project summary

Multi-floor Modular Facility

category
location

Midwestern U.S.A.

Sunbelt facility

Whitley Manufacturing
A Sunbelt Company

size

21,000 sq. ft.

key achievements

  • Completed significantly faster than conventional construction.
  • Structural frame set within days of module delivery.
  • Floorless 3D modular system enhanced speed and cost control.
  • Reduced overall construction timeline by approximately 40%.
  • Minimal campus disruption during construction.

Building Floor Plan Highlights

  • Four-story residence hall maximizing campus footprint.
  • Semi-private student suites housing 68 residents.

  • Efficient double-loaded corridor design.
  • Shared lounge and social interaction spaces.

case study summary

This college serves over 4,000 students from around the world. The school, located in downtown, is known for programs in mathematics, engineering and science, but offers a well-regarded liberal arts program as well. In the past decade, the school has undergone rapid growth. Continued, rapid growth in enrollment created a need for additional housing at the school. This new dormitory was designed as a sister facility to an existing dormitory.

As with the previous dormitory projects built by Whitley Manufacturing, time was of the essence, with the balance of construction to occur over the less crowded summer semester. In just under 90 days, Whitley Manufacturing constructed the 21,000 SFT four story dormitory. A variety of unique techniques were utilized to enhance the speed of the process and control costs to the client. These included the use of floorless, three dimensional building modules set upon a site poured slab and floorless modules used to construction the stairwells. The building houses 68 students in semi-private suites.

A four-story modular residence hall delivered in under 90 days to meet the college’s growing housing demands. Designed to balance speed, cost control, and modern student living, this dormitory demonstrates how innovative modular techniques can expand campus capacity while maintaining quality and architectural appeal.

key achievements

  • Completed significantly faster than conventional construction.
  • Structural frame set within days of module delivery.
  • Floorless 3D modular system enhanced speed and cost control.
  • Reduced overall construction timeline by approximately 40%.
  • Minimal campus disruption during construction.

Building Floor Plan Highlights

  • Four-story residence hall maximizing campus footprint.
  • Semi-private student suites housing 68 residents.

  • Efficient double-loaded corridor design.
  • Shared lounge and social interaction spaces.

case study summary

This college serves over 4,000 students from around the world. The school, located in downtown, is known for programs in mathematics, engineering and science, but offers a well-regarded liberal arts program as well. In the past decade, the school has undergone rapid growth. Continued, rapid growth in enrollment created a need for additional housing at the school. This new dormitory was designed as a sister facility to an existing dormitory.

As with the previous dormitory projects built by Whitley Manufacturing, time was of the essence, with the balance of construction to occur over the less crowded summer semester. In just under 90 days, Whitley Manufacturing constructed the 21,000 SFT four story dormitory. A variety of unique techniques were utilized to enhance the speed of the process and control costs to the client. These included the use of floorless, three dimensional building modules set upon a site poured slab and floorless modules used to construction the stairwells. The building houses 68 students in semi-private suites.

A four-story modular residence hall delivered in under 90 days to meet the college’s growing housing demands. Designed to balance speed, cost control, and modern student living, this dormitory demonstrates how innovative modular techniques can expand campus capacity while maintaining quality and architectural appeal.

resources

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