In recent years, researchers and companies have been exploring new ways to improve buildings through analytics software, prefabrication, connected devices, new materials and construction automation.

February 05, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - The growing demand for affordable, efficient, and customizable housing solutions ...

The Modular Building Institute recently revealed the winners of its annual Awards of Distinction contest. There were 42 winners in all across six categories: Permanent Modular, Relocatable Modular, ...

“Our acquisition of Design Space is highly complementary to our modular building rental business,” said Joe Hanna, President and CEO of McGrath RentCorp. “With the acquisition now completed, we will ...

Cal Poly’s plan to bring around 4,200 new beds to campus to house more of its student population is taking shape. First approved by the California State University Board of Trustees as part of Cal ...

The Modular Building Institute’s Awards of Distinction Contest recognizes the best in commercial modular building design and construction. This year’s contest garnered 147 entries, a 40% increase in ...

There is no shortage of developers or builders who have tried prefabrication and now swear against it. I hear more and more, “we tried it and it didn’t work.” Yet, some are achieving huge success. But ...

Modular construction is changing the way the world builds. For residential and commercial projects, modular offers plenty of advantages, from speed, quality control and cost-saving advantages to ...

Off-site building components, whether mass timber, storage containers or the various types of modular units, can be beneficial to getting projects done, but using them properly means understanding ...

Business-to-business rental company McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) has agreed to acquire Design Space Modular Buildings PNW for a total cash consideration of $260 million. McGrath RentCorp estimates the ...