Dustin McCune

Many buildings are designed for what’s needed today. But the most successful facilities plan for what happens next. In real operations, change is constant: more equipment gets added capacity increases…

Some building projects are planned months (or years) in advance. Others show up with urgency—because something has changed and the solution is needed now. That could be: emergency response and…

Remote site modular buildings protect valuable assets. Whether the building is housing telecom equipment, controls, electrical infrastructure, mechanical systems, or mission-critical components, it often contains equipment that is expensive, sensitive,…

Ventilation is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—parts of modular building design. Many modular buildings house equipment that generates heat. Others need airflow to prevent stagnation. Some require cooling,…

Energy efficiency is one of the biggest selling points of modular buildings—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume energy efficiency is simply “better insulation.” Insulation is…

Noise and vibration issues are some of the most common “surprise problems” in equipment shelters and modular enclosures. The building may be perfectly constructed. The equipment may be installed correctly.…

Modular buildings are often treated as a “one-size-fits-all” solution—but where the structure is installed changes the design requirements more than most people expect. A building installed inside a controlled facility…

Modular buildings are built to perform in the real world—on job sites, remote locations, industrial facilities, and outdoor environments where weather is not a “maybe,” it’s a constant. And while…

A modular building can be perfectly engineered—but if technicians can’t service equipment efficiently, the building becomes a daily frustration. Service access is one of the most overlooked parts of modular…

One of the easiest ways to create long-term problems in a modular building is also one of the most common: Improper power and cable entry planning. Cable entry seems like…