A Step-by-Step Guide to Our Commercial Modular Construction Process
A successful construction project is like a well-executed road trip. It requires a clear destination, a reliable vehicle, and a detailed map to navigate any challenges along the way. For commercial developers, the biggest risks often arise from a poorly defined process that leads to delays and budget overruns. At RC2, we’ve eliminated those risks with a transparent, collaborative, and proven five-step process designed to give you clarity and confidence from day one.
This guide will walk you through the entire commercial modular construction process at RC2. You will learn how we partner with your team, manage every detail, and deliver a superior building with unmatched predictability.
It Starts with Partnership
The key to a successful modular project is early collaboration. Unlike traditional methods where handoffs between architects, engineers, and contractors can create friction, our process is integrated from the very beginning. We work as an extension of your team, investing our own resources upfront to ensure your project is set up for success before you ever sign a major construction contract. This initial phase is foundational to everything that follows.
The 5 Phases of the RC2 Modular Process
We have refined our workflow into five distinct phases, each designed to build upon the last and ensure a seamless journey from an idea to a fully realized building.
Phase 1: Consultation & Feasibility (Our “Free-Con” Services)
Your dedicated project manager works with you to understand your vision, create rough cost estimates, and once accepted, engage our structural engineers. We collaborate closely with your architect to develop permit-ready plans and provide transparent pricing updates along the way, giving you a clear picture of the project’s viability at no initial cost.
Phase 2: Final Design & Contract (Development)
With a solid plan and approved construction drawings in hand, we present you with the final, fixed pricing for the modular scope of your project. This is the moment of true cost certainty. Once you review and approve the documents, we execute the contract for the manufacturing, delivery, and installation of your custom-built modules.
Phase 3: Pre-Production & Engineering (Pre-Con)
We align all parties before a single wall is framed. This critical phase involves developing detailed shop drawings for factory production, holding regular Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings, and addressing any Requests for Information (RFIs). Once all technical details are finalized and materials are ordered, our factory is cleared to begin manufacturing.
Phase 4: Factory Construction & Site Assembly
As our skilled craftsmen construct your modules inside our temperature-controlled facility, your on-site contractor is simultaneously preparing the foundation. This parallel workflow is the core of the modular advantage. Following the agreed-upon schedule, we deliver the completed modules and our expert crew, including the crane, sets them in place.
Phase 5: Handover & Project Closeout (Post-Con)
Our team works with you to complete a final walk-through, address any punch list items, and formally close out the project, ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled. We remain your partner, ready to assist with any inspections or meetings you request to ensure your long-term satisfaction.
A well-defined commercial modular construction process is the difference between hoping for a good outcome and engineering one. Our five-phase roadmap is designed to eliminate surprises, provide you with unwavering support, and deliver a high-quality building on a schedule that traditional methods simply cannot match.
If you’re ready to build with confidence, contact the RC2 team today. Let’s start the conversation about your next project.