{"id":222,"date":"2015-07-31T06:28:06","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T06:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/builder.zooka.io\/?p=222"},"modified":"2015-07-31T06:28:06","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T06:28:06","slug":"this-is-blog-post-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/2015\/07\/31\/this-is-blog-post-2\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons To Go Modular"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With today&#8217;s technology, modular homes can be built in any style, and completion time for a home can be reduced by up to 50 percent.<\/p>\n<p>There are misconceptions that modular homes mean cheap, low quality, have no design flair, and are basically glorified trailers. But many builders today are redefining what a modular home looks like, and building modular can help builders become greener. Analysts project that 2015 will become the &#8220;breakout year for modular homes,&#8221; as U.S. News reported.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of nine other ways going modular can benefit the builder:<br \/>\n<strong>1. Any Architectural Style Is Possible.<\/strong><br \/>\nAffordable, modular homes in Kvistg\u00e5rd, Denmark, 2008.<br \/>\n<strong>2. It\u2019s Faster. Project Completion Time Can Be Reduced By 25 To 50 Percent.<\/strong><br \/>\nModular Cape Cod cottages in Heritage Sands by CapeBuilt Development in Newburyport, Mass. Read more about the project here.<br \/>\n<strong>3. It\u2019s Greener. The Need For Waste Removal On The Building Site Is Significantly Reduced.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This 2,400-square-foot ski retreat in Killington, Vt., features big, chalet-style windows and additional windows throughout each room that allow plenty of light and views from the mountaintop site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. The Amount Of Space Needed On Site For Staging And Stockpiling Materials Is Greatly Reduced.<\/strong><br \/>\nBald Hill Builders in Sharon, Mass., used modules from KBS Builders, in South Paris, Maine, to assemble this three-unit townhouse building in New York City. Bald Hill considers the logistics and scheduling of each project before determining if modular is the best option. Photo: Bald Hill Builders<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Site Work Can Be Delayed To Occur During The Factory Process, Which Limits The Project\u2019s Impact On The Neighborhood.<\/strong><br \/>\nA modular home in the Czech republic by\u00a0Koma Modular Construction, s.r.o. Photo: Wikimedia Commons<br \/>\n<strong>6. Factory Labor\/Material Rates Are Lower Due To The Manufacturer\u2019s Buying Power\u2014Savings That Are Passed Along To The Builder.<\/strong><br \/>\nLow-maintenance interior materials help cottage dwellers of Heritage Sands make the most of precious time spent at the beach. Interior design is by MacKenzie &amp; Mae Interiors, in Hyannis, Mass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Modular Homes Are Much Stronger Than Stick-Built Homes Because The Modules Are Over-Engineered To Withstand The Rigors Of Travel.<\/strong><br \/>\nKaroleena\u2019s homes in Okanagan falls, B.C., are built with a proprietary steel core that makes them extremely strong. Ductwork, wiring, and plumbing are run through the floor, allowing for large interior spaces and a modern look. Photo: Steve Dutcheson Photography<br \/>\n<strong>8. Large-Volume Tract Builders Can Adjust Their Production Up Or Down In Any Given Month Based On Sales, Without Added Construction Overhead Or Extra Staff.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9. Modular Companies Can Help Smaller Builders Who Typically Service The On-Your-Lot Buyer Contain Their Soft Costs And Market Their Homes More Competitively.<\/strong><br \/>\nRitz-Craft\u2019s Restore the Shore Collection is designed for areas that were ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0http:\/\/www.probuilder.com\/9-reasons-go-modular<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With today&#8217;s technology, modular homes can be built in any style, and completion time for a home can be reduced [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":223,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1,2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kmgroup.com.tr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}