey modular construction system to do it.

Are you a local government that is interested in working with Aries Building System for your civic application modular project? We would love to work with you! Our modular buildings are custom-tailored to any style or use that you need. Build it better and build it faster with Aries at your side. Call today: (888) 995-0284

About Reliant Asset Management

Aries Business Building Systems is a subsidiary of Reliant Asset Management. RAM specializes in supplying remote work force and commercial modular buildings for a wide range of industries and applications across the U.S. and Canada. The company is a single source contact and contract for all services necessary to ensure that every aspect of the required structure is met or exceeded. With a seasoned team of modular building experts, Reliant provides a wide range of integrated offerings including customized design, manufacturing, transportation, construction, support services and financing to name a few. In addition to being named to the Forbes list of America’s Top 20 Most Promising Companies, Reliant was also ranked number 3 on the 2014 Inc. 500, Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

Aries Building Systems to Provide Prefabricated Recreation Center for New Jersey Communitymarshall2024-05-01T13:32:07+00:00

3 04, 2017

Getting the RAM Report is as Easy as 1 2 3!

Chelsea2019-02-08T20:42:47+00:00

Are you interested in receiving our quarterly newsletter, the RAM Report, but aren’t sure how to sign up for it? Well you’re in luck, because we’ve created a fun and informative video to teach you how to do just that!

This is the first in a new series of videos from Aries Building Systems, covering everything from modular inventory, to the modular construction process, to Aries company culture, and so much more! We hope you’ll subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up to date with all of our great video content!

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The RAM Report is the Aries’ family of companies’ quarterly newsletter designed to keep the public abreast of our goings-on around the globe! Some features include Employee Spotlight (our own VisionARIES), news stories from our modular housing division Aries Residence Suites, top blogs from the previous quarter, and so much more! Sign up today by following the instructions in the video or keep scrolling to sign up right from this blog post!

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Getting the RAM Report is as Easy as 1 2 3!Chelsea2019-02-08T20:42:47+00:00

23 03, 2017

Modular Housing Could Be the Key to Combating Homelessness

Chelsea2024-11-12T19:33:45+00:00

Sustainability is the goal of the future, and especially so when it comes to helping the homeless. Modular housing has many purposes and features, but modular buildings has one great benefit: modular units can be built ANYWHERE in a short amount of time.

Depending on where the need is, factory-built modular housing can be assembled and transported and be as temporary as a city would need it to be. Take the YMCA’s free to low-cost housing in London, which provides accommodations for 36 homeless in south London. It was so successful that the YMCA is developing another nearby to help bridge the gap in housing solutions in Cardiff. Also, while still in the prototype phase and coming up against a lot of commentary, ‘Homes for the Homeless’ is an architect’s Indiegogo campaign to offer modular shelters built off the side of buildings. In places where housing is at an extreme shortage and needs to be built on an extreme budget, architects are turning to modular to solve a housing crisis and offer a solution where even a ‘basic modular building’ is better than what most already have.

At one of Aries modular workforce camps, a light rain soaks into a wooden plank deck with rows of modular units serving as housing on either side.

In Hawaii, West Oahu, a non-profit was selected to help manage several modular properties that were built to house homeless families. Once in the prefabricated units, the non-profit will assign a case manager to assist the family with getting more assistance on finance management, work, health and more. Because many homeless are disabled, the modular units were compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

With almost 7,000 homeless people in San Francisco and the cost of $30,000 for one bed in a shelter creating a fiscal problem for the government, many developers are jumping on the chance to pitch the city for modular housing options. Prefabricated modular housing is not only cheaper for the city, but it’s also safer. Most shelters have communal kitchens and don’t have private bathrooms, and housing coalitions are becoming more open to using modular construction to cut housing costs and production.

Community First in Austin went a step further and created an entire village for the homeless using RV’s and prefabricated modular homes similar to Aries Residence Suites Man Camps. Austin spends around $40,000 per homeless person, and will ultimately save $3 million per year for taxpayers. In Charlotte, a similar community saved the city $1.8 million a year.

Seattle is seriously weighing the use of modular construction to help solve a homeless problem as the flexibility of prefabricated modular units are not only attractive (a complaint many local homeowners have for valuation problems on their residences) but they are fully compliant with zoning, ADA, and are configurable and re-configurable to adjust to need and demand.

With homelessness on the rise…these architecture students are presenting a prototype called ‘Hope of the Valley’ and are currently negotiating for land to develop prefabricated housing from scavenged goods. In LA County there are roughly 5,000 homeless and only 900 beds, so time is of the essence. The student aims to create modular and mobile shelters that can be mass-produced and pre-certified by the city and placed on under-utilized land. They also want a system that can be broken down when development picks up.

Aries Buildings is committed to being at the forefront of modular innovation, and that means providing affordable and time-saving solutions for all different kinds of communities. If you’d like to know more about our philanthropic work as a company, check out our page dedicated to the subject.

