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Stack accesses its global supply chain and Buildings are produced in “modules” that, when
logistics expertise to manufacture the most put together on site, reflect the identical design
economic modular steel structures on the market, intent and specifications of the most sophisticated
delivering modules finished with some of the best site-built facility without compromise. Structurally,
construction products, fixtures and furnishings on modular buildings are generally stronger than
the global market today. conventional construction because each module is
engineered to independently withstand the rigours
WHAT IS MODULAR of transportation and craning onto foundations.
CONSTRUCTION
“Once together and sealed, the modules become
“Modular construction is a process in which a one integrated wall, floor, and roof assembly.
building is constructed off-site under controlled Building off-site facilitates better construction
plant conditions, using the same materials, and quality management,” says Higgins. Materials that
designed to the same codes and standards as are delivered to the plant location are safely and
conventionally built facilities—but in 25 to 50 per securely stored in the manufacturer’s warehouse to
cent less time,” says Jon Higgins, VP Construction, prevent damage or deterioration from moisture and
Stack Modular. the elements. Manufacturing plants have stringent
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