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Allied Modular modular office built with prefabricated wall panels, roll-up door, and yellow safety bollards inside a warehouse

June 23, 2026

Modular Building Construction Materials: A Quick Guide

If you\'re buying a modular office or similar building, you might want to know what it\'s made of. Why? Because the materials affect everything from how long it lasts to whether it meets your building codes. So, in this guide, we\'ll go over the main types of m...

Allied Modular enclosed office built with modular partition walls inside an industrial space.

June 12, 2026

10 Things to Know Before Buying a Modular Office

If you’re thinking about buying a modular office, there are a few things worth knowing ahead of time. Some of these might seem obvious, and others may not. Either way, having this information before you start the process will save you time and help you make a better dec...

NASA Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, one of many government agencies that use Allied Modular products.

May 29, 2026

How Government Agencies Use Modular Construction

Government agencies at every level (federal, state, local, military) deal with the same space problems as everyone else. They too need more offices, better security checkpoints, various improvements in their facilities, and they usually need it all done within a tigh...

Allied Modular two-story modular building solution for manufacturing installed inside an industrial plant

May 11, 2026

Modular Building Solutions for Manufacturing: A Short Guide

When it comes to manufacturing, or any business for that matter, you want to avoid disruptions that could affect your bottom line. Changes will inevitably need to take place, though, so it becomes important that such changes take place quickly and without hurting produc...

Indoor modular office by Allied Modular with desk, chair, and computer setup inside a warehouse environment.

April 28, 2026

How Long Do Modular Offices Last? A Quick Guide

If you\'re thinking about investing in a modular office, one of the first things you\'ll want to know is how long it\'s actually going to last. This is a fair question, and the answer might be surprising. In this article, we\'ll cover what factors affect the lifespan of...

Students seated in a classroom inside an Allied Modular learning space, showcasing modular buildings for schools with bright interiors and functional layouts.

April 21, 2026

Modular Buildings for Schools: A Short Guide

Everyone knows that schools run into space problems all the time. Sometimes enrollment goes up, school programs expand, or buildings get renovated (which in many cases takes longer than anyone first expects). Then, suddenly, there aren’t enough rooms to accommodate staf...

April 13, 2026

What Is a White Room (vs. a Cleanroom)?

If you need a controlled environment, the first question you should ask is whether your industry requires ISO cleanroom certification. If it does, then you need a cleanroom. If it doesn\'t, a white room might be all you need. But what exactly is a white room, and how...

A mezzanine structure with a staircase leading to an upper level above an enclosed office space in a warehouse. The mezzanine is supported by metal beams and includes safety railings around the perimeter.

April 5, 2026

Mezzanine Office Design: What to Know Before You Build

Many warehouses and factories run out of room for ground-floor offices before they run out of vertical space. A mezzanine office is a straightforward solution to this problem, as it converts and unlocks overhead space and turns it into offices, which can be used as meet...

Allied Modular facility expansion construction showing modular wall panels and high-speed roll-up door inside a warehouse

March 28, 2026

Facility Expansion Construction: What to Know First

Every growing business runs into the same problem at some point. Eventually, there just isn\'t enough room. Whether that means the production floor is cluttered and crammed, or the break room has turned into a storage closet, the result is usually that things stop worki...

An interior shot of an Allied Modular modular enclosure featuring clean, prefabricated wall panels, steel support beams, and an overhead roll-up door. The factory-built, reusable wall systems shown here are the type of modular construction that can earn up to 25 points toward LEED certification.

March 20, 2026

Can Modular Buildings Earn LEED Certification?

When people think about LEED certification, they usually think about solar panels, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and low-flow fixtures. What they don\'t think about is how the building was actually constructed. But the construction method matters, and modular actually ...

Modular warehouse enclosure with roll-up door and windows built by Allied Modular inside a large industrial facility.

March 11, 2026

The Tax Benefits of Modular Construction: A Complete Guide

Take two companies and have them each spend $150,000 on new office space inside their warehouse. Have one go the traditional route, while the other goes modular. At tax time, the traditional building lets you deduct about $3,800. The modular one lets you deduct the f...

Allied Modular installation of a gray modular wall system inside a warehouse space with integrated door and clean interior finish.

March 2, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Install a Modular Building?

If you\'re mulling over modular construction, one of the first things you\'ll probably want to know is how fast it can all get done. Modular buildings are almost always completed much faster than traditional construction, though exactly how fast will depend on a few ...