A New Era for Modular Design and Construction

April 25, 2018

Today’s worldwide capital projects are getting ever more complex and larger in scope, with many of these projects facing chronic cost overruns and schedule delays. In fact, as an industry, engineering and construction (E&C) almost just accept the fact that nothing ever gets built on time or on budget. These conditions, combined with the ongoing exodus of industry knowledge due to retiring baby boomers, have pushed industry stakeholders around the world to take a step back and re-examine the status quo.

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