Prefabricating The Prefabricated

Modular Solutions keeps things moving fast by incorporating prefabricating stations during the modular construction process.   The greatest benefit to modular construction is the accelerated construction schedule, you gain time & expedited occupancy dates.

To keep our team moving faster we have prefabrication stations.   Our walls are constructed on tables & then set in place with cranes & forklifts.   Our ductwork is prefabricated and hung inside.    Our finishes can be completed in a quicker manner when they are constructed at the same time.

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Mohave Educational Services Cooperative

Modular Solutions, Ltd is awarded a five year contract with Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc.

Cooperative purchasing saves time and money

Modular Solutions, Ltd was awarded a cooperative contract with Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc on October 5, 2015.  This cooperative is extended to school districts and public agencies throughout Arizona.   Currently MESC has over 450 members in Arizona that utilize the cooperative services.  Contract#: 15H-MSL-1005

Modular Solutions, Ltd will be providing Preconstruction services , prefabricated design build permanent modular buildings, and site work to facilitate a turnkey building installation.

Projects can include educational facilities, employee housing, administration facilities, warehouse storage buildings, bus barns, commercial kitchen and dining facilities, STEM learning environment rooms, and more.

Let the expert team at Modular Solutions, Ltd help you with your next project.

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Modular Building In Arizona

We have a factory in Arizona, and often we are asked what is required to put a modular building in any location in Arizona.  There are a few key steps to follow to make sure you get your modular building designed, and properly coded to be placed in any city or county in Arizona.

• Check with the local zoning office and see what the roof snow load is- Cold country has harsher regulations for roof snow load and insulation values.
• Check the lay of the land.   ADA requirements are one of the challenges we see on undeveloped land sites.  Some extensive grading may be required and that can really add to the cost of your project quickly.
• See if there is an HOA in the area.  Sometimes local zoning or HOA will require very specific aesthetic finishes which will effect the design criteria and cost of your project
• When do you need the modular building?  It can sometimes take 90 days to six months to get through the local zoning office for approvals of a modular or site built project.

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Deck UP Your Mobile Office

Modular buildings have a reputation for being "spongey" or having floor movement. This is common in "industry-standard" units that build to meet the code. If you are steering away from a modular building because you don't like the way the floors feel, learn more about the sub floor or "DECKING".

A great solution is to just upgrade the thickness of the sub floor and you will see huge results. Our classroom modular buildings are typically 1 1/8" thick and this holds up to the daily traffic of children with stupendous results.

If you are looking for a short term or long term space solution it is great to have a stable floor underfoot. Clients looking for a permanent space solution will choose the concrete floor modular buildings and know they have selected a 50 year+ life cycle option. Architects will generally suggest you consider this in your total budget.
Since the cost of materials goes up with each grade of OSB or Plywood selected budget is often a concern, but once you feel the difference underfoot, you know you have made the right choice.
If you are not sure take a stroll through your local hardware store and look at the different decking materials, by seeing and feeling the difference you can have a complete understanding of the variables in quality and life cycle.


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Whisper, or upgrade your doors? Mobile Office Interior Doors

Have you ever been in an office and even with the door closed you can hear everything? There is a fix for that lets look at some options!
Industry standard doors are hollow core, and made out of a prefinished wood and get painted or have a veneer on them. While this type of door is inexpensive, it is hollow and sound can transfer under the door and through the door.

WHAT DOOR TO CHOOSE?
If you are looking for a door that will hold up for commercial traffic and will cut back on sound transmission, look at a solid core door in a steel jamb. The hinges are heavier duty, the jamb will last longer and the doors look great. A stained door slab is very attractive and will always give you a long life cycle. If you are just looking for function a very popular option is a veneer door. They come fire rated and hollow core. The cost is less expensive the life cycle shorter.

No Matter which doors you choose know that you have options, and there are "values" for quantity buying industry standards, and there are "values" for doors that will offer extended lifecycle and lower maintenance. Identify if security and other issues are a concern and start to narrow down your choices.

