The document introduces modular construction as an alternative to conventional construction that can help address challenges faced by schools. Modular construction involves building code-compliant buildings off-site in a quality-controlled setting, which allows projects to be completed in less time, with reduced costs and environmental impact compared to conventional construction. Some key advantages of modular highlighted include shorter construction schedules, the ability to deliver to remote locations, more environmentally friendly construction, and safer campuses through off-site building. Examples of modular school projects that saw benefits like being completed ahead of schedule or with high performance classrooms are also provided.

1. The Modular Building Institute is pleased to present members of NAFIS with an opportunity to: RETHINK CONSTRUCTION

2. CONVENTIONAL “WISDOM” CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION: Over Budget Time Delays Unsafe Jobsites Materials Waste Inconsistent Quality Unpredictable Workforce Days of Rework Bad Weather Equipment Theft and Damage

3. It’s time to Rethink Construction: 24-story modular high rise currently under construction in the UK

4. NAFIS Member Challenges Availability of funds – “making do with less” Projected increased student enrollment due to DoD restructuring Maintenance and upkeep of existing facilities Continued “erosion” of tax generating property by federal agencies (Summary: D.C. is giving you less money, more students and taking more tax generating property)

5. How MBI can help meet your challenges What is “modular construction” Analternative, off-site project delivery method used to construct code-compliant buildings in a quality-controlled setting inless time withreduced impact on the environment

6. Modular Construction All of these advantages typically result in COST SAVINGS for school districts due to a more efficient process, fewer labor hours, & fewer materials wasted

7. Process, not Product Think of modular as a “process” of construction, not a “product.” Using this process, you can build all types of facilities, including…

8. temporary classrooms…

9. and permanent campuses . . . or permanent.

10. Advantages of Modular Shorter Construction Schedules Ability to deliver to remotelocations More environmentallyfriendly Construction off site=safer campus Quality controlled construction setting Regional fit, feel and looks to match environment

11. Shorter Construction Schedules

12. Remote Locations? We deliver anywhere!

13. Environmentally Friendly

14. And its not just MBI saying it… “The life cycle expectancy of modular construction is the same as conventional, and in a world where sustainability is gaining momentum each day, there are also several basic principles intrinsic to the modular construction process that make it more eco-friendlythan conventional construction.” American Institute of Architects (AIA) -“External Issues & Trends Affecting Architects, Architectural Firms, and the AIA” -February 2008

15. BD&C Survey Results – October 2008

16. Rethink Construction

17. Is this Modular?

18. 100,000 Sq Ft School in PA12 months ahead of schedule

19. California – Project Frog

20. Two Story, Masonry Exterior

21. High Performance Classrooms

22. The Classroom of the Future? Designed by Perkins +Will

23. Student Designed

24. Summary Faster Greener Less Cost More Predictable More Flexibility Remote Locations

25. Closing Thought “There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.” – Sir Winston Churchill RETHINK CONSTRUCTION!

26. QUESTIONS? www.modular.org