Every successful company in the modular industry has a market segment and product line that works for them, but clearly there is no company that can do everything on their own.   Modular dealers bring strengths in financing and marketing, Manufacturers understand traditional modular design and construction, and site contractors have skills in site construction management, scheduling, safety, and quality control.  For the modular industry’s role in permanent modular construction to continue growing, modular companies must expand their relationship with other companies.  One key is teaming. (more…)

On very sophisticated commercial modular projects, one of the dilemmas frequently faced by large clients like a Fortune 500 company is the question of whether to choose a regional direct sale integrated manufacturer or a large national dealer for the job. Which is the better choice? The owner’s decision-making process can actually use a relatively straightforward approach to evaluating the skills that both types of commercial modular companies bring to the table. (more…)