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Modular Defined
Modular
buildings are constructed in sections, like building blocks.
The
modules are completed much quicker, are less expensive and are more
flexible than conventional construction.
Here’s
a comparison of the steps. The time you can save with modular
is breath-taking!
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Modular Advantage
Conventional Construction
Disadvantage
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The Modular Process
Whether
the building is huge or tiny the process is the same:
- From a customer’s dream we produce a
custom design, then we transfer that design to blueprint and start
construction.
- Work on the modules can
start in our factory before the foundation is poured. That shortens
construction time by weeks or months!
- Modules are
trucked to the site. They are between 80 and 90 percent
complete when they arrive.
- Cranes lift
the modules into position, crews link the units and seal the exterior
mate lines.
- Interior finish work is
quickly completed while outside landscapers add curb appeal.
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Our 2004 Indiana Tech Project is a good example
of the process!
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In
late winter 2004 Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne began design discussions
with us. Soon, they gave us a set of rough plans and a
purchase order. We quickly began adapting their plans into
the modular system. Simultaneously we began putting together
a team to manage site and finish work. Tech wanted
the building ready for the first students by July 31, 2004.
We promised success.
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In April, site debris was cleared and work
quickly began on the foundation. Meanwhile, design work at
our factory was near completion, materials were ordered and
construction began. Unlike “site-built”
construction the foundation does not have to be finished before
construction starts in the factory. The time savings can be months,
perhaps 40% of entire project durations. In fact,
the rough building can be complete before the foundation is ready.
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Modules were constructed in our factory in South
Whitley. Modules are engineered to connect with adjacent
modules, as well as those above and below. Modules are
engineered so water lines, HVAC, stairwells, power lines, sprinklers
and all of the other systems are in place when it leaves the
factory. All systems can then be quickly linked once all the
modules are in set.
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Trucks transported each module to the
site. Buildings that we engineered to standup to road
transportation were more than study enough for day-to-day foot
traffic. Each section was also built with a permanent
rubberized roof to keep it dry during transportation and assembly and
for future moisture protection. Despite heavy rains during
set up there was no damage to any of our modules and finishing work
went right on.
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Once the modules are on site they are quickly
connected and enclosed to avoid weather damage and uninvited
visitors. Finish work can immediately begin on the outside
and inside. In this case, interior walls received a
“Spanish Lace” treatment and a combination of brick
and vinyl was applied to the outside. The roof was built on
site, as well. Stairwells were added and the
“commons” on each floor were constructed.
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Each week during construction the Whitley
leadership team met with Indiana Tech representatives, architects and
city officials to resolve any problems and to coordinate the coming
week’s steps. By having a project manager from
Whitley on-site attention to detail was insured and the pace of finish
work was accelerated. Whitley coordinated the work of all of
the plumbers, carpenters, electricians, HVAC workers and masons during
the project to maximize efficiency.
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Roofing, final glass work, and attention to a
hundred other details are the last items in the process.
Landscaping has progressed all along during the spring and summer with
bushes, trees, grass seed and flowers added during the last days of
construction. A retention pond was added to the site to speed
drainage. Sidewalks were replaced
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The building was ready on July 31, 2004, only 83
days after the first “shovel” was turned on the
site. The building houses 45 students, provides them with
commons on each floor, has a modern kitchen in each of 12 apartments,
security systems, video door security for each apartment, a laundry
mat, sprinklers, ADA bathrooms, plenty of parking, picnic space outside
and attractive landscaping. Indiana Tech is happy with the
building and the City of Fort Wayne points to the redevelopment value
of the facility in the central city.
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Whitley Manufacturing Co, Inc.
Corporate Office
201 West First Street
PO Box 496
South Whitley, IN 46787
+1 (260) 723 5131
+1 (260) 723 6949 fax |
Modular Builders
2756 Fort Wayne Rd.
PO Box 505
Rochester, IN 46975-8613
+1 (574) 223-4934
+1 (574) 223-8779
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Whitley Evergreen
14219 Smokey Point Blvd
Marysville, WA 98271
+1 (360) 653-5790
+1 (360) 659-7735 fax |
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