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Modular Manufacturing Solutions
We offers substantial construction experience, competitive pricing, financial strength, integrity and a commitment
Prefabricated Building Solutions
The geographical diversity, project complexity and public nature of civil work on most challenging industry.
Architectural Modular Design
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End-to-End Modular Design and Construction
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Industries We Serve
- Residential Developments: High-quality, scalable housing solutions.
- Commercial Projects: Durable and versatile office spaces, retail outlets, and industrial units.
- Education and Healthcare: Rapidly deployable facilities that meet the demands of modern institutions.
- Hospitality and Leisure: Stylish and functional structures for hotels, resorts, and recreational facilities.
Elevate Your Project with
Modern Modular Architecture
At Mandeville, we’re committed to redefining the possibilities of modular design. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, our modular construction and manufacturing services are tailored to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world.
Why Choose Mandeville?
Our team uses streamlined hybrid steel solutions and industrialized methods that prioritize speed and accuracy. These techniques help us produce a cost-effective and ultra-sustainable product faster than traditional construction.
We always strive to provide outstanding modular buildings and systems. You can also count on us to coordinate with you from start to finish.
Efficiency
Accelerate project timelines with our advanced modular manufacturing solutions that minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Customization
Our expertise in architectural modular design allows us to tailor solutions to your unique requirements.
Sustainability:
We prioritize eco-friendly practices, ensuring all prefabricated building modules are designed with minimal environmental impact.
Scalability
Whether a small project or a large-scale development, our modular construction and manufacturing solutions adapt effortlessly to your needs.
mandeville HAS GENERATED
saving of $250M On completed Projects
Since 2008
We focus on the interests of local communities such that the projects minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits.
OUR PROJECTS
Our Process
- Consultation and Planning: Collaborate with our module building experts to outline your goals and design specifications.
- Architectural Modular Design: Develop bespoke prefabricated building solutions that align with your project’s vision.
- Modular Manufacturing: Leverage advanced techniques to produce precision-built modular solutions in a controlled environment.
- Delivery and Installation: Seamlessly transport and assemble prefabricated building modules on-site for a streamlined construction process.
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asked questions
Modular Buildings FAQ: To what code are modular buildings constructed?
It is crucial to understand the significance of the “modular building process” when considering construction methods. A modularly constructed building simply means that the materials were delivered to an off-site location (the modular manufacturing facility), assembled into components or three-dimensional building modules, then transported to the final site for assembly. As such a building constructed in this manner must still meet all the same building codes and requirements as if it were built on-site. This is most commonly a version of the International Building Code (IBC) in the U.S. or the National Building Code (NBC) in Canada.
Modular Buildings FAQ: Do the buildings last as long as site-built? Same quality?
A building constructed using modular building process methods will last as long (if not longer than) a traditional site-built structure. Again, the building is constructed to the same building codes and must meet the same wind, snow, and seismic conditions. While there is limited research to prove this point, one such study does exist. Following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, FEMA commissioned a study called “Building Performance: Hurricane Andrew in Florida” comparing site-built, modular, and manufactured housing. In that report, FEMA found “Overall, relatively minimal structural damage was noted in wood-framed modular housing developments. The module-to-module combination of the units appears to have provided an inherently rigid system that performed much better than conventional residential framing.”
Modular Buildings FAQ: Is it cheaper/less expensive?
Generally speaking, yes. There are a lot of variables with a modular project, just as there are with a conventional construction project. The availability and cost of on-site labor is a key factor. In larger urban areas where labor is scarce and/or more expensive, shifting construction to an off-site (often rural) location can yield significant cost savings.
Additionally, the modular building process offers significant advantages in terms of efficiency and cost savings. Fewer labor hours are needed to complete a comparable project and waste is significantly reduced. The shortened construction schedule can reduce the time needed for a construction loan and can dramatically advance the occupancy date, critical considerations for revenue-generating businesses such as hotels and fast-food restaurants.
McGraw-Hill published a Smart Market Report titled “Prefabrication and Modularization: Increasing Productivity in the Construction Industry.” Through an internet survey of hundreds of AEC professionals, the report found: “Sixty-five percent report that project budgets were decreased—forty-one percent by six percent or more.”
Perhaps as significant as the cost reduction is the cost certainty with modular projects. Early communication and integration of the entire construction team leads to fewer change orders and a more predictable budget.
Modular Buildings FAQ: Isn’t this a new, untested method for construction?
Far from it! A report from 1670 indicates a prefabricated building was shipped by boat from England to the United States. In the 1800s, demand for modular housing increased as the country expanded westward. During the Gold Rush of 1849, more than 500 preassembled homes were shipped from factories in New York to destinations in California.
In the 1920s, Sam Kullman began manufacturing the popular “Kullman Diners” along the northeast coast.
