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Mākhers Studio: Tackling Workforce Housing, Local Job Creation, and Sustainable Living— One Container at a Time
With her background as a landscape architect and urban designer, Wanona Satcher launched Mākhers Studio in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, in 2017. The modular design company and manufacturing firm was created by to address the pressing issue of affordable housing.
Read MoreTraining for MBI Members and Beyond
MBI member companies and staff are eligible to access the MBI Learning Center as a benefit of MBI corporate membership.
Read MoreThe How-To Guide For Prefab Leaders: Actively Manage Your Prefab Schedule
By leveraging technology like Offsight to communicate updates to all stakeholders in real time, you can enable collaboration and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Read MoreStrong, Resilient, Sea-Crossing Boxes Repurposed Efficiently As Homes
Shipping containers have been manufactured in excess, to the point that some sit without being used. Creative designers saw that unused product, recognized its strength, resiliency, size and structure, and soon imagined it as a home. Now, in an environment where housing is in critical demand, shipping containers have been used in all types of housing.
Read MoreCastlegar Student Housing, Selkirk College
Modular construction was chosen as the ideal solution to provide high-quality, fast-track affordable housing for students, delivering a 3-storey, 30-module, 114-student bed building with a mass-timber main common
area for student amenities.
ROMAN Products, LLC is Now a Division of the Matrix Adhesives Group
ROMAN Products, LLC is Now a Division of the Matrix Adhesives Group ROMAN Products, LLC is now a division of the Matrix Adhesives Group (matrixadhesives.com). The Matrix Adhesives Group is a leading adhesive and sealant solutions development partner specializing in formulating, filling, blending, and contract packaging for consumer and industrial markets. By joining the Matrix…
Read MoreWorld’s Largest Modular Student Residence Opens in Hong Kong, CIMC Sets Benchmark for Construction Efficiency and Sustainability
World’s Largest Modular Student Residence Opens in Hong Kong, CIMC Sets Benchmark for Construction Efficiency and Sustainability The opening of the world’s largest modular student residence has attracted widespread attention from public. The project was completed two years ahead of schedule, showcasing groundbreaking efficiency and advanced construction technology in educational infrastructure. A Benchmark in Global…
Read MoreManchester Public Schools Temporary Classroom Space
The buildings can accommodate up to 1,000 students during construction of permanent buildings, allowing education to proceed without interruption. The modern and fully equipped modular learning spaces ensure a smooth transition for both students and staff.
Read MoreOldivai on 31st – Modular Housing, Rinse and Repeat
With a “kit-of-parts” approach, Oldivai on 31st demonstrated how a predesigned layout could deliver consistent programming and rapid deployment.
Read MoreWesco International Finalizes Purchase of Ascent
Wesco International Finalizes Purchase of Ascent, a Premier Provider of Data Center Facility Management Services Wesco International recently announced it has completed its purchase of Ascent, a privately held company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and a premier provider of data center facility management services. Wesco previously announced its plan to acquire Ascent on October 31. Ascent, known for its specialized data center facility…
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