The construction industry is changing. From high-resolution digital modeling or Building Information Modeling (BIM) to 3-D printing, industry leaders are redefining the way we conceptualize construction projects. Increasingly, contractors are discovering the advantages of prefabricated and modular construction. The modular construction market is projected to grow from approximately 92 billion dollars in 2018 to an […]
Continue ReadingWhat the Changing Mining Industry Means for Modular Construction
With the growth of clean energy and the recent elections, the future of the coal mining industry has been center stage. Namely, what will happen to it and all the businesses and people whose livelihoods are connected to it? The modular construction industry is no exception. Luckily, there are ways you can compensate for the […]
Continue ReadingA Guide to Drones & Construction
Drones are becoming widely popular in all sorts of commercial industries like filming and law enforcement. Modular construction is no exception. Some construction companies use drones to get a live view of the construction site and monitor its progress. If you own a construction company and are considering using drones, here’s what you need to […]
Continue ReadingWhat Green Roof Laws Mean for the Modular Industry
Many countries around the world like France and Canada are adopting green roof laws, which require commercial buildings to have solar panels and partially green roofs. Naturally, if America adopts these laws, it can affect the modular industry—but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. What is a Green Roof? A green roof is a […]
Continue ReadingNASA’s State-of-the-Art Work Platforms Shipped to VAB
This past April, NASA received one of its first shipments of work platforms for the Space Launch System (SLS) project. The original work platforms in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) were removed in 2013 to make way for these newer platforms that will help lead the way in the construction of the SLS. A Quick […]
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