The key to controlling your modular building costs
is to determine what portions of the structure will be factory
installed and what will be site installed.
Using standard products installed at the factory will assist in keeping
your
overall construction costs down. Site installed
interior and exterior finishes typically cost much more per-square-foot
than factory-installed finishes. Low-cost
modular buildings might have factory installed aluminum siding while high
end modular buildings might have a site installed
brick veneer. Structurally, they could be identical buildings, but
look
completely different because of the exterior veneer.
The ultimate decision between using a factory finish or a site
applied veneer hinges upon the balance between
your needs, desires and cost objectives.
It is essential that your material selection be
made based upon your project objectives. Material quality standards
must be weighed against the construction funds
available. This may, at times, result in building less square footage
in order to maintain the desired level of material
quality. The standards of high quality will affect material selections,
systems choices and design aesthetics. Material
quality will also have a significant impact on the future resale value
of your modular building.
