Benefits of Choosing a Modular GC

Posted on March 12, 2012 by M SPACE

As a nationwide fully integrated modular general contractor, M SPACE has the ability to handle every aspect of a project from start to finish. We listen carefully to our clients and in collaboration with trusted subcontractors, we deliver a quality, turnkey project on time and within budget. This unique ability sets us apart from other modular building companies and allows for quicker project completion.

M SPACE capabilities include:
•    Design Consulting
•    Site Development
•    Scheduling & Planning
•    Status Updates
•    Estimating & Value Engineering
•    Quality Control
•    Production & Code Compliance
•    Safety Management
•    Sub-Contractor Pre-Qualification
•    Construction & Project Management

There are many benefits of choosing a modular GC including customer convenience. M SPACE serves as a one-stop shop for a modular project, providing not only the building but walkways, utilities and parking lots. A modular GC oversees the entire project from design to completion, monitoring each aspect of development. This results in improved communication and an end result that meets/exceeds the customer’s expectations.

We have exceptional modular building and construction knowledge as well as good relationships with our subcontractors. We often partner with subcontractors to provide the following services:
•    Electric
•    Plumbing
•    General Construction
•    Freight/Transportation
•    Site Development
•    Sprinkler/Fire Alarm
•    Public Address
•    Intrusion/Security
•    Flooring
•    HVAC

To learn more about M SPACE and our capabilities visit, www.mspaceholdings.com.

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M SPACE Offices Located Nationwide

Posted on March 9, 2012 by M SPACE

M SPACE can deliver permanent and temporary modular buildings nationwide. With regional offices located across the country, a knowledgeable sales representative is never far away. Our buildings can be designed and customized to meet the needs and specifications of customers in every state.

Our corporate headquarters is located in Park City, Utah. We have 16 other offices from coast to coast, including our third party services office in Pennsylvania. Our dedicated territory managers are experts in their regions and available to help with the building process from design to completion, including: design consulting, financing, construction and project management, production and code compliance and site development. For more information on our turnkey building solutions, please visit www.mspaceholdings.com.

From the East to West Coast and everywhere in between, M SPACE has a modular building solution that is a perfect fit for your organization. To find your territory manager, please click on your state on our map.

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M SPACE Emergency Response Solutions

Posted on March 1, 2012 by M SPACE

A powerful storm system causing a series of tornadoes plowed through the Midwest early Wednesday morning damaging businesses, schools and homes. Beginning in Branson, MO, the tornado also affected towns in Kansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and Oklahoma.

M SPACE has experience helping victims recover and rebuild after natural disasters, providing needed space fast. With offices located nationwide, our knowledgeable and dedicated team of professionals are available to respond immediately and assist in your recovery efforts.

From an entire school campus to a small healthcare clinic, M SPACE has helped clients rebuild after catastrophic disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ike, the 2011 tornado in Joplin, MO and most recently, the earthquake in Louisa County, VA. Click here to read more about our emergency response projects.

By using accelerated modular construction methods and/or pre-leased buildings we help businesses/organizations quickly resume functions and schools avoid missed class days.

M SPACE has pre-leased buildings available for immediate delivery. In addition, we often continue to work with clients to design and build permanent facilities. For immediate disaster relief assistance, please call our Emergency Response Hotline – 877.677.2231.

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Pre-leased Buildings For Any Use

Posted on February 29, 2012 by M SPACE

M SPACE offers a variety of pre-leased buildings to quickly accommodate the unique space needs of clients. Pre-leased buildings can be repurposed and reconfigured for virtually any use, demonstrating the flexibility and versatility of modular construction. The utilization of existing buildings eliminates long project time lines and meets scheduling and budget needs.

Recently, M SPACE constructed a 2,904 square foot modular daycare center in Panorama City, CA entirely from pre-leased buildings. The buildings originally served as sales offices for a large housing developer and were repurposed to accommodate classroom space, work areas, supply rooms, a break room, restrooms and private office space. The client chose a pre-leased solution because the buildings were available immediately and could be easily reconfigured to ensure the daycares opening for the Fall 2011 school year.