For more information on this topic contact our experts at Modular Solutions, Ltd
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Lower your modular building utility bills, ITS EASY!

How many times do you go the the mailbox and go "agghh" when you see the envelope from the local utility company? If you plan a little we have a few tips that can help you keep your bills lower without changing your consumption habits.

TIPS FOR KEEPING THE SUN OUT:
1. If you are just getting started consider passive solar options. In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn't involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.
2. Plant wisely, trees bushes and other landscape can block the sun and help cool down your structure
3. Exterior and interior shutters, help keep bills lower by blocking OUT the sun
4. Mini blinds, even a simple mini blind can make a little difference
5. Awnings & porches strategically placed to capture and block sun at prime times

Contact our experts for more tips and involve us in the early stages so our preconstruction team can design wisely!

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what are MPANELS?

Modular Solutions, Ltd has a great new product line to service our clients. MPANELS are panelized construction built off site and assembled on site in a matter of hours with a crane. Panelized construction has been around for many years, but MPANELS are trademarked and unique. We are able to panelize the walls & roof systems and rough in the plumbing & electrical so that the on site connections are quicker & more efficient.

The panelization of the new prefabricated building is completely unique. Every project is custom designed to meet the site requirements, the structural goals, and the aesthetic appeal. Our clients wanted to achieve a way to utilize traditional concrete slab floors, and get high ceilings and fun finishes. With traditional construction it took 6-12 months to see a building ready to occupy, with modular construction there were shipping and size limitations. MPANELS offer all of the benefits of modular construction with none of the limitations.

Benefits:
1. High ceilings and roofs
2. Pitched roofs in large complex structures
3. Watertight in a day
4. Interior & Exterior finishes unlimited
5. Concrete slab floors
6. Custom design, no limitations
7. Quick Occupancy 90 days or less in most cases
8. Wood or Steel construction
9. Working with the great team at Modular Solutions, Ltd

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Agricultural Buildings, Grow Wisely With Prefabricated Buildings

If you are an agricultural enterprise, chances are you have the opportunity to grow this year. Maybe you need a new barn, or storage, or office for the staff, or sleeping quarters for the crews.
The great thing about agricultural enterprise is that you are "zoning" exempt in most cases meaning QUICK, and AFFORDABLE building solutions!

Discover how we can meet your unique space needs by looking at all the options prefabricated buildings can offer:

AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS:
1. Pole barn: For storage of almost everything
2. Employee or staff living quarters: Equipped with food services or just living quarters
3. Office Space: For staff, keeping administrative offices for HR and other record keeping on site
4. Storage Facility: For hazard materials, general storage, feed, tools, equipment, etc
5. Produce Sales Office: If you operate a to the public sales facility nice to have a place to keep it covered
6. Livestock: Livestock Barns, and quarters to keep them from weather conditions
7. Farm Owners Residence: Custom modular homes for the owner and their families

The great thing is custom buildings can be manufactured out of the best material for the job! Wood sheds, steel Pole Barns, Steel Buildings, Aluminum Awnings, "recycle" wood alternative, concrete slab floor or no slab, traditional modular, HUD home, and more. We help you get the best value by meeting the need and working within your budget.

Agriculture has a rich history in the USA, and making ends meet gets tougher every year. Modular Solutions, Ltd is here to help you get creative space solutions to meet the ever changing needs of the farming business.

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Project Manager, For A Modular Project?

Many clients start learning about modular construction and have the misconception that because the project is a "modular" you just fill in some blanks on a specification form and your modular building arrives complete & ready to move into in 60 days. UNFORTUNATELY, this is far from reality. Modular construction has many moving parts and is infact more difficult to manage than a traditional site built project because things happen so rapidly.

If you hire a modular company one key to the success of the project will be if they have a site superintendent to oversee what happens on site and if they have a project manager to ensure the building is constructed correctly and the schedule coordination with site efforts is seamless.

