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modular

(mŏj′ə-lər)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on a module or modulus.
2. Constructed out of usually prefabricated units with standardized dimensions, allowing for easy assembly and flexible arrangement: modular furniture; modular homes.
3. Mathematics
a. Of or relating to fields having a characteristic greater than zero.
b. Of or relating to structured equivalence classes.
4. Biology Relating to, exhibiting, or being a pattern of growth in which similar morphological units, called modules, are added repeatedly.

mod′u·lar n.
mod′u·lar′i·ty (-lăr′ĭ-tē) n.
mod′u·lar·ly adv.
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In addition to the modular concept enabling projects to be executed at an accelerated pace, off-site construction is meeting the demand for more sustainable construction solutions -- getting greener and smarter, with buildings being designed with energy efficiency in mind.
In addition, the City anticipates the RFI will provide meaningful input to a forthcoming Modular RFP that will be released later this year.
The modular structure bolts together on-site boasting quick set up times using basic tools.
The fields of the matrix describe the following: Only modular criteria are evaluated in the upper left (UL) field and only standardized criteria are evaluated in the lower right (LR) field on a scale from 0 to 5.
Though not necessarily a newcomer to the commercial construction landscape, modular building is nevertheless picking up steam--and making significant headway in healthcare, to boot.
Modular construction is an alternative delivery method that can tame some of those issues.
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