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Re: Steady_T post# 261119

Thursday, 03/06/2014 2:39:58 PM

Thursday, March 06, 2014 2:39:58 PM

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That is a step in the right direction, but hardly makes a difference. I actually was the planner on a modular job. 16 modules, each the size of a bus. We set them, then connected them all together with piping. It was basically a piping job.

The purpose of modularization is to reduce cost, since it is easier to build off-site and transport to site, rather than stick-build on site. There was a definite savings with modularization, in the order of 10% or so.

One problem with modularization and attempts to cut cost is that if the modules are not Union-built, the union workers may refuse to accept it. I have seen cases (twice) where the Union people forced the Owner to allow them to deconstruct, and then reconstruct, the modules because of this.

But, it would not make much difference, although it is a step in the right direction. It only makes sense that JBI have an array of modules for the purpose of selling processors. They are an Equipment Vendor. The modules are the equipment.