What does a project manager do?
1. Over see initial plans to ensure they meet codes, and follow the clients expectations. Reviewing the plans with the client during every phase to offer helpful suggestions for successful design.
2. Create a master schedule for sub contractors and the general contracting part of the team to follow and comply with
3. Communicate all aspects of the project with the client, team members, site and factory team, local jurisdiction, state jurisdiction, and anyone who needs to know.
4. Has extensive history & relationship with subs and jurisdictions to keep the project on task, on budget, and on schedule.
5. Ensures the sub contracting team is licensed, bonded, insured, capable, has capacity & experience and is a good match for the job.....NOT just low bid!
6. Facilitates all permits, approvals, inspections, required with the site and the modular building.
7. Quality Control, at every turn and every aspect.
8. Has the best interest of our clients in mind. Our Project Managers always look out for the client and make sure they get what they have paid for- no short cuts allowed!
9. SAFETY! The project manager and the site manager put safety FIRST. Construction is very dangerous and has many hazards, Our Project and site managers are OSHA 30 certified.
10. Warranty. Since the project manager has been involved with the project since inception, the project manager is great at facilitating any warranty concerns or issues

so now, Do you tackle all of these tasks yourself and purchase from a trailer leasing company, or do you hire a DESIGN-BUILD firm that takes care of you from start to finish, and more!

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Steel Siding For A Modular Building, The Pros & Cons

Steel Siding is great on a modular building with its' low maintenance qualities, however with the new energy codes being adopted across the USA you may want to make some careful considerations regarding this option.

PROS:
1. Steel Siding is low maintenance
2. Steel Siding is pretty "off-the-shelf" for standard product lines & colors
3. Steel Siding is an attractive finish
4. Steel Siding has an extended life cycle
CONS:
1. With the new energy code you have to purchase more expensive special order insulated panels to meet the code in many cases
2. You may have to omit windows and other options to comply
3. If you purchase certain materials you have visible fastening heads
4. Color choices are limited in "reflective" qualities for better efficiency and energy code compliance
5. Other finishes are more cost-effective to purchase and install

All in all the siding industry is a strong choice, we encourage our clients to review the homework before making that purchasing decision.

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Mobile Offices And ADA Access

Every mobile office used for standard business practices needs to be ADA accessible. Frequently we are asked what is ADA, and how do we comply?
A typical mobile office sets 30" - 36" high off the ground if you have not excavated the site & made arrangements for a "grade-level" installation.
Ramps & stairs are pretty easy to get in place. We have several vendors across the USA that build "prefabricated" ramps & stairs, taking the guess work out!

We measure the threshold height, and in general you have 1' (one foot) of ramp for ever 1" (one inch) high 1:12 ratio. When a ramp hits 30' long in needs a intermediate landing which can cost money, so the best value is to set your threshold 30" or less.

Our ramp companies will custom design the ramp "pieces" and make sure it complies with federal ADA guidelines and our clients pass all inspections.

TIPS FOR MEETING ADA:
1. Can be build from any material but steel or aluminum are very low maintenance and durable
2. Prefabrication saves money, you don't have to pay for expensive site engineering & ramp design
3. ADA ramps have many intricacies, hire a professional that knows the codes
4. Measure twice, order once! Ensure what your threshold & rise are! Our team will measure & assume the liability & risk for door threshold on ramps & stairs we install.
5. Get a stamped set of plans,sealed by an engineer for local jurisdiction and approval
6. Identify if this is a short term or long term space solution, do you want awnings, decks and other additions to be included?


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Modular Building, Developing A Space Plan

When you are starting a project there are so many things to consider on how to get to the end of the goal which is more space. The best way to make sure you don't over build or under build your new modular building is to have a space plan in place. The reason this is critical is it helps you develop current and future space goals and function and flow on paper before you spend any money on architectural design and re-design.

