Banker & Tradesman; Modular Construction Entering Commercial Arena with Fervor.

July 28, 2008 — For builders and developers in Boston's commercial construction business, addressing the heightened interest in and requirements of building to green standards - while doing so in a manner that is organized and not cost-prohibitive - has become one of the great challenges facing the industry.

It's a challenge that requires knowledge first and innovation second. Some of the most innovative solutions are coming from a little-known form of construction: factory-built permanent commercial modular construction. These whole buildings delivered to site are comparable to site-built construction in terms of design and architectural quality, while providing eco-friendly benefits that are inherent to the modular process.

Modular construction naturally lends itself to green and sustainable construction methods - the kinds of techniques that commercial real estate clients are often eagerly looking for. In short, less time on site and more time in an indoor controlled manufacturing plant produce material, time and energy savings...

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