When you think of traditional modular construction, most people imagine cheap, single- or two-story buildings, or a cookie-cutter house on a rolling truck being delivered to its permanent location. But modular construction methodology has come a long way. These days, modular construction involves fabricating a building’s core structural components — referred to as modules — in an off-site factory or facility, then transporting them to the construction site to later stack and assemble on a foundation or podium.
With technological gains and advantages have come greater risks, necessitating management oversight and meticulous planning.
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