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Best commercial modular buildings and marketing programs recognized

Best commercial modular buildings and marketing programs recognized

Judges scored entries on architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, and calendar days to complete.


By By Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor | May 3, 2012
This article first appeared in the May 2012 issue of BD+C.

The Modular Building Instituteā€™s Awards of Distinction program recognizes the best in commercial modular building design and construction.

Judges scored entries on architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, and calendar days to complete. Marketing efforts were judged on strategy, implementation, and quantifiable results. Building Design+Constructionā€™s Robert Cassidy served on the marketing panel. To view the winners, visit www.modular.org/Awards/AwardsOfDistinction.aspx.

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