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Modular process design represents a transformative approach in chemical engineering that utilises standardised and pre‐engineered units to assemble production facilities. This strategy facilitates ...

The word “modular” may conjure images of job-site trailers and portable classrooms. But permanent modular construction is a different animal, one that has benefited considerably from the integration ...

The allure of modular systems is multifaceted, but perhaps the most important aspect is the efficiency. Standardized components, built off-site in specialized facilities reduce material use, minimize ...

As the multifamily space becomes more open to the idea of modular design, non-traditional building methods have become more popular. Despite the pervading conventional wisdom, modular builders are ...

The global construction industry stands at a crossroads. On one side lies the traditional way of building: resource-intensive, slow, and carbon-heavy. On the other hand, new technologies, smarter ...

While modular construction offers many benefits—notably less construction waste, project delivery efficiencies, and factory-controlled, high-quality fabrication—school districts frequently view ...

Modular Li-ion battery designs offer superb thermal runaway containment, serviceability, recyclability and scalability, making them ideal for various applications. However, they can have higher mass ...