At Modular Solutions, Ltd our team has a proprietary space planning guide that helps our clients develop realistic space planning goals based on function, flow, and feasibility. It would be great to have a 600 sq ft office for each employee, but that is not usually a practical or feasible solution.

TIPS FOR SPACE PLANNING:
1. How will the space(s) be used, what type of function
2. Who will occupy the modular building
3. How many hours a day will the new modular be occupied
4. Placement of spaces (who needs to be next to who for ease of doing business)
5. Specialty areas...are there any special construction needs in your facility
6. Storage spaces for janitorial, records, materials, etc
7. Conference & training rooms as meetings are an inevitable part of doing business
8. Break room, will you need a place to eat/prepare food maybe even a full service kitchen


This is just a brief glance at the things you should walk through during the preconstruction phase of your modular building project. Contact our team to get a full project assessment and help you plan for function, flow, and feasibility.

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Purchasing A Modular Building, Making It Through The Maze

When you start to look at all the options and the variable price range on purchasing a new modular building it can be very overwhelming. There are so many choices, and options, and every option you select can effect the price or the requirements on several other options.

QUICK TIPS TO BUYING A BETTER MODULAR BUILDING:
1. Always ask if a substitution will impact the quality (ie a thinner metal gauge, or a packaged door ilo of a real wood door)
2. Ask to see samples of the options-See first hand why or why not the substitution is a good choice
3. Look on the suppliers website. See if they are a strong and viable choice
4. Compare your bid exactly the same, then look at options
5. Are the components meant for commercial modular construction or are you getting residential grade materials
6. Are there any long lead decisions that will impact your schedule of the modular building installation


The goal in the end is to have a quality modular building that will last the same life cycle as a traditional site built structure. When you are investing in a major capital item such as a modular building you want a facility that will endure the test of time, weather, and use.

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Modular Building or Steel Building?

Making the decision to go modular or choose a steel building is one that many clients have had to wrestle through. Both have great qualities that make them unique and affordable, and both offer flexible construction options.

Some Tips For Consideration:

1. How quickly do you need your building?
2. Is it a temporary or permanent space need?
3. What is your budget?
4. Special Construction Requirements?
5. Energy Efficient Design Requirements?
6. Floor Load Requirements?
7. Plumbing & Electrical Considerations?
8. Mechanical Considerations?
9. Design-Build Requirements?
10. Permit and Site Challenges?
11. Soil Conditions?
12. Site Access, and Egress?
13. Interior & Exterior Finishes?
14. Local Design Standards?



Each Building will be custom based on many factors, but the best solution is to make an educated buying decision based on your facility goals. Modular Solutions, Ltd team can provide a steel building or a modular building for your site needs.

Contact our team at:
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Modular Buildings Excellent Solution For Unlevel Site Conditions

Need space, but the only location you have SLOPES more than expected? Modular buildings are the perfect solution! When the foundation system is designed properly a modular building is the key to saving money on site work, and getting the building in where you need it to be.

Traditional building construction pads requires lots of dirt work which can become very expensive. Moving Rocks or caleche out of the way can be cost prohibitive for placing a traditional built structure in a location.

TIPS FOR BUILDING ON UNLEVEL SITE CONDITIONS:
1. Pay for a professional survey, know what your site & soil conditions are
2. Make sure an experienced architect is on the team, over design can cost more than the budget can afford
3. Always look for alternative locations, if not available move forward
4. Have a project manager on site to ensure design criteria was met to avoid settling & other possible concerns in the future

Being creative and designing projects that have value & solve space needs are what the modular industry is known for.



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Modular Solutions For Restaurant Franchises

Fast food and drive through franchises are located in every small and large town in the USA. Most of the franchises have a "standard" footprint to follow and the way it is constructed is up to the franchise owner. Wouldn't it be great to get your franchise open in 60-90 days instead of 120-180 days?