To convert the buildings into a daycare facility and to create open space, walls were removed, plumbing fixtures were added and one office in each building was converted into restrooms specifically designed for preschool children. The client was also able to upgrade the existing sales offices with features such as french doors, hardipanel horizontal lap siding and mud and tape textured walls and ceilings to meet their specific wants and needs.

The utilization of pre-leased buildings not only ensures faster delivery but also contributes to a healthier environment by using recycled buildings. M SPACE has pre-leased as well as new buildings available for immediate delivery. Call us today to learn more about our pre-leased building solutions, 877.677.2231.

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M SPACE Provides Innovative Permanent and Temporary Modular Buildings for the Healthcare Industry

Posted on February 23, 2012 by M SPACE

According to a recent study conducted by the US Congressional Budget Office published in the San Francisco Chronicle, the healthcare industry is rapidly expanding and overall spending could double in the next decade. [read full article] From permanent hospitals and medical office complexes to temporary clinics, M SPACE offers modular building solutions for all types of expanding healthcare organizations.

As a full-service modular general contractor, we have the ability to provide turnkey healthcare facility projects complete with waiting areas, restrooms, exam rooms, lab areas, break rooms and secure medical record storage areas.

Healthcare facilities greatly benefit from the time saving construction methods utilized in the production of a modular building. Modular structures are completed up to forty percent faster than traditionally constructed buildings, so healthcare practitioners can quickly resume occupancy and continue to serve the public. We provide preleased buildings available for immediate delivery as well as customized building options. 

M SPACE provided the Putnam County Department of Health with a highly customized permanent dental clinic. The facility was constructed with upgraded flooring and wall finishes, air and water lines tied into the medical equipment and three exam rooms with swinging x-ray machines. A ramp, covered porch, and stairs were built on site. Upon completion, the building was a state of the art, aesthetically pleasing and highly functional medical facility.  

[link to case study]

M SPACE provided 5,376 square feet of temporary medical facility space to Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization (CAO) to use during the construction of a new hospital/medical center. We designed the building to have the look and feel of a permanent structure by using specialized skirting panels which give the appearance of a stacked stone foundation. The building was also designed for two additional dental clinic modules to be added when the building is relocated to its next CAO location [image of facility below].

M SPACE has also designed and constructed an on-site health center for the employees of a large nationwide company. Serving over 900 employees, the facility operates around the clock, allowing employees convenient access to the clinic at any time.

 [link to case study]

For more information on our healthcare facility capabilities, click here.

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Factory Construction

Posted on February 15, 2012 by M SPACE

The majority of modular construction takes place off-site in a climate-controlled environment. As modules are being constructed in the factory, site work and foundations are being completed at the job site. Because construction phases occur simultaneously, projects are completed much faster than traditional construction.

Once the design phase is complete, manufacturing begins at the factory. Modules are engineered to connect with adjacent modules, as well as those above and below for multi-story applications.

The first step is fabricating the building’s frame. The frame can be wood, steel or concrete, depending on the project. The floor is constructed, insulated and decked on the frame where floor coverings (floor tile, carpet, hardwood) are then added.

While the floor is being constructed, individuals in the mill department have already begun measuring, cutting and finishing the walls. Unique to modular construction is the ability to simultaneously construct components. Typically walls, ceilings and roofs are prebuilt, finished and stored well before they are needed. Pre-cutting structures increases efficiency and allows for quick assembly.

Walls are cut at the jig tables with window and door openings, staying true to the design layout. Walls are covered and dry wall is added to one side. When finished, the walls are lifted upright and set on the floor. The roof system is then framed and lifted into place.

The next step is to run all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and sheet the building with siding. Doors, windows and HVAC units are then installed.

In the final stages, the interior and exterior is completed. This includes adding any cabinetry, lighting fixtures and cleaning the unit. When all systems are working properly, the building receives its final inspection and is wrapped and sealed for transportation to the job site.

Every stage of factory production is carefully monitored. Independent building inspectors supervise the construction process from start to finish ensuring that all building codes are adhered to during each phase of assembly.

Click here to watch a video about the modular building process.

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Floor, Roof and Wind Loads

Posted on February 10, 2012 by M SPACE

Modular buildings are all constructed with different floor, roof and wind loads. Floor load is determined by the building’s use and occupancy, while roof load and wind load are determined by the location of the building.

