Since the modular industry is continually expanding and changing, staying on top of the most recent trends can be challenging. Ten months into 2022 and we’re excited to share and have compiled some of the top modular building news for you. Here are noteworthy innovations in modular construction highlighted by month!
January
5 Innovative Applications for Modular Buildings You Need to Know About
Changes in the construction industry were required as Covid-19 started to impact various regions of the world in early 2020. The pandemic has increased interest in alternatives, like modular construction, even though traditional bricks-and-mortar construction is still the most common technique in the United Kingdom. The Inter Press Service News Agency highlights the most successful uses of modular methods in the modern construction industry in this article.
February
Chester County Hospital to Add Modular Units in Response to Hospital Closures as Wait Times Hit 9 Hours
The West Goshen Township supervisors voted unanimously to waive the land development requirements and allow Chester County Hospital to add an almost 3,000-square-foot modular emergency room with 12 exam/treatment areas in response to Jennersville Hospital and Brandywine Hospital’s closure by Tower Health. See the Daily Local News story for additional information on how and why they were forced to use modular as a solution.
March
Oscars 2022: Best Visual Effects Predictions
Yes, modular buildings were used in making Free Guy! The value of modular buildings in producing Oscar-nominated visual effects is acknowledged even by the digital effects community. Check out the details here.
April
2022 World of Modular
MBI’s 2022 World of Modular conference drew more than 1,000 attendees across the modular building sector and was a great success. Over four event-packed days, participants could catch up, learn, network, and have fun at the lavish La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Visit the event website to learn more about the forthcoming MBI 2023 event.
May
Builders, MBI Press for Modular Standards
The promise of modular construction, which, in theory, allows for the reuse of designs, offers speedy returns on investments, and lowers labor costs, among many other advantages, is reportedly hampered by a lack of national regulatory standards. The barriers to production, shipping, and the drive for standardization in the modular business are covered in further detail in this article by Construction Dive.
June
Van Metre Homes Completes Modular Townhouse Prototype in Virginia
The top modular building news for this month is from Van Metre Homes. Modular building has been a subject of experimentation by Van Metre Homes in manufacturing homes on the East Coast. The Chantilly, Virginia, all-electric, modular building generates more energy than it consumes and serves as a model for home builders. You can check out the whole article on the Builder website for more details.
July
How Redding School of the Arts Plans to Open a New High School in August
In preparation for the academic year 2022-2023, Redding School of the Arts planned to erect four modular structures to house a temporary high school. They have long wanted to proceed with the idea of building a high school close to their site off Shasta View Drive. Read on to learn more from Record Searchlight’s piece.
August
Rego Restaurant Group Develops Modular Construction Units
Franchisees will be able to construct sufficient spaces for conventional restaurants thanks to the modular eateries, known as Qube for Quiznos and Baja Shack for Taco Del Mar. This might fast-track development and cut down on the time and expense of construction. According to experts interviewed by Restaurant Dive, traditional drive-thrus can take more than a year to operate due to current construction permitting and supply chain delays.
September
Oaxaca Interests to Open HiFAB, A Texas Modular Home Plant
The opening of HiFAB, a manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, has been announced by Oaxaca Interests with an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability. The factory’s primary output will be haciendas; it will dedicate itself to producing modular homes. Full details can be read on Builder’s website.
October
2022 European Summit
Modular Building Institute (MBI), which has more than 480 member companies across 20 nations, is increasing its European members’ participation and creating chances to promote and expand commercial modular construction globally. For two days of networking, education, and planning for the modular building sector, join the MBI European Council and other international members in Barcelona, Spain.
The Future is Modular and Aries is a Great Provider
Around the year, Aries is in the top modular building news. In addition to prefabricated office buildings, construction trailers, portable schools, mobile hospitals, labor housing at oil pipeline sites, storage containers, and areas for disaster recovery relief, Aries is well-renowned as one of the most significant American suppliers of modular buildings. We provide complete turnkey solutions, outstanding customer support, and flexible financing alternatives.
To achieve mutually beneficial results and outcomes, Aries, as a business, prioritizes excellent customer service and consistently supports the notion of accomplishing together by learning from our clients.
About Aries
The leading commercial modular space solutions supplier is Houston, Texas-based, privately-owned Aries. We provide a variety of funding alternatives and have a history of completing big and small projects. For the medical, educational, construction, and commercial sectors in North America, Aries has a vast network of modular space solutions. Aries has structures available right away to meet the needs of the healthcare and educational sectors as well as any temporary or permanent housing requirements.
Please don’t pass up the opportunity to buy from us! Call (U.S.) 1-888-598-8869 or visit Aries at www.ariesbuildings.com.
