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Inside the Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort: A Volunteer’s Perspective
In Franklin Township, New Jersey, not far from the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy, a 1 million square foot warehouse is buzzing with activity around the clock. On any other day, it would be just...
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New Jersey School Going Modular for Fast Recovery from Sandy
Recovery efforts following the devastation caused by superstorm Sandy earlier this month are in full force. One New Jersey school district is taking a big step to ensure its students are back in the...
View ArticleTime Lapse: Temporary Modular School Accelerates Recovery for Students...
As residents of New Jersey and New York continue to pick up the pieces after Superstorm Sandy, we’re doing our part to accelerate recovery efforts through faster temporary and permanent modular...
View ArticleTime-Lapse Video: Building a Mobile Office Complex in 38 Days
The title says it all. Watch this short video and see 5 weeks flash by as ModSpace constructs a fully functional 7-unit mobile office complex. When it comes to adding buildings in days (not months),...
View ArticleVideo: School Principal Talks about Reopening Faster After Hurricane Sandy
Residents and businesses across New York and New Jersey are still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Moonachie Township in Bergen County, New Jersey is no different. Four feet of water...
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Construction Projects Most Impacted by the Sequester
The Department of Energy, the EPA, and the U.S. military are among the federal and construction programs now feeling the effects of the Sequester’s $4 billion in mandatory budget cuts that began on...
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5 Reasons Why Schools Should Consider Modular Construction
Rising enrollments, decreasing budgets and natural disasters have America’s schools facing difficult times. When it comes to adding new teaching space quickly and affordably, modular construction...
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Seattle’s Taproot Theatre is Reborn through Modular
In 2009, arson tore through a section of Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood, destroying several businesses, and leaving an empty lot in its wake. As reported by the Seattle Times, the Taproot Theatre, a...
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Sandy-torn Shore Preps for Summer
The summer season is just weeks away. Yet six months after Hurricane Sandy, some beach communities are still rebuilding. For shoreline businesses, the season drives the bulk of their annual revenue....
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A Rising Sea of Change? New York Weighs Coastal Readiness Plan
Photo courtesy of Arcadis Rising oceans and severe storms are a real threat to coastal cities around the world. Superstorm Sandy is great example of how tidal surge can devastate low-lying...
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5 Reasons to Choose Certified Remanufactured Modular Buildings
In today’s cost- and environmentally-conscious world, there are few options for adding space quickly and affordably, without creating significant waste. For companies on tight timelines and budgets,...
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Why Smart Cities Are the Cure for America’s Aging Power Grid
Smart cities are all the rage with urban planners. But does this mean that the smart city design is right for every city? And what about the United States — will it fall behind and never catch up? Here...
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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Mobile Office Provider
When you need a mobile office, choosing the right provider is just as important as choosing the right building. Here are 5 things to look for in a mobile office company. 1. On-Time Delivery AND Pickup...
View ArticleHow to Build Better Mobile Offices Part 2: The Structure
Quality mobile offices give firms reliable and comfortable buildings to establish new operations and get productive quickly, wherever they are needed. In the first part of this series ModSpace...
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Relief to Recovery: 3 Ways Modular Buildings Help Communities Post-disaster
Staffers ready FEMA’s mobile hospital in Louisville, MS. Photo: Mike Koplitz/FEMA When natural disasters strike, rapid response is vital to bringing aid into an affected community. Ongoing support is...
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Can A Modular Building Be Remodeled?
ModSpace remodeled temporary modular buildings for the construction of its permanent office in Hartford, CT. A traditional building renovation can be a big undertaking. Not only does it mean months of...
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ModSpace is Boston Strong, Keeps Service Going Through the Storms
Through rain, sleet, hail and 102-inches of snow, the ModSpace branch office in Boston continues to deliver world-class service to our customers in New England. The Boston office, and the rest of our...
View ArticleDisaster Recovery Test… Are You Ready?
Past studies by the Department of Homeland Security have confirmed that businesses that reopen within days of a major disaster are up to four times more likely to resume normal operations, even thrive....
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How to Set Up School Campuses with Modular Classrooms and Administrative...
Modular buildings can be added quickly and almost anywhere on a school campus. They’re great for keeping learning on track during renovations, after natural disasters or when additional space is needed...
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OSHA’s Tips for Preventing and Recognizing Heat-Related Illness
The mercury is rising and people who work outdoors are at an increased risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Risk of heat-related illnesses peaks when temperatures reach 95° F with humidity over...
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