Floor load, the amount of weight per square foot a building can withstand, plays an important factor in the design of a facility that needs to accommodate a large group of people or house heavy equipment. Weight rooms, hallways and public reception areas are all examples of areas that require higher floor loads. It is possible for a building to have more than one floor load; one area of the building may have heavier traffic areas than others.
 
Roof load is the measurement of how much snow and ice a building can hold on top of its exterior. Buildings located in regions that have heavy or frequent snowfalls are designed with higher roof loads to ensure the facility can withstand accumulation of heavy winter perception.

Wind load is the total force exerted by the wind on a structure or part of a structure. Buildings requiring a high wind load are typically located in regions that experience severe storms (including tornados and hurricanes). Buildings with high wind loads are fortified by specialized building materials including double-pane and shatter-proof glass windows.

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Louisa County Students Return to Class

Posted on February 1, 2012 by M SPACE

Parents, students, teachers and school board members gathered in excitement at Tuesday’s open house event to tour Louisa County’s new modular high school. Opening today, the 127,000 square foot complex will serve as a temporary school for at least the
next three years.

The modular school allows students to return to class five days a week following a
magnitude-5.8 earthquake that destroyed its campus in August. Set on their old
school’s parking lot, the new complex consists of 22 buildings including 90
classrooms and space for a library, cosmetology lab, cafeteria, weight room,
offices and restrooms.

Referred to as a “modular village” by Superintendent Deborah Pettit, teachers and
students alike are excited about their new home.

According to a Fredericksburg News article, “It’s a lot nicer than I thought it was going to be,” said 11th-grader Ariel Baber. “It’s not like a trailer; it’s made like a school.”

M Space is proud to provide a complete modular high school to Louisa County School
District and aid in their recovery efforts.

To read more about this project, click the links below:

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Modular Facilities Provide Permanent and Temporary Space Solutions for Community Colleges

Posted on January 27, 2012 by M SPACE

Community colleges are currently experiencing growth at an unprecedented rate. Facing a troubled economy and a competitive job market, Americans are enrolling in community college programs to become more marketable to employers.  This influx of applicants is not limited to the young and inexperienced; many older workers are turning to community colleges to diversify their skills and even learn new trades. (view full article:)

According to a recent article published in the Chronicle of Higher Education, David Baime, SVP for government relations and research at the American Association of Community Colleges sites that community colleges have seen dramatic enrollment increases. In the last three years, 1.4 million Americans turned to community colleges to accomplish their education goals or acquire new skills to either retain a current or acquire a new job. (To read the full article, click here.) To accommodate increased student enrollment, community colleges must expand their campuses.

Modular buildings by M Space offer a perfect solution for the expansion needs of community colleges. Our buildings can be permanent or temporary and we offer flexible financing options. We provide turnkey building solutions and our capabilities range from single-story classroom additions to a full campus complete with multi-level buildings.  

M Space specializes in providing:

  • Classrooms
  • Administrative Offices
  • Multi-Purpose Rooms
  • Cafeterias
  • Science & Computer Labs
  • Communications & Multi-Media Labs
  • Dormitories
  • Gymnasiums

We recently provided a 16,000 square foot library complex to Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. The building includes: nine private offices, two storage closets, a classroom, a restroom, a break room/kitchenette and a reception area.  Though the building is temporary, its exterior was designed to match existing buildings, preserving the cohesive look and feel of the campus. (Images of building below.)

Let M Space help your community college expand quickly and efficiently. For additional information on modular buildings for the education market, please click here.

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M Space Announces Relocation of Corporate Headquarters

Posted on January 20, 2012 by M SPACE

M Space is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from New York, NY to Park City, UT. Effective immediately, the new corporate address is as follows:

629 Parkway Drive
Suite A
Park City, UT 84098

The move allows us to expand our presence in the West/Mountain region of the country and to stimulate jobs in the Park City area. M Space has hired several new members to its UT office and plans to fill additional positions in the near future.

The new and larger workspace accommodates members of our executive management, information services, human resources and accounting teams.

M Space, a full-service provider of permanent and temporary modular space solutions has offices located nationwide. Click here to find your nearest location or call 877.677.2231.

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