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Large Scale Modular ConstructionLarge Scale Modular Construction

Presentation by:

Comark Building Systems, Inc.A Leader in Large Scale Commercial Modular Construction Projects


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(c) 2004 Comark Building Systems, Inc.

Presentation SummaryPresentation Summary

The Department of Army isThe Department of Army isundertaking several large scaleundertaking several large scalefacility projects that will requirefacility projects that will require

millions of square feet of modularmillions of square feet of modularbuilding space over the next fewbuilding space over the next fewyears:years: Modularity ProgramModularity Program

Training & Doctrine CommandTraining & Doctrine Command National GuardNational Guard

Redeployment of Overseas TroopsRedeployment of Overseas Troops

Increase in StrengthIncrease in Strength


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Presentation SummaryPresentation Summary Through a better understanding of modular construction,Through a better understanding of modular construction,

industry capabilities, methods of contracting, programindustry capabilities, methods of contracting, programcreation and best practices in implementing a large scalecreation and best practices in implementing a large scalemodular construction program, the Department of Army can:modular construction program, the Department of Army can:

Have Higher Quality, More Durable BuildingsHave Higher Quality, More Durable Buildings

Have Smoother Projects without sacrificingHave Smoother Projects without sacrificingspeed or qualityspeed or quality

AchieveAchieve significantsignificant cost savingscost savings


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Brief Overview of ComarkBrief Overview of Comark

About ComarkAbout Comark

Comark CapabilitiesComark Capabilities

Government ExperienceGovernment Experience

Large Project ExpertiseLarge Project Expertise


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About ComarkAbout Comark

Founded in 1987Founded in 1987

Direct manufacturer of custom commercialDirect manufacturer of custom commercial modularmodular

buildingsbuildings && permanent modular buildingspermanent modular buildings

The company owns and operates a 72,000 SFThe company owns and operates a 72,000 SFfacility in DeSoto, Texas and ~80,000 SF facility infacility in DeSoto, Texas and ~80,000 SF facility in

Southern CaliforniaSouthern California

Since its inception, the company has placedSince its inception, the company has placed

millions of square feet of building space throughoutmillions of square feet of building space throughoutCONUS and the worldCONUS and the world

National leader in large scale modular projectsNational leader in large scale modular projects


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Comark CapabilitiesComark Capabilities Comark has inComark has in--house capabilities/expertise forhouse capabilities/expertise for

each phase of the Large Project process:each phase of the Large Project process:

Production:Production:

True Builder: 72,000SFTexas plant, 80,000SF CaliforniaTrue Builder: 72,000SFTexas plant, 80,000SF Californiaplant. Production capability of over 10,000SF a dayplant. Production capability of over 10,000SF a day

Design Engineering:Design Engineering:

Floor plans, site plans, architectural, program designFloor plans, site plans, architectural, program design

Participation in design intent for modular programsParticipation in design intent for modular programs

Management:Management:

Full project coordination & managementFull project coordination & management Integration with big pictureIntegration with big picture

Site DevelopmentSite Development

InIn--house construction company to support sitehouse construction company to support sitedevelopment and project finish outdevelopment and project finish out


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Comark ExperienceComark Experience

Comark is a leader in Military & FederalGovernment modular construction projects


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Large Project ExpertiseLarge Project Expertise

Leading directLeading direct--builder ofbuilder oflarge scale projects fromlarge scale projects from10,000SF to over10,000SF to over500,000SF500,000SF

Accelerated CommercialAccelerated CommercialConstruction ProcessConstruction Process

Company has anCompany has anestablished Large Projectestablished Large Projectmethodology that enables itmethodology that enables itto simultaneously manageto simultaneously manageup to one million squareup to one million squarefeet of large project activityfeet of large project activity


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TRADOC PROJECTSTRADOC PROJECTS

500,000SF+ Modular Barrack Space at 7 Installations500,000SF+ Modular Barrack Space at 7 Installations


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Special Operations CommandSpecial Operations Command South HeadquartersSouth Headquarters

40,000SF+ in Sixty days40,000SF+ in Sixty days


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Modularity ProjectsModularity ProjectsFort CampbellFort Campbell

44 Buildings (200,000SF) in less than 90 days44 Buildings (200,000SF) in less than 90 days


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Army Material CommandArmy Material Command230,000SF Class A Office Buildings in 7 months230,000SF Class A Office Buildings in 7 months


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Best Practices inBest Practices in

Large Scale Modular ConstructionLarge Scale Modular Construction

Understand the Categories of Modular ConstructionUnderstand the Categories of Modular Construction

Methods of Contracting / Methods of ImplementationMethods of Contracting / Methods of Implementation

Difference between Modular Program Development & Site ConstructionDifference between Modular Program Development & Site Construction

Large Scale Program Development / Design IntentLarge Scale Program Development / Design Intent

Working with Modular BuildersWorking with Modular Builders

Critical Elements of SuccessCritical Elements of Success


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Best PracticesBest Practices

High quality, smooth & cost effective largeHigh quality, smooth & cost effective largeprojects are not accidental!!!projects are not accidental!!!

