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King County Metro South Interim Base

Tukwila, WA

The King County Department of Transportation needed new bus operations and vehicle maintenance buildings for their South Interim Base in Tukwila, WA. This complex project included three operations buildings, two maintenance buildings, and a small hostler shack that totaled 12,970 square feet. The facilities needed to support all office staff, maintenance staff, and bus drivers included locker rooms, an exercise room, a classroom, a drivers’ lounge, a TV room, kitchen areas, and a dispatch area.

Despite site issues and delays from the pandemic, Modern was able to meet the original project deadlines. Buildings were installed at a fraction of the time compared to stick built. Specifications from the City of Seattle, King County, and the Transportation Department placed strict parameters on the new facility, all of which had to be met within an equally strict budget.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • As one of the longer project timelines in Modern’s portfolio, from January 2019 to March 2021.
  • All buildings had to meet the standards of other permanent bus bases.
  • 19 modules were used to construct a total of six buildings: three operations buildings, two maintenance buildings, and a hostler shack.

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

  • The mechanical system meets all of King County’s specifications.
  • All buildings meet the City of Seattle’s energy codes.
  • Energy-efficient split systems allowed for zone-specific
    temperature throughout the entire facility.
  • Off-site construction eliminated high-volume waste.

FLOOR PLANS

SPECS

Building Area

12970 Square Feet

ABOUT MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Modular buildings are prefabricated, portable and customizable structures, which can be temporary or permanent. Sections of the building called modules are built in a factory controlled environment. Once completed each module or section is transported and set in the desired location. The following are just a few industries the have benefited from the efficiency of modular construction:

  • Education
  • Commercial/Retail
  • Multi-Family Housing
  • Public Safety
  • Pre-Schools/Daycare
  • Healthcare
  • Religious
  • Government
  • Disaster Relief
ABOUT MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Modular buildings are prefabricated, portable and customizable structures, which can be temporary or permanent. Sections of the building called modules are built in a factory controlled environment. Once completed each module or section is transported and set in the desired location. The following are just a few industries the have benefited from the efficiency of modular construction:

  • Education
  • Commercial/Retail
  • Multi-Family Housing
  • Public Safety
  • Pre-Schools/Daycare
  • Healthcare
  • Religious
  • Government
  • Disaster Relief

WHY CHOOSE MODERN?

  • We are known throughout the industry for being synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and value for over 51 years. Our top-of-the-line manufacturing process and our personalized services have set us apart for all these years.
  • We can take care of everything! All operations: design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, transportation and assembly of your building can all be done in-house. We are a true one-stop shop for modular building construction.
  • Don’t pay for dealer or middle-man markups. We are the longest running and ONLY factory direct modular building manufacturer in Oregon, Washington, and California.

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