When you hear the term "modular construction" and you have a negative reaction, then there is a good possibility that you misunderstand what it actually means. We have taken some of the most common misconceptions about Modular Buildings and have proven them wrong! Here are the real truths about Modular and how they can benefit your business, school, or office.

1. MISCONCEPTION
VS. TRUTH

2. If you automatically have an adverse reaction when you hear
the term “modular construction,” then you likely have some
misunderstandings about the whole process. This slideshow
is designed to highlight the major misconceptions that
people have and then establish what’s actually true.

3. Modular buildings are for
low-income clients.
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4. Modular buildings are made to fit a variety
of needs – not just for housing but also
for business, government, healthcare,
education and more.
They are indeed cost-eective, but they
are not necessarily inexpensive. They lead
to financial savings primarily because of
the drastically shorter construction timeline.
Although there are economical options
available to low-income clients, modular
buildings are not targeted toward people
of any particular financial status. As with
traditional construction, you can have
basic or you can have luxury.

5. Modular buildings
are low-quality and not
architecturally sound.
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6. The fact that modular buildings are
not built on-site does not mean they
are inferior structures. In fact, it’s the
opposite; construction takes place in
a controlled facility, where the workers
build separate modules that will be
assembled on-site.
The work that occurs in the factory
undergoes rigorous checks and
quality controls to ensure excellence.
The modules are thoroughly inspected
and then transported. Once they
reach their final site, they are assem-bled,
and the final product will
meet the same building codes
as traditionally built buildings.

7. Modular construction
doesn’t save time.
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8. It may sound like it would take extra time
to construct a building in a factory before
shipping it to where it will be assembled,
but the opposite is actually true. In fact,
one of the most convincing selling points
of modular construction is that it can
reduce the construction timeline from
design to completion by 40%.
Construction work at the factory happens
concurrently with site work, so there is no
need to wait for the foundation to be laid
to begin construction. With the bulk of
the construction taking place in a factory,
there is a reduced risk of weather related
delays. Working with M SPACE saves
even more time and eort for your company
because we manage all aspects of the
project from design to completion.

9. Modular buildings are
not aesthetically pleasing.
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10. Both the interior and exterior features
of modular buildings are customizable,
so their aesthetic appeal depends on
what each customer wants and their
budget. In addition to choosing the
various features, clients can select
from a variety of building styles.

11. Modular buildings are
for temporary use only.
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12. While it’s true that modular buildings
are often a great temporary solution,
advancements over the years in tech-nology
and materials have led to the
evolution of modular construction.
The industry consists of two dierent
types of construction: Permanent
Modular Construction (PMC) and
Relocatable Buildings. Depending
on each individual’s specific needs,
PMC is often an ideal option because
of the financial benefits of the quick
construction timeline.

13. Modular buildings are
bad for the environment.
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14. In reality, modular construction
is inherently greener than other
construction methods.
Less space is required for on-site
assembly because the
construction takes place o-site.
Since the modular buildings are
assembled on-site, fewer con-struction
supplies are needed,
which reduces local area waste
and cuts down on the environ-mental
impact.
More importantly, they can be
refurbished, reconfigured and
relocated for future use, which,
in eect, recycles the building
and saves materials.

15. Modular buildings are
not energy ecient.
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16. Modular buildings do not create any
added energy issues and many
designs significantly increase their
energy eciency.
Modular buildings can have basic
energy ecient options such as
lighting fixtures or can be constructed
using environmentally friendly
designs and green materials.
This might include using upgraded
insulation, double paned windows
and a thermal displacement
ventilation system (TDV).
The TDV system utilizes 40% less
energy and is at least 10 decibels
quieter than the average mixed ven-tilation
system. These features work
together to produce an energy
ecient building and a healthier
environment for the occupant.

17. Modular buildings can
only be one-story.
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18. Perhaps people have this misconception
because they have only seen one-story
modular buildings or can’t tell
that a larger building is modular.
The fact is, modular buildings are
completely customizable – even down
to the number of stories. They most
commonly go up to four stories high
in the U.S., but taller models are
possible. For example, a project in
Europe featured a 24-story modular
building for student housing. This feat
demonstrates the flexibility of modular
construction.

19. Modular buildings are
only for housing.
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20. Modular buildings are actually a perfect fit
for corporations. They can help speed
up your company’s construction timeline
and reduce your energy consumption.
The shortened timeline allows for earlier
building occupancy and for the company
to start generating a faster ROI.
Modular buildings can be ideal for the
field of education because the shorter
construction time allows schools to
quickly adjust to their growing student
body. Whether your business needs
something temporary, permanent or
both, modular buildings are ideal.

21. Hopefully any confusion or misunderstandings
about modular construction have been clarified.
Modular buildings are an excellent option to consider
for any construction project. If you have an upcoming
project and think modular might be the right choice,
contact M SPACE to discuss which modular options
would best fit your specific needs.
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