Modular Housing Could Be the Key to Combating HomelessnessChelsea2024-11-12T19:33:45+00:00

16 03, 2017

Modular Building Is the New Trend in Hospitality

marshall2025-02-08T00:55:24+00:00

Modular building is hitting the hospitality and tourism industry in a big way. In fact, if you’ve travelled anywhere in the United States in the past few years, chances are you’ve stayed in a hotel with modular elements! The trend is becoming so ubiquitous in the industry that it’s often nearly impossible to discern if a hotel or event spaces was built with traditional building techniques or with modular building techniques. Investors and developers keen to cash in on the steep ROI hotels afford are helping the revolutionary building system take off.

If you want big name examples, look no further than the Doubletree in Tallahassee, Florida. The hotel, which is owned by Hilton, used prefabricated modular elements to add valuable amenities and attract guests with minimal renovation time (always a concern in the industry).

Elsewhere, big names in the hotel world are looking to modular building to help build out franchise locations and corporate housing, both for the speed to market and the ease at which these units can be outfitted with consistent branding. Developers know that getting “heads on beds” as quickly as possible translates to higher profits, and modular delivers completed units in up to half the time.

By utilizing cutting edge building techniques such as indoor construction, segmented installation, and enhanced safety protocols, modular building reduces waste and materials loss while maximizing efficiency to bring hospitality companies a superior product in record time. With modular, Canyon Lodge and Cabins in Xanterra Park was able to reduce their time to occupancy to just six months!

Are you a project coordinator or project manager for a hospitality group? Aries wants to work with you! Our custom-designed modular buildings are a great fit for pop-up hotels and events! Build it better and build it faster with Aries by your side. Call today: (888) 995-0284.

Modular Building Is the New Trend in Hospitalitymarshall2025-02-08T00:55:24+00:00

10 03, 2017

From Dream to Reality in No Time Flat: Modular Makes it Possible

Chelsea2024-05-02T09:10:09+00:00

As an entrepreneur, you know that every moment you spend preparing to do business would be better served actually doing business. No matter the industry in which you operate – whether it be retail, administrative, medical, or accommodations – reducing the time to occupancy is critical for the overall well-being of your business. In this pursuit, utilizing Aries Building’s construction of new modular buildings – or customizing our used modular inventory – is the perfect solution.

Why trust us? Aries constructs modular buildings in a climate controlled environment, safe from external forces that could set back the production of a traditionally constructed building – costing your business time and expense. Another advantage to modular building is often overlooked: the site preparation and unit construction are performed simultaneously. This can minimize your projected project cost by 30%, 40% – even 50% – not to mention you’ll be open for business in half the time.

If the idea of modular buildings conjures up imagery of dingy school portables, worry not; today’s modular buildings are virtually indiscernible from those built with traditional methods. When combined with Aries’ top of the line quality control and indoor construction technique, your modular unit will be sturdier and more reliable than its traditionally built counterpart. To reiterate, your modular unit can be every bit as aesthetically pleasing as traditional buildings at a fraction of the cost. We can create new buildings or retool one of our pre-owned units to accurately represent your business.

When a quick return on investment (ROI) is the name of the game, partnering with a modular building manufacturer like Aries Building Systems can help you succeed faster than you thought possible.

Aries’ turnkey solutions are perfect for turning your business’ dreams into a reality. From start to finish, Aries makes it happen.

CALL US TODAY AT (703) 820-2900 to get started. Or see our banner below to browse our used modular inventory.

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From Dream to Reality in No Time Flat: Modular Makes it PossibleChelsea2024-05-02T09:10:09+00:00

4 03, 2017

WATCH: Workforce Housing in North Dakota – Aries Style

Chelsea2019-02-18T14:47:50+00:00

Take a closer look at one of our man camps operated by our partner company, Aries Residence Suites, in Williston, North Dakota. Our workforce housing accommodations are a cut above the rest; featuring well-appointed cabins, recreation centers, community kitchens, and more. This video featuring The Aries Guy Trey will fill you in on all the details!

About Reliant Asset Management (RAM)

Reliant Asset Management provides premier modular space solutions to a variety of growing industries in the U.S. and Canada including the energy, education, healthcare, and government markets.
Through our multiple subsidiaries, including Aries Building Systems, we offer a comprehensive array of products and services that include design, manufacturing, installation, operation, and financing.
Learn more about our other subsidiary Advanced Modular Space and browse our online catalog of preowned modular buildings: http://www.advancedmodularspace.com
Aries Building Systems Contact: (888) 995-2971 or [email protected]

WATCH: Workforce Housing in North Dakota – Aries StyleChelsea2019-02-18T14:47:50+00:00

22 02, 2017

Pre-Fabulous Possibilities

marshall2024-05-02T09:14:01+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!

NEED A MODULAR BUILDING FOR YOUR BIG PROJECT?

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Pre-Fabulous Possibilitiesmarshall2024-05-02T09:14:01+00:00