Towson University Construction & Professional Development

1. Towson University Construction & Professional Development • Introduction –Ryan’s history from high school to present day. • What is Modular Construction? What is happening? Where is it Going? • Clients • Universities, Colleges, Military, Hospitals, General Contractors, Industrial/Factories, Power Plants, Churches, Developers, Restaurants, Facility Managers, Etc. The list goes on. • Some Examples of Where It Is Used • Office and Swing Space • Dormitories/Lodging • Educational/Training • Shower/Locker Rooms • Bullet/Blast Resistant • Laboratories • In-Plant Offices/Clean Rooms • Emergencies and Natural Disasters • Benefits • Speed Using Concurrent Construction/Less Site Disturbance • Can Accelerate Project Completion and Delivery by 40% to 50% • Most are Built in a Climate Controlled Environment • Reusability • Challenges • Module Heights, Widths, and Lengths • Shipping and Staging • Mate Lines • Two Most Common Types of Commercial Modular Construction - VB and IIB • Life Safety and ADA Requirements – Impact of Design • 3rd Party Inspectors, State Seal Program, and IBC

2. Towson University Construction & Professional Development • How Are The Modules Constructed? • Perimeter and Outrigger Frames – 10” or 12” Beams – Impact to Foundations • Axles, Tires, & Hitches or Skid Mount • 7’8” to 15’8” Widths and Maximum 76’ Lengths – Site Concerns • Shipping Heights and Freight/Escorts/Costs - Impact of Design • Mate Lines – Impact of Design • Mechanical Systems – Wall-Mounted and Roof Top – Ductwork pre-installed • Electrical Systems – Pre-wired to individual panels in each module • Plumbing Fixtures – Pre-Installed and stubbed through floor • Cabinetry – Pre-Installed and set • Low Voltage Junction Boxes – Pre-Installed with conduit and pull strings • Interior Wall/Ceiling Finishes – Installed to meet project requirements • Windows/Doors – Installed per design and code requirements • Foundations • Geotechnical Soil Investigation – Industry Standard 3,000 psf conditions • 30” Finished Floor Heights with Crawlspace and Skirting • ABS Pads, 8” Hollow Block, Concrete Caps, and Wood Shims - Anchor • Augured Concrete Footings to Grade – Block to Steel Beams – Anchor • Stem Wall Foundations with Interior Piers • Decks/Steps/ADA Ramps/Canopies – Impact of Design • Examples of Projects • Tidewater Community College • Dominion Power • Washington Redskins • Edward Jones • Maryland Port Authority • U-Stor • Ft. Belvoir • Questions?