IHEs Turn To Modular Housing For Fast Dorm Construction

Modular construction may have an image associated with prisons and barracks, but it is also increasingly being used in a more refined setting, to create quick and convenient dormitories and classrooms for colleges and universities. While this method of manufacturing saves colleges some money — perhaps 5 percent to 10 percent on construction costs — a more important reason for its growing popularity may be that it speeds up construction, which minimizes disruption on campus. Read more at:
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