Modular Building Institute Forms Canadian Foundation

Modular Building Institute Forms Canadian Foundation for Commercial Modular Construction Education and Research   Charlottesville, VA - The Modular Building Institute (MBI) is pleased to announce the formation of the MBI Canadian Foundation (MBICF) in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The MBICF was established for the purposes of advancing off-site non-residential building construction practices and technologies through research, [...]

Defending Modular Buildings

On August, 29, 2011 The Gazette published a response article in defense of modular buildings. In Defence of Modular Buildings ” Re: “Failing grade for trailers” (Gazette, Aug. 6).     The Gazette’s story on emergency classrooms in Haiti called into question the quality and durability of those modular classrooms. The reporters cited issues such [...]

Modular

Modular Construction News released a great article on how modular units are now being used in the Department of Corrections using steel units for cells. You can find a full version of the article here: www.modularconstructionnews.com   Modular Units: Construction Method Offers Quick, Inexpensive Solution By Peter Krasnow, FAIA By Peter Krasnow, FAIA Modular construction [...]

MBI: Modular Building Institute

Prevost Construction is proud to participate with Modular Building Institute. A brief history can be found on their website: www.modular.org. Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving non-residential modular construction.  Members are manufacturers, contractors, and dealers in two distinct segments of the industry – permanent modular construction (PMC) and relocatable buildings (RB). Associate members are [...]

Insulation- the Green Way

Prevost Construction is a proud customer of a great construction magazine,  Qualified Remodeler. This is where we get a lot of tricks of the trade, especially in the Go Green department. Below, find a great article that identifies the popular types of go green insulation. To view the homepage and to see a complete version of this [...]

Insure that baby!!

Modular Homes = a new construction that is cost efficient, eco friendly and can be built in a matter of days. Many people forget about all aspects of building, including insurance. When you construct a modular, how do you insure it? Below is a useful article that identifies steps you can take to properly insure [...]

Portable Classrooms

Recently, modular buildings are becoming very popular on school grounds across the nation. Many schools have invested in using portable classrooms instead of building additions onto schools. There are so many benefits using portable classrooms rather than building additions. One of the main reasons is the speed and ease with which modular buildings are set [...]

July House of the Month!

4 Ways to Improve Window Energy Efficiency

To improve performance of existing windows, consider storm windows, window films, and exterior roller shades before buying replacement windows. Below are four ways to help improve window energy efficiency: 1. Replacement windows-  full window replacement, insert windows (the old sashes come out and a whole new window inserts into your old window frame), and sash replacement [...]

Modular Homes in the UK

“The modular panels are built in the German factory to very exacting standards, using wood from sustainable sources. This project is at the cutting edge of modern methods of construction and it’s been a great experience to learn more about the approach and see it in action on site.”  Modular Construction is becoming more popular as [...]