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Built Modular: Digital Twin Modeling to Produce More Efficient, Cost-Effective Designs

Manufacturers around the world are searching for ways to lower costs, add efficiency and produce more consistent parts the first time – and digital twins might be the ideal solution. The creation of a digital twin to a real-world part allows for effective digital twin modeling that empowers manufacturers to, in a virtual space, see…

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Built Modular
Built Modular: How School Districts Can Solve Space Issues with Modular Classrooms

Modular buildings have many applications. They can be an excellent temporary solution, including for school districts. Mark Meyers, General Manager of Marketing Services for Vanguard, shared insights from his many years of modular experience on how schools can use portable classrooms. Why do school districts need these solutions? “There are four primary reasons,” Meyers said….

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Built Modular
Constructing a Modular Building from Start to Finish

A potential Vanguard Modular customer may know they need a modular building but not what the process will entail. When Vanguard constructs a modular building, it runs through these steps in the construction process: design and engineering, permitting, manufacturing, delivery, set, seam and utility connections, power up and turn on water, installation of decks, steps,…

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Built Modular
Built Modular: Creating Winning Relationships Through Cooperative Purchasing

Cooperative purchasing provides seamless purchasing and consistency for the relationship between Vanguard Modular Building Systems and its customers. Chris Brown, an Area Sales Manager at Vanguard, popped by Build Modular to discuss this solution for financing modular projects. “Cooperative purchasing is a procurement system,” Brown said. “It’s where a lead agency advertises for bids, awards…

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Built Modular: Did You Know This About Modular Construction?

A lack of information about today’s modular buildings can lead to a lot of confusion, misconceptions and missed opportunities regarding a sustainable, cost-effective solution. Vanguard Modular’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Services, Mark Meyers, joined the Built Modular podcast to dispel myths and provide answers that people should know when it comes to modular construction….

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Built Modular: Cost Drivers in Modular Building Systems

An August 2019 report from the commercial construction index showed the modular construction industry doubling its growth over the past five years. Now an $8-billion industry, modular construction is experiencing even more growth with the onset of the pandemic, with the need for health centers to build quick and efficient solutions for emergency treatment facilities…

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Built Modular: Modular Classroom Buildings Customized for the Varying Needs and Size Requirements of Schools

The saying, “one size does not fit all” certainly applies to today’s school classroom needs, where many factors go into consideration in designing the building. Flexibility, affordability, and ease of construction make modular buildings a perfect fit for schools looking to expand capabilities or just trying to get the ideal classroom size that meets…

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Episode 2 Promo: How Vecna Robotics Keeps Automation Aligned with the Floor
May 10, 2025

The second episode of Robot vs. Wild features David Rabinovic, Vice President of Deployment at Vecna Robotics, and Josh Kivenko, Chief Marketing Officer, in a conversation about the ever-changing nature of warehouse environments and what it takes to keep automation aligned with reality. Unlike manufacturing, where operations follow predictable cycles, warehouses are dynamic ecosystems—shifting every…

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Episode 3 Promo: Inside Vecna Robotics’ Mission to Build Safer Automated Warehouses
May 9, 2025

The third episode of Robot vs. Wild takes a close look at one of the most critical success factors in automation: robot safety. Featuring Michael Bearman, Chief Legal & Safety Officer, and Josh Kivenko, Chief Marketing Officer at Vecna Robotics, this episode explores why safety in automation isn’t just about the robots—it’s about people, processes,…

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Episode 4 Promo: How Vecna Robotics Connects Tech and Strategy for Smarter Automation
May 9, 2025

Episode four of Robot vs. Wild features a conversation between Zachary Dydek, Chief Technology Officer at Vecna Robotics, and Josh Kivenko, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. The episode explores the advanced technologies behind Vecna’s automation solutions and how engineering and marketing align to deliver scalable, human-centered innovation. Topics include real-time orchestration, autonomous systems, and how…

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Episode 5 Promo: There Are No Bad Robots, Only Bad Owners
May 9, 2025

What really makes or breaks a robotics deployment? Spoiler: it’s not the robot. In the fifth episode of Robot vs. Wild, Vecna Robotics’ Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko and Customer Success Manager Ty LaFramboise reveal why successful automation is less about machines—and more about mindset. From aligning corporate goals with floor-level operations, to helping teams adjust to new…

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Built Modular: Modular Construction for Temporary Building Needs
June 22, 2020

Peter Eberle, President & CEO, Vanguard Modular Building Systems, kicked off the first Built Modular episode with his take on the flexible and affordable solutions modular construction brings to temporary and permanent building projects. The nature of prefabricated, modular construction allows for factory assembly without dealing with nature’s elements. This process allows development to happen…

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