Development
Our development consulting services streamline modular building projects before design begins. Thinking modular first is cost-effective, reduces soft costs, and provides efficiency and success from conception to completion. Leveraging our experience, we help clients assess project viability and identify optimal building solutions that are tailored to their needs and budget. Our focus on a cost-effective strategy with quality fabricators helps projects get started.
Pre-Construction
Pre-construction involves careful planning, coordination and budgeting before construction starts, which is critical for modular projects. Working closely with clients, architects, engineers, and fabricators we can optimize project design and costs. This collaboration ensures a smooth process, it helps identify and solve any problems early on, like site restrictions or regulations. By doing this, we reduce the risk of delays and extra costs during construction. Pre-construction also allows for value engineering that can make the project more efficient, cost-effective and provides cost certainty.
Design Build
The design-build contract is ideal for modular construction due to its integrated approach, where we oversee both design and construction. This model facilitates early collaboration between designers, modular fabricators, and trade partners ensuring seamless alignment between design intent and construction feasibility. By consolidating responsibilities under one contract, decision-making is streamlined, reducing potential risks and allowing for quicker adjustments to project needs. The design-build model can be innovative and efficient as collaborative teams work together to optimize designs for modular projects, enhancing project quality and sustainability. The design-build approach offers a streamlined, collaborative, and innovative framework that aligns well with the requirements and complexities of modular construction projects.
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Construction Management
When clients have completed early design and have site plan approval, our construction management contract is ideal for modular construction due to its emphasis on collaboration and oversight. It facilitates close coordination between all stakeholders, including modular fabricators and trade partners, ensuring smooth integration of modular components. Additionally, it enables effective logistics planning, ensuring timely delivery and installation of modules. The contract’s flexibility and full transparency allow for adjustments to accommodate any challenges, while comprehensive project management ensures quality control throughout the project. A construction management contract provides the necessary framework to successfully execute modular construction projects especially when combined with Preconstruction services.
Embracing Sustainability
Modular projects not only reduce environmental impact but also cut down on operational costs. By leveraging off-site fabrication, modular construction minimizes material waste and resource consumption. Moreover, it integrates energy-efficient features like enhanced insulation, resilient exteriors, and high-performance windows. This approach not only aligns with evolving environmental regulations but also enhances market appeal, attracting eco-conscious tenants.
The emphasis on energy savings doesn’t just benefit the environment; it translates to significant cost savings for both owners and tenants. These efficiencies not only bolster the financial performance of modular developments but also make them more attractive investments for developers and financial institutions. Additionally, by incorporating sustainable practices and energy-efficient technologies, modular developments may qualify for green certifications and incentives, further amplifying their financial and environmental benefits.
VDC/BIM
At Buttcon Modular, we excel in using innovative technologies for preconstruction and construction services in modular construction. We’re experts in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and utilize Autodesk software like Revit, Navisworks, and Civil 3D to create detailed models for planning and executing projects.
Our approach includes integrated information management systems for accurate record-keeping, live reporting, and activity monitoring. We use the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform for efficient digital model and workflow management.
We emphasize clash prevention during preconstruction, allowing us to identify and resolve potential issues early on. This enhances project efficiency and quality.
Our expertise extends to using laser scanners for collecting detailed data and drones for aerial mapping and 3D modeling. This helps us validate design decisions and assess project progress and safety risks. We can also integrate models with the work and cost program for a comprehensive 3D, 4D, and 5D view of the project. We provide detailed reports in Excel format for transparent project cost and performance analysis.
Our advanced technology use and information management systems offer a clear view of the project status throughout all phases. Our approach to BIM fosters a collaborative and efficient workflow and provides a precise digital representation of the project. This facilitates coordination, decision making, and long-term maintenance planning. We ensure fully detailed and coordinated construction documents, minimizing costly changes during construction.
Building LEAN
Our Modular projects incorporate LEAN construction methodology. This provides several advantages for modular projects, primarily by focusing on efficiency, continuous improvement, collaboration, quality control, and risk reduction. Streamlining production workflows and minimizing waste, LEAN principles enhance efficiency in modular construction, accelerating project timelines and reducing costs. This emphasis on efficiency is complemented by a culture of continuous improvement, allowing teams to learn from each other and refine processes for future endeavors. Additionally, LEAN fosters collaboration and communication among all stakeholders, facilitating seamless integration of modules on-site and enabling early identification and resolution of issues to prevent delays and errors. LEAN practices prioritize quality control, ensuring consistency and precision in module fabrication to meet or exceed expectations. LEAN construction methodology helps mitigate risks by proactively identifying and addressing potential uncertainties, contributing to project resilience and reliability. By embracing LEAN principles, modular construction teams can optimize processes, minimize waste, and deliver high-quality projects more effectively and efficiently.