Challenge:
Swelling enrollments and limited time required quick construction of two new dormitories for the fall. Each building needed to hold 50 students, with full bathroom facilities and standard dorm amenities such as cable TV, high-speed internet, climate control and sprinklers in each room. They needed to be temporary additions, for use during renovations to existing dorms, but still blend with the campus.

Modular Solution:
Modular dormitory buildings solved both the space and time requirements at Amherst. The buildings were constructed at the factory for the most efficient delivery schedule. They were upgraded with 2x6 wall and floor construction, extra insulation and vinyl siding to blend with other buildings. Site work began in April and was completed in August, in time for fall semester students to move in.

"We were favorably impressed with the quality construction of our temporary school building. Schiavi Leasing made it easy to quickly house our students and responded in a timely manner to all issues. We were even able to incorporate some of our own ideas into the building plans. If the need arose, we would be sure to contact Schiavi in the future."

Nora Murray
Superintendent
Hall-Dale Elementary School
Farmingdale, Maine

Challenge: The expanding population and desperate need for renovation of the 50-year old school created an immediate need for over 16,000 sq. ft. of elementary school space for 200 students. The Schiavi Leasing technical team needed to solve this crisis, on time and on budget.

Modular Solution: The solution was a complete turnkey project - including excavation, foundation, modular building design and construction, installation, landscaping and drainage, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, data and communications wiring, a complete sprinkler system throughout the building, plus a heated connecting corridor to the adjacent school.

“Vanguard Modular exceeded my expectations in every area and helped us meet a time frame that seemed impossible. If the need were to arise. I would have no hesitation about contacting Vanguard again.”

Richard O’Shea
Business Manager
Pentucket Regional School District
West Newbury, Massachusetts

Challenge: To accommodate a rapidly growing student population, Pentucket Regional School District required four 900 sq. ft. classrooms to be immediately added to their existing building. Each classroom required fire alarms and comprehensive data and communications wiring.

Modular Solution: Vanguard Modular delivered a complete turnkey solution – including excavation, foundations, modular building design and construction, installation, matching existing school floor level and brick exterior, landscaping and drainage, and providing compatible equipment and connections for existing fire alarm, intercom and computer data lines. The rooms were completed on time and at a fraction of the cost of traditional construction.

“Vanguard Modular’s understanding of the entire process, from building permit to certificate of occupancy, gave us confidence that the school would be ready in time. They delivered everything and finished the job to our complete satisfaction.”

Peter J. Conway
Board or Advisors
Trinity Episcopal School
Charlotte, North Carolina

Challenge: A temporary school was needed immediately while the community raised funds for a permanent school building. Specifications for the entire building needed to be developed by Vanguard Modular and working with the architect on the site plan was also a requirement.

Modular Solution: Vanguard Modular delivered a complete turnkey solution. Vanguard Modular was in charge of the building construction as well as the necessary electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Vanguard Modular’s role included building design and construction, site preparation, installation, decking, equipment and connections for the fire alarm, and all pre-wiring for the data and communications systems. Even with a re-zoning issue, the time from delivery to operational completion was just six weeks.