Modular construction

What is modular construction compared to in the video?

What is one key feature of modular construction highlighted in the video?

• • Modular units are permanently fixed once assembled.

• • Modular units can be taken apart and reassembled whenever needed.

• • Modular units are only suitable for temporary structures.

• • Modular units require heavy foundation work.

According to the video, which type of building has become obsolete due to the rise of the internet?

• • Office buildings

• • Residential apartments

• • Libraries

• • Shopping centres

What typically happens to obsolete shopping centres?

• • They are restored to their original state

• • They are converted into industrial factories

• • They undergo conversion or demolition

• • They are preserved as historical landmarks

Tons of __________

is generated by destroying buildings.

Which one is not an advantage of modular construction highlighted in the video?

• • Modular buildings are built faster

• • Modular construction eliminates the need for any transportation logistics.

• • Modular buildings can be assembled and disassembled multiple times

• • Modular buildings can be relocated as needed

In the video, they ask this question: Do cities need to be inert?

What does the term "inert" refer to?

• • actively growing and changing

• • unchanging and fixed in place

• economically thriving

• • environmentally friendly

What is a noted disadvantage of modular construction mentioned in this part of the video?

• • They require a longer construction time compared to traditional methods.

• • They often lack design flexibility because standardised components are used.

• • They are more expensive than traditional construction methods.

• • They generate less construction waste compared to conventional methods.

Which of the following best illustrates an advantage of modular construction, as highlighted in the video?

• Modular construction can reduce on-site labor costs by more than 50%.

• Modular construction allows for the customization of designs to meet client specifications.

• Modular construction requires fewer permits and regulatory approvals compared to traditional methods

• Modular construction significantly reduces the time needed to complete a project

The term "flexibility" refers to the ease with which they can _______ and move these frames around.

Clue: it starts with a "d"