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 [...]

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 [...]

Lego’s on Steroids

Check out this great article that identifies how modular units were used to help schools! Royal Concrete uses “Legos on Steroids” to build modular classrooms Source: www.SunSentinel.com By: Nadia Sorocka rsorocka@tribune.com Royal Palm Beach-based Royal Concrete Concepts is using innovative construction technology to help the School District of Palm Beach County and Palm Beach State College expand [...]

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 [...]