Modular Plant Construction
Digital Workflows are More Effective than Ever
If the past year has taught us anything, it is the importance of balancing flexibility with preparation and well-developed processes. For many in the construction industry, 2020 and the first half of 2021 involved massive changes, including adapting to travel restrictions, labor impacts, supply chain challenges and tasks normally handled in person with paper, like
Financial Tailwinds Benefiting Modular Construction
Anyone familiar with modular construction, or our previous Epsilon posts for that matter, is aware of the typical value proposition: compressed schedule, cost certainty, and reduction in field labor. These attributes have been and will continue to be strong drivers in the proliferation of modular construction, but new tailwinds are emerging; a handful with particular
Modular Plant QA Walkthrough
A short time ago we showcased photos from this final QA assembly and noted that one of the major benefits of Off-Site Construction is the QA that takes place at the Epsilon manufacturing facility. This gives the client a walk-through and pre-delivery inspection opportunity, and also allows yet another detailed and assembled QA check before
Are We Thinking About Modular Construction Upside Down?
Traditional construction is built on the foundational principle that a general contractor is hired to deliver a building. That building includes structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc. systems – so the general contractor hires firms specializing in those various trades to execute the respective work throughout the building. There are obviously exceptions, but generally this model
Super Skids Offer Modular Construction Options
One growing segment of the modular construction business is the “Super Skid” – a dozen or more modular skids that are designed to fit into a traditional field-built structure. Once installed, they become a single contiguous mechanical room, complete with all equipment and ancillary systems. Pictured here is a small portion of one “Super Skid”
Off-Site Central Plant Construction Time-Lapse
A clear benefit of Off-Site Construction is the minimal time installation and commissioning takes compared to on-site construction. This time-lapse video provides a glimpse at the overall assembly time of an Epsilon central utility plant at a US-based medical center, compared to the rest of the project.
Project Update #2:
Bank of Montreal Trading Floor
From Factory Floor to Restaurant Roof Epsilon recently completed installing a new 4-MW modular power plant at the Bank of Montreal trading floor in downtown Toronto financial district. The project included fitting modules to integrate the structural, architectural and electrical/mechanical systems. The two-story generator package, scheduled to be on-line in 2021, includes diesel powered generators,
Project Update: Bank of Montreal Trading Floor in Downtown Toronto
Can you spot the 4 megawatt back-up power plant? Our project for the Bank of Montreal in the financial district of downtown Toronto is progressing nicely. After the installation of the glass façade, the plant really blends into the surrounding architecture. Click here for more information about this project. Scroll down for more photos from
What Keeps Construction Industry Leaders Up At Night?
Betchel is a construction industry powerhouse – by most counts, the largest engineering and construction company in the United States. What keeps Betchel president Brendan Betchel up at night? Attracting the next generation of talent as baby boomers retire. In a recent interview with Fortune Magazine, he shared his concern about construction productivity overall. Betchel