Offsite construction – a focus for the future!!
The International Code Council and Modular Building Institute release the first American National Standards on Off-Site Construction planning, design, fabrication, assembly and inspection and regulatory compliance. PDFs of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 & 1205 available now.
-ICC/MBI 1200-2021 Standard for Off-site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly
This first edition standard provides planning and preparation requirements such as: the role of the architect/modular manufacturer/construction manager/general contractor, location of plant vs. construction site, and material procurement and lead times.
ICC/MBI 1200-2021 includes requirements for:
- A controlled manufacturing environment.
- Supply chain integration.
- Structural modular vs. nonstructural modular.
- The fabrication process and on-site assembly.