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Posted by usm-admin on Jun 28, 2016 in Blog |

Prefab Construction and Small Lot Subdivisions In Los Angeles – The Ideal Pairing

Small Lot Subdivisions in Los Angeles are Ideal Projects For Modular Prefab Construction The City of Los Angeles has enacted the Small Lot Ordinance (No. 176354) to allow the construction of fee simple, infill housing on small lots in multi-family and commercial zones. While home ownership options have traditionally been limited to single-family homes on 5,000 square foot lots or condominiums, the passage of the Small Lot Ordinance extends these options to include townhomes, row houses, and other types of infill housing typically only available for rent. Modular Construction also known as Prefab Construction is an ideal solution for building homes for small lot subdivisions as there will be a significant TIME savings in the design, permitting and construction of the project. Modular Construction is a green alternative to traditional site construction as the majority of the home is built in an indoor factory that utilizes extensive recycling to minimize waste in local landfills. The homes built with modular construction are built with up to 30 % more lumber...

Posted by usm-admin on Jun 23, 2016 in Blog |

Real World Solutions in Los Angeles for a Streamlined Prefab Project

Top 5 Typical Mistakes Owners/Developers Make On Their First Prefab Project Owner contracts modular manufacture directly without a vetting process: This is bad for the owner because they have to rely on often times one manufacturers experience to guide the owner’s decisions. Often times the manufacturer espouses their wishes as if that are the only way or the best way to execute on any number of given issues. This is done with good intentions but yields a project that is hampered by the manufacturer’s preferences ultimately putting the needs of the owner in second seat to the manufacturer’s needs. Manufacturers should be treated like any other subcontractor or vendor. Owner blindly believes the manufacturer is capable of self-managing without oversight: Owners that attempt to proceed with mock-ups, prototypes, and full production in a factory without regular if not daily review of progress and quality often fight surprise schooling and quality issues throughout the project. High quality developers, general contractors and project managers would never let days, weeks, or months...

Posted by usm-admin on May 18, 2016 in Blog |

Can Prefab Construction Revitalize a Stagnant Industry

It has many names: offsite, modular, prefab construction. Regardless of its moniker, the practice has seen a kind of renaissance in the last five years, as construction experts search for ways to revamp the frustratingly stagnant building industry. As part of this renewed interest, the National Institute of Building Sciences, the Modular Building Institute and the Associated General Contractors of America held the first-ever Offsite Construction Expo in Washington, DC, on Sept. 23 and 24. The event, while relatively small, attracted vendors, owners and contractors looking to participate in the growing trend of offsite construction methods. Henry Green, president and CEO of NIBS, said during the expo, “There is a lasting impression that needs to be made for offsite construction.” Prefab construction includes any building methods that take place in a location other than the site of the project, and can range from precast concrete, wall panels, MEP systems, bathroom pods, and permanent modular building. Sue Klawans, Gilbane’s director of operations excellence and planning, said during the event, “On major projects, at...