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Haakenson , President and CEO of Pacific Mobile Structures . “ With the economic challenges we all face in material and labor costs and the environmental goals of reducing waste and energy use , modular construction has always been a very efficient method to build . The design and quality improvements over the years is something in which we all take immense pride .”
“ These past two years dealing with spiraling inflation and supply chain disruptions have forced many people to reevaluate how best to construct their project . Many people have turned toward modular construction . Given the advancements with manufacturing technologies such as robotics , CNC machining and the application of Lean processes , I think we ’ ll only continue to see more of that ,” adds
Tom Coyle , Executive Vice President of Construction at Pacific Mobile Structures . Throughout key moments in history , modular construction has always played a subtle but critical role . This moment in history is no different . We live in a time when the cost of living and the demand for housing are skyrocketing on the backdrop of an everlooming climate crisis . The residential housing industry hasn ’ t really had any huge disrupters enter the space and truly change how we think about where we live . Additionally , performing commercial construction offsite is still not a widely accepted concept even though it improves efficiency , lowers costs , and results in less waste . The construction industry is where innovation is needed the most if we are going to make strides to solve the affordable housing crisis and reduce our impact on the planet for good .
The next chapter in the history of modular construction must be one in which endusers are educated and this construction method , dating back to Ancient Rome , finally steps out of the shadows to capture a larger share of a market in dire need of creativity , innovation , and a better way to build . ■
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Pacific Mobile Structures www . pacificmobile . com
Since 1983 , Pacific Mobile Structures has provided superior mobile office space to thousands of jobsites . Family-owned for two generations and with multiple locations throughout Washington , Oregon , Idaho , California , Arizona , and Texas , Pacific Mobile Structures is known for delivering the highest quality mobile offices , permanent modular construction , educational facilities , and government services , with a commitment to customer service excellence built on the cornerstones of experience , quality , flexibility , and dedication .
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