Welcome to this special expanded edition of Modular Advantage from the Modular Building Institute, offering a wealth of industry news, exclusive articles, and insights from across the MBI’s membership
Board chair and CEO Stephen Shang shares his perspective on the exciting growth in the understanding and appreciation of modular construction among design professionals, and the role of the MBI is pushing this “design revolution” forward.
In Perspectives, Michael Hough of MJH Structural Engineers looks at College Road in South London, one of the world’s tallest modular buildings, while David Small, founder and CEO of Da Vinci Consulting, discusses the overlooked power of DfMA in modular construction.
Matthew Brown of FlexDecks explains why modular may be the smart investment when choosing the right ramp, and B Daniel Seltzer of RCM&D examines risk management strategies and insurance considerations in modular construction.
Rahul Bajaj of PFS TECO assesses the role of artificial intelligence in plan review, offering some dos and don’ts for AI use, while Kent Anderson of Wesco looks at the emergence of modular data centers.
Exclusive features
This edition’s exclusive features include a profile of Canadian architect Eisa Lee and a look at the design of Bethany Senior Terraces, New York City’s first modular Passivhaus senior housing project.
In addition, Stuart Emmons shares his unique journey from furniture building to “activist architect” and Rommel Sulit, founding principal and director of modular practice for Forge Craft Architecture + Design, discusses the implications of codes, contracts and intellectual property on modular construction.
There is much more besides, including news from around the industry, featured products, and case studies, all in this special expanded edition.
