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GREENTHINK 2010 – GREENTHINK 2010 – MODULAR 2.0MODULAR 2.0
Case Study: Using Modular to Build Green Employee Housing
12.03.10
These aren’t Mobile Homes!!!
Modular Construction – Employee Modular Construction – Employee HousingHousing
My first experience with modular construction
SURPRISED – what I learned about modular construction
FASCINATED – by the processEXCITED – by the results
Modular Construction – Employee Modular Construction – Employee HousingHousing
Provide some history of the modular industry◦What does
“modular construction” mean
◦Where did this industry start
Goals for our ConversationGoals for our Conversation
Provide a “Case Study” of Club Commons II◦Project
overview◦Process ◦Lessons
learned
Goals for our ConversationGoals for our Conversation
What does modular construction look like in the future?
Goals for our ConversationGoals for our Conversation
“Modular housing” is not “Mobile housing”
Can be considered “Prefabricated”
Today’s modular is much different than it has been in the past
Modular Construction – Modular Construction – PerceptionsPerceptions
Started a century ago
Sears and Roebuck Company
Modular Construction – HistoryModular Construction – History
Post World War II boomLate 1970, 80’s, & 90’s
technology increased complexities and sizes
Modular Construction – HistoryModular Construction – History
Today’s technology drives different markets, materials, and solutions
Modular Construction – HistoryModular Construction – History
Manufacturing in a controlled environment
Process is designed with efficiency and quality in mind
Modular Construction – RealityModular Construction – Reality
Utilizes “lean process” techniques
Modular Construction – RealityModular Construction – Reality
Sustainability starts with the plant itself◦Wood cut to standard
lengths reduce waste◦Any wood waste is
passed down the line for alternative uses
◦Full recycling program for all materials
◦Plant standard reduce material waste
Modular Construction – RealityModular Construction – Reality
Program was for “100” employee beds both seasonal and long term
SkiCo sold to Related Westpac
Club Commons II – Project Club Commons II – Project HistoryHistory
Location was an obstacle and opportunity
Club Commons II – Project Club Commons II – Project HistoryHistory
Match existing Club Commons I
Two 3-story buildings – “x” sqft and “x” sqft
Site area – “x” acres
Club Commons II – Project Club Commons II – Project ProgramProgram
Building One – “x” seasonal employee beds◦“X” 4-bedroom
units
Club Commons II – Project Club Commons II – Project ProgramProgram
Building Two – “x: long term employee beds◦“X” 1-bedroom
units◦“X” 2-bedroom
units◦“X” 3-bedroom
units
Club Commons II – Project Club Commons II – Project ProgramProgram
Deciding to go modular vs. traditional
Selecting a modular company as a partner
Reviewing the existing plans for adaptation
Redesigning within the constraints of the modular plan
Club Commons II – Designing Club Commons II – Designing ModularModular
Bringing on Subcontractors and Consultants early to assess the risks and assist in the design process
Planning the design process to interact with the construction process
Looking for gaps in responsibilities and scope
Innovating every step of the way
Club Commons II – Coordinating Club Commons II – Coordinating ModularModular
Assessing the modular partner’s sustainable standards
Selecting a LEED consultant for the team
Reviewing an early LEED checklist to understand which points we were going to go after
Submitting our final LEED Silver checklist
Club Commons II – Greening the Club Commons II – Greening the ProjectProject
Building the floor platformStanding the wallsFinishing the interior – MEPF, drywall,
trim, paint, fixturesFinishing the exterior – building wrap,
windows, claddingTrusses and roofStaging and wrapping for ship
Club Commons II – Factory Club Commons II – Factory ConstructionConstruction
Finalizing the logistics, sequencing, and schedule
Planning the shipping and staging storage
Constructing the site and utilitiesConstruction of foundation and
crawlspace
Club Commons II Club Commons II Building Modular – Site ActivitiesBuilding Modular – Site Activities
Box delivery to the site from staging area
Setting the boxesStitching the boxes togetherTotal of “x” boxesSet “x” boxes per day for a total of
“x” set days
Club Commons II – The Set and Club Commons II – The Set and StitchStitch
Standing the roofConnecting and installing the MEPFConstructing the decksBuilding the stairwells and storage
buildingsFinishing the interiorFinishing the exterior claddingFinalize the site and landscaping
Club Commons II – The On-site Club Commons II – The On-site ConstructionConstruction
Project duration of: “x” days or 5 months
Project costs of: $xxx per footBuilding 1 = xxxxx sqftBuilding 2 - xxxxx sqft
Club Commons II – The VerdictClub Commons II – The Verdict
Fire protectionHot Spots and icing issuesRecessed sprinkler heads
Club Commons II – Lessons Club Commons II – Lessons LearnedLearned
Still primarily residentialMedical is seeing a resurgenceSchools are moving beyond the
Williams ScotsmanLagging behind Europe and Japan
in innovation and use
The Modular Industry – The Modular Industry – Where is it Going Nationally?Where is it Going Nationally?
Great Britain and northern Europe are leading the way
Constraints of land are drivers for off-site construction
More diversified in the markets that utilize modular construction
Commercial and industrialMedicalSchoolsResidential
The Modular IndustryThe Modular IndustryInternational TrendsInternational Trends
A history lesson in Modular Construction◦These are not Mobile Homes!!◦The industry is over 100 years old◦Technology is driving the industry to
more diversification and innovation then ever before
◦Need to look beyond the box and beyond our borders for the future
SummarySummary
A “Case Study” of the Club Common II project◦Designing to be modular◦Coordinating the process◦Utilizing sustainable products and
processes◦Manufacturing for quality◦Combining off-site and on-site
construction for a successful project
Summary Summary
Where is the industry heading?◦Attitudes and trends are changing in
the US◦The economy and public are
demanding new ideas◦Need to look globally for the thought
leaders in the modular industry
Summary Summary
Questions? Questions?
Randell Johnson, AIA, LEED APRandell Johnson, AIA, LEED AP
(303) [email protected]