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When we talk about the flexibility and versatility of our modular building systems, case studies like these really help us illustrate how versatile and flexible our modular walls really are. It is one thing to be able to produce endless variations of offices and enclosures, but custom applications like these really demonstrate the capabilities of our modular wall system.

Gaylord Palms, a resort in Florida, had a unique project in mind: they needed to erect a temporary movie theater inside their convention hall which would be composed of tall, sound-reducing walls that could reach the ceiling of their facility. Due to the scheduling of the convention hall, the construction portion of the project had to be done in a slim 48 hours. Considering the nature of the project, the client decided on a modular solution. Modular construction could provide the speed and efficiency to put up a high-quality temporary wall within roughly 48 hours. Also, the client would be able to take down the wall and reuse the modular components for future applications. In the end, Gaylord Palms went with Allied Modular’s building solution to handle their construction needs.

During the design phase, there were constant changes to the structure of the building, even up to the start date of the construction phase. Throughout the process Allied Modular was able to work with the client every step of the way and explain exactly what could be done and how. The timeframe was the most essential component to this project. Gaylord contracted an event company called SenovvA out of California who ran the build-out like a Broadway production, coordinating every phase from beginning to end. There was absolutely no time to waste or else another portion of the project would falter. Allied Modular had to be incredibly precise with every aspect of the job.

Needless to say, judging every phase of the project (design, manufacturing, and shipping) Allied Modular was able to deliver on all counts. Our team put together a tremendous effort to get such a large job done within the aggressive timeframe and our client was very happy with the results. According to Gaylord, they were exceptionally happy with the results, as the building turned out to be exactly what they thought it would be, and in the timeframe required, no less. In roughly two weeks, Gaylord Palms had a fully functioning, sound insulated 3D movie theater for its guests. Consider the conclusion of this project to be the beginning of another great business partnership!

Fastenal’s client, Nikon, needed some enclosed spaces that could be used for isolating various light-sensitive components from the rest of the workspace in their facility. Several solutions were considered such as plastic carports lined with light-absorbing foam as with drywall and ceiling, but the modular enclosure solution presented by Allied Modular became the solution of choice due to the advantages of minimal engineering, ready availability, and system flexibility . Using Allied Modular’s modular building solution (and the accompanying cost-effectiveness and favorable lead time of such a solution), Fastenal was able to secure the sale and offer Nikon a solution to suit their needs.

Allied Modular’s solution that Fastenal was able to sell consisted of two modular enclosures that would utilize an existing wall, which maximized space and was cost-efficient. These enclosures would effectively isolate the necessary components in Nikon’s facility. There were many advantages to installing a modular system: the building was flexible and could easily be relocated or altered in the future. The system required minimal engineering, so costs could be cut, and more importantly, cost Nikon a minimal amount of downtime due to efficient and non-invasive construction.

Thanks to the excellent support and communication Allied Modular provided for Fastenal and the client, Fastenal was able to make a sale with Nikon, as well as build support for a potential 10+ additional buildings at other Nikon facilities worldwide, leading to another great relationship with a client and additional sales. Nikon in turn was provided with quality buildings to conduct business in.

Voith Siemens, or Voith Hydro, an international hydroelectric equipment manufacturing company, needed a very unique building. Voith had to have an inplant assembly enclosure where they could wire hydroelectric turbines in a contained environment and then load them up on flat beds to be shipped out. This would prove interesting, as these turbines were 30 feet in diameter and 6 feet tall. A special design was needed so that the turbines could be easily removed from the enclosure in one piece and then shipped out. These turbines were very large and it was apparent that a simple bay door wouldn’t do, so what sort of solution would work?

Voith had a solution in mind and so came to Allied Modular Building Systems with their concept and decided our product was a good fit. Voith chose modular technology because of the speed of the manufacturing and install process. They were impressed by the capabilities of modular technology and Allied Modular’s ability to manufacture a project away from the build site quickly without construction hassle, and then have the project installed fast so that the client is ready for business. And so Allied Modular worked with Voith through every step of the process to ensure that Voith’s vision was brought to completion.

So what was the solution? The modular building could be classified as a specialized assembly enclosure, utilizing Allied Modular’s Tall Wall. The enclosure was ultimately designed to feature an entire section of wall that was on tracks; this moving section of wall was attached to a movable section of ceiling so that an entire cross-section of the building could be moved to the side. In this way, an entire turbine could be carried out of the enclosure in one piece by crane and put on a flat bed for transport. Remarkable! This entire structure was built with an ingenious combination of universal modular panels and steel framing.

Was Voith Hydro happy with the result? They certainly were. In fact, they were blown away by the outcome; its functionality fit exactly what they were looking for. And they were able to install the enclosure quickly and efficiently with their own qualified installers with no construction mess necessary. In fact, Voith was so impressed with the product that they ended up ordering another modular building from Allied Modular: a modular lunchroom. Yet another satisfied customer!

Check out this video of the custom Voith enclosure below:

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Williams Scotsman, a mobile and modular space company serving the North American region, needed walls for a temporary modular complex to be built in the Washington state Capitol. The building was to serve 64 state legislators and their assistants and staff, and needed to be built within a very short timeframe. Williams Scotsman’s goals regarding the project reflected their characteristic inclinations to high standards: the modular complex was to be completed within a challenging timeline while providing the customer with quality office space that’s cost effective, all of it delivered with exceptional service. In the end, Williams Scotsman decided to go with Allied Modular’s demountable modular wall system. In doing so, Williams Scotsman was able to deliver to their customer a temporary modular complex in the timeframe specified while meeting all of the project goals with ease.   

Initially, Williams Scotsman considered conventional stick-built 2×4 walls for the project, as their initial costs were somewhat lower. However, the company quickly found out that not only were the stick-built walls less time effective, but less cost effective when it came to long term savings. Upon considering modular walls, Williams Scotsman found that modular wall systems can save up to 50% or more over stick-built walls. Also, a modular wall serves as an asset: modular walls can be reused over time due to their flexible nature, whereas stick-built walls often end up in landfills after their initial use. In this light, modular walls are not only cost effective but a smart choice in building sustainable, green buildings. Given these considerations and the fact that modular wall construction would reduce the project’s overall completion time, Williams Scotsman decided to go with Allied Modular’s wall system. The walls would be used to form the enclosed office and conference room spaces to be used by the legislators.

Williams Scotsman’s project was completed on time, thanks in part to the time effective aspects of modular walls. After the project was completed, we asked the company to give us feedback on the crucial aspects of their experience with Allied Modular. First, we asked them how their experience was in working with us. They replied, “The experience was very good. We worked closely with Allied to track actual installation time vs. scheduled time and when progress fell behind Allied’s anticipated schedule they met their commitment by adding additional installers to their crew.” Williams Scotsman was definitely impressed by our Service Beyond Belief philosophy in working with customers. We also asked Williams Scotsman about the most important qualities of the project, i.e. time, cost, look, and if those qualities were delivered upon. What they said was this, “The most important factor was time, followed by quality, appearance, and sound attenuation. Allied’s product and service met the challenge on all four.”

Williams Scotsman also reported that the results of the project exceeded theirs and their customer’s expectations. We are happy that the project went so well.