The New York Times reports that the tallest modular building in the world will soon rise at the Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn. Part of a $4.9 billion project, the 34-story steel building will have 400 affordable apartments as part of its obligation, which also includes a new arena for the New York Nets NBA basketball team. The 900 modules can be assembled by fewer and less-skilled workers than conventional construction. While cutting costs in half, the size of the 16-building complex may make it worthwhile for the developers to operate their own modular factory. It is the second largest construction project currently ongoing in New York, behind the World Trade Center. MaryAnne Gilmartin, executive vice-president of developer Forest City Ratner, said, “The company is interested in modular, high-rise construction in an urban setting. It’s driven by costs and efficiencies.” The New York building trades council is not pleased with modular construction.
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Can’t wait to see this “World’s tallest Modular Building in Brooklyn” when it is completed. The people that will live in the affordable apartments will be very lucky. There are so many exciting New York Building Construction projects going on right now, but this one seems to be most interesting. McGraw Hill’s New York Construction Site is a great place to gather the information needed to make this project a success. They offer a lot of important information, including who is available for hire for this type of project and what their credentials are, as well as what products and manufacturers would be best for this type of project. Though I now work for them, I have honestly used them myself for all of my construction projects because they offer a lot of really useful information. I hope the developer checks it out.