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Modular Construction and Construction Efficiency

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Traditional Building Construction Methods

Highlights of obstacles•Building site conditions•Adverse weather conditions•Multiple trade scheduling•Special Inspections•Material availability issues•Critical Path and “domino” effect

• Window and GWB example

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Manufactured Product Assembly Process

Highlights of efficiencies•Controlled environment•Detailed engineering and modeling•Prototype development •Internal coordination•Extensive Quality Control•Material planning•Precision details and assembly

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Integration of construction and manufacturing

Obstacles overcome•Project control through schedule•Extensive shop drawing and engineering •Model and prototype development•MRP system integration•In-house quality control systems

• Window flashing example•Compressed time-frame for completion•Increased off-site fabrication trend

• Wall panels• Precast concrete• Trusses• Structural Systems

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Project Planning and Detailing ProcessModular Construction Design Process•Modular fabricator involved early to optimize advantages•Integrated systems and details•Design for Manufacturability•Detailed shop drawing and submittals•Extensive planning:

• Parametric Programming• Materials Resource Planning

•Coordinated details in-plant carryover to field

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Project Planning and Detailing ProcessStandardization and Performance•Standard details increase performance•Streamlined design process•Variables and coordination limited•Detailed specification review early in design •Optimization of selected finishes•Virtual real-time pricing updates•Compressed submittal process•Single source for potential conflicts

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Project Efficiencies - SchedulingSchedule Performance Enhanced•Coincident on-site and off-site tasks

• On-site construction tasks • Modular fabrication off-site

•Coordinated start dates and work•Modular schedule precision•Erection•Completion of building at site

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Project Efficiencies – Quality AssuranceQuality Control Systems and Procedures•Detailed systems for inspections

• Structural Steel• Welding• Concrete• MEP Systems• Fire rated assemblies• Finishes and casework

•Documentation• QC Travelers• Engineering change documentation• Database of deficiencies and corrective action• Post-Occupancy response

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Energy Efficiency – Reduced WasteMaterial Optimization•Optimized usage planning

• Steel Framing• Gypsum Wallboard• Cast Iron, Copper and Steel Pipe• Electrical wiring

•Reduction of refuse• Gypsum recycling• Cardboard recycling• Steel waste virtually eliminated• Results in 70% reduced refuse per SF

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Energy Efficiency – Energy AnalysisEarly stage energy modeling•In-house energy analysis

• eQuest schematic modeling• Advanced life-cycle performance• Optimized equipment

•Trade-off cost analysis• Baseline cost projections• Marginal cost analysis• Historical cost data• Optimized envelope performance

• How much is too much?Standard Practice Energy Savings• Reduced waste• Optimized envelope• Infiltration performance• Energy Star

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Overall Efficiency – Various BenefitsVarious benefits•Local neighborhood impact

• Reduced on-site noise• Shortened Construction time• Reduced deliveries

•Worker health benefits• 40-60% indoor work• Managed particulate program• Vision safety controls

•Increased worker safety• Cleaner work environment• All work at one-story• Safety training program and supporting

environment

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Modular Construction and Construction Efficiency