They are the result of a systematic approach toThey are the result of a systematic approach to

large scale project management that recognizeslarge scale project management that recognizesthat success is the result of certain practices.that success is the result of certain practices.

This approach can be standardizedThis approach can be standardized

This brief presentation highlights some of theThis brief presentation highlights some of the

best practices in large scale modularbest practices in large scale modularconstructionconstruction

Best Practices PaperBest Practices Paper


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Best Practice:Best Practice:

Understand Modular ConstructionUnderstand Modular Construction

Understand the (3) Grades of ModularUnderstand the (3) Grades of ModularConstruction, the advantages andConstruction, the advantages anddisadvantages of each and utilize accordingdisadvantages of each and utilize accordingto what best suits need.to what best suits need.

TrailersTrailers Modular BuildingsModular Buildings

Permanent Modular BuildingsPermanent Modular Buildings

Differences in specifications, quality,Differences in specifications, quality,durability and appropriateness for programdurability and appropriateness for programdevelopmentdevelopment

Key Point: Quality buildings are not aKey Point: Quality buildings are not acommodity itemcommodity item


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Understand the industryUnderstand the industry

DealersDealers

DirectDirect--SellSell

Bundled vs. Unbundled servicesBundled vs. Unbundled services

Pros & ConsPros & Cons


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One vs. Two Story ConstructionOne vs. Two Story Construction


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Incorporate ModularRules in Design IntentIncorporate ModularRules in Design Intent

Efficient site layoutsEfficient site layouts

Maximize building space designMaximize building space design

Make use of economies of scaleMake use of economies of scale

Maximize work done in plantMaximize work done in plant

Understand regulatory environmentUnderstand regulatory environment

Generate Significant Cost Savings


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Utilize Contracting Programs EffectivelyUtilize Contracting Programs Effectively

Formation of ProjectFormation of Project Bundled vs. UnbundledBundled vs. Unbundled

General Contractor v. Direct SourcesGeneral Contractor v. Direct Sources

Means of contractingMeans of contracting Open competitionOpen competition

ID/IQID/IQ

GSAGSA

8(a), etc8(a), etc Key point: Minimize middlemen and nonKey point: Minimize middlemen and non--

active participantsactive participants


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Best Practice: Partner for SuccessBest Practice: Partner for Success

Successful projects have strong, activeSuccessful projects have strong, active

partnershippartnership

Well defined projectWell defined project

Quick answers & sign offsQuick answers & sign offs

Information disseminationInformation dissemination


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Develop a Standardized ProgramDevelop a Standardized Program

Create standardized system for:Create standardized system for:

Program designProgram design

Efficient site layoutsEfficient site layouts

Modular design intentModular design intent

Building requirementsBuilding requirements

Quality of productQuality of product

Apple to apple comparisons!Apple to apple comparisons!

Contracting methodsContracting methods

Implementation & ControlImplementation & Control


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SummarySummary

Modular construction projects cannot be taken forModular construction projects cannot be taken forgranted or passed off without loss of time, quality,granted or passed off without loss of time, quality,moneymoney

By understanding modular construction and followingBy understanding modular construction and followingbest practices in developing a clear, focused approachbest practices in developing a clear, focused approachto implementation, the Department of Army can:to implementation, the Department of Army can: Save significant monies/Maximize budgetSave significant monies/Maximize budget

Standardize product and process for consistentStandardize product and process for consistentresultsresults

Be more efficient in its use of resourcesBe more efficient in its use of resources

Acquire better quality and more durable buildingsAcquire better quality and more durable buildings

Be able to successful manage increasing numbers ofBe able to successful manage increasing numbers oflarge scale projects simultaneously to meet spacelarge scale projects simultaneously to meet spacedemandsdemands

Reduce time needed to implement large projectsReduce time needed to implement large projects


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DeSoto, Texas 75115DeSoto, Texas 75115

Tel: 1.800.260.4007Tel: 1.800.260.4007

Fax: 972.230.0957Fax: 972.230.0957

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