In 1933, the first of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal communities, Arthurdale, West Virginia, was established. All types of modular structures were shipped there: post offices, stores, homes, and schools. After World War II, modular construction offered fast and low-cost homes to returning servicemen.
In the 1940s, the industry began to expand into commercial projects with the founding of industry giants Williams Scotsman (now WillScot), and ATCO in Alberta.
In 1969, Zachry Construction utilized modular construction techniques to complete a 21-story modular hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio. The hotel, still in operation, was the tallest modular building process in North America until the recent completion of the 32-story Pacific Park building in Brooklyn, New York.
Disney Corporation followed with completion of its Contemporary and Polynesian Resorts in 1972, constructed by U.S. Steel. There is a long history of innovative companies successfully utilizing modular construction techniques.
Modular Buildings FAQ: I’ve heard about “pop-up” or project specific manufacturing plants. Is that the same as a modular factory?
The modular factories detailed in this report are not project specific plants. Rather the companies build for several clients within a given geographic region (typically about a 500-mile radius from the factory). MBI has seen some examples of general contractors renting vacant warehouses near larger project sites and using these “pop-up” factories for some preassembly work and for materials staging and coordination. These are not automated plants and often do not incorporate assembly-line processes or lean manufacturing techniques. Rather these locations are often just an extension of the existing job site. If you’re interested in learning more about the modular buildings process, feel free to explore our comprehensive resources.
Modular Buildings FAQ: Do prevailing wages apply for work done in a modular factory?
No. Davis-Bacon rates and state prevailing wages laws typically are limited to the work performed “at the site.” By definition, work done in a modular factory is “off-site.” That said, there are many considerations and nuances to understand about the applicability of prevailing wages. Often state laws vary on this subject, so when in doubt, seek a legal opinion. Also, if a factory is established for a specific project and intended to only serve that project (see the pop-up example above), it will be considered an extension of the jobsite and prevailing wages will likely apply.
If you are interested in understanding more about the modular buildings process, we provide comprehensive information and resources on the subject.
Modular Buildings FAQ: So, why hasn’t it caught on before now? Why the sudden interest?
Until recently, developers and contractors seemed content with the status quo, regardless of the inherent and understood inefficiencies. Planning and preparing for those inefficiencies seemed easier than learning a different way of building for many.
Today, developers and owners are facing the “perfect storm” in the construction sector, including:
- A widely recognized skilled labor shortage that won’t get better anytime soon;
- High housing costs and low housing availability in urban areas, a condition that is worsening.
- A widely documented lack of productivity in construction; and, as previously mentioned,
- The increasing need for shorter construction schedules.
Adding to those factors, the construction industry has more fully embraced innovations and technologies that are leading towards more of an “industrialized construction process.”
More environmentally conscious customers are demanding greater accountability regarding wasted resources and the massive amount of construction debris that ends up in landfills annually. Modular construction is a proven solution to reduce construction waste.
Modular Buildings FAQ: Where is the industry headed? What other trends do you anticipate? Will this interest lead to greater adoption of modular construction?
If history is any indication, we will see a significant shift towards modular and off-site construction techniques over the next five years as greater numbers of the skilled labor force retire. The construction industry will (and must) evolve into a more industrialized and automated process – it is just inevitable. Every major industry has undergone this same transformation. The construction industry is the last holdout while clinging to a lost cause. The companies that build modular now and build it into their strategic plans will be more successful sooner.
In North America, the movement has begun. We are seeing some large general contractors and developers establish their own modular divisions, while others partner with existing modular manufacturers.
If you’re interested in learning more about the modular buildings process and how it can benefit your construction projects, we provide valuable information and insights on this topic.
Modular Buildings FAQ: How many square feet does the typical manufacturer produce in a year?
This is where the averages can be misleading. The number of modules a particular manufacturer produces each year depends on a few factors such as the type of project the company is building, the level of customization involved in the project, and the scope of the manufacturer’s contract (i.e., whether the customer wanted certain work to be completed on-site). Based on overall data obtained from 76 manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada, the average square footage produced in 2020 was 202,496.
Modular Buildings FAQ: Where can I learn more about modular construction?
This website, modular.org, contains a myriad of resources designed to educate industry professionals and laypersons alike:
- MBI’s magazine, Modular Advantage, contains interviews, insights, and case studies from manufacturers, builders, and designers from across the modular construction industry.
- MBI’s podcast, Inside Modular, features the industry’s established leaders and rising stars discussing topics ranging modular building development to the latest policies affecting the industry.
- MBI’s annual industry reports detail the growth and diversification of both sides of the modular construction industry.
- Our collection of modular construction research and whitepapers provides best practices and thought leadership from around the world.
Looking for specific information? Contact us at info@modular.org.
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