HVAC key to modular success
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The full promise of modular construction will not be realised if HVAC continues to be overlooked
Modular construction continues to gain momentum as developers look for faster project delivery, improved quality, and greater predictability. Yet one critical system is still too often treated as an afterthought.
HVAC decisions influence far more than occupant comfort. They affect factory workflows, module design, transportation constraints, field installation, commissioning, maintenance, and the long-term performance of the building. When HVAC isn’t considered early in the design process, project teams can face unnecessary coordination challenges, schedule delays, and avoidable costs.
In his latest byline for Climate Control News, AIIR CEO Trevor Schick examines why HVAC should be viewed as a foundational element of modular construction—not simply another trade to coordinate after the fact. The article explores how early collaboration between architects, engineers, manufacturers, and mechanical contractors can help simplify installation, reduce complexity, and improve outcomes across hospitality, multifamily, student housing, and other modular building applications.
Read the full byline here: HVAC key to modular success