Tips for franchise construction:
1. Can you get the concrete floor system? Most franchise operations want a concrete floor due to the heavy guest traffic with this type of use.
2. Can you get architectural embellishments? You will want to match the footprint & brand identification flawlessly.
3. Can you get high ceilings? Most restaurant applications are much more welcoming with a higher ceiling.
4. Can you get traditional financing for the deal? If you utilize a slab and have the right credit financing is readily available.

For more details on how to open your dream modular restaurant franchise contact our team at Modular Solutions, Ltd.
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Need to lease a mobile office? Consider your options!

Mobile office buildings are carried "in-stock", and available for short term or temporary space needs. When you are planning your space goals, you should also make sure you consider the long term goals so your company or organization does not spend alot of money on unrecoverable costs.

Great tips to consider when planning on a mobile office lease:

1. What money will be spent on drawings, plans , approvals for a short term fix? Is it better to wait a few more months and just put in your permanent modular building location?
2. What money will be spent on getting utility connections & fire sprinklers or life safety to the site? If the temporary location is near connections this makes great sense. If the connections are far away sometimes a lease can be cost prohibitive.
3. How much time will it really take to get the permits? Many agencies treat a temporary lease like a standard permanent addition, and require full document submittals and review process. This can add months onto a project schedule.
4. Evaluate if this is really a short term fix. There are other options such as lease to own or lease purchase that can add value to the purchase price should you choose to buy the modular building or keep it on site longer than expected.

What other options are there?
Lease with option: This has value of lease payments applied toward the purchase price "prestated" so you know your purchase price at any given time
Lease to own: Typically written as a "lease" with rights to purchase for $1.00 upon fulfillment of lease terms and conditions. Both of the above also have tax benefits in most states.


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Modular Dreams, Build It And They Will Come!

In a hard economy too many investors are holding back and not encouraging growth. Now that the US and other global economies are on a rebound it is time to take that chance and expand your dream!

Companies grow by adding new technology, or updating old machines, or adding more space for more employees. When non-profit and for profit firms are ready to grow they need to just take the chance, and go for it!

Modular buildings are the perfect solution for growing companies. In most cases banks and finance companies treat a modular addition as "equipment" and the building can be added on a long term lease, and the payments can be written off taxes! Win/Win!

Some great resources for 3rd party finance:
www.baystone.net Great for municipal and school districts or non profits
www.lease-smart.com Great for small growing businesses
www.ffb.com Great for mid size firms that need extra capital


We have a great network of 3rd party lenders that help growing firms with a dream, let us help you grow!


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Is your Modular Vendor a GSA Contract Holder?

What are the benefits of choosing a modular vendor that holds a GSA contract?

In the federal and educational industries studies have proven GSA vendors provide a better value than traditional design/bid/build methods of procurement.

Tips for selecting a GSA modular vendor:
1. Past Performance, experience- take the time to check their references.
2. How long have they been in business? Companies with a long record of successful performance are frequently a better choice than someone who is a start up or newer organization or new teams with less than five years in business.
3. Do they have sufficient bonding? Make sure your project costs & scope are covered within the bonding capacity limits of the company.
4. Will they dedicate the staffing and team members required to have a successful modular building project. This should include a preconstruction team, a project manager, a site manager, and key employees based on the scope.

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What Occupancy Is My Modular Building?

Modular buildings are the same as traditional construction when it comes to occupancy & use. Each type of facility can have multiple uses in the same building. Example a church or "A" assembly may have a school during the week and have "E" classrooms incorporated into the design. Any architectural design firm will tell you the importance is in the proper naming and function of the room and space.

This little cheat sheet will help you see what the general guidelines are for occupancy and use of your new modular building. By identifying areas that might be mixed occupancy or require fire separations, it is always great to meet with your design team during preconstruction and make sure we are incorporating the best flow & use of the facility.

Sometimes a wrong name on a room can be an expensive error. One example "B" offices can have professional improvement or training rooms without mixing your occupancy and using a higher square ft occupancy load. If you call this room a "conference room" or "meeting room" you will have mixed your occupancy and also raised your occupant load in the building.


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