October 22, 2007—Modtech Holdings, Inc., announces that its new Blockhead series of modular school restrooms, designed and built to be virtually indestructible, has received California Division of State Architect (“DSA”) pre-approval. Modtech is a leading national designer and manufacturer of modular buildings, both permanent and re-locatable.
According to Modtech, the DSA pre-approval enables buyers in the California education market to bypass local jurisdictional approval on individual building designs and dramatically reduces delivery time. In addition, explains Modtech, the Blockhead buildings are included in a district-approved cooperative purchasing agreement, otherwise known as a “piggyback contract,” further facilitating the purchasing process.
Blockhead restrooms significantly reduce building operating costs, according to Modtech. Features include vandal/damage-resistant steel-reinforced concrete and block walls and heavy-duty stainless steel fixtures.
High-quality plumbing valves and other building equipment are located inside a secure plumbing chase to protect from theft and vandalism. This plumbing chase also facilitates repairs and maintenance since equipment is centrally located. The ventilation design eliminates the need for mechanical ventilation and the related maintenance and vandalism potential. The sealed concrete slab is sloped towards floor drains and fixtures are wall mounted, facilitating wash down of the interior.
To further reduce construction time, 98% of the building is completed before arrival on location. Site work is, therefore, minimal and the installation time is only days, compared to the weeks it takes to build a restroom on-site. Moreover, the integrated steel-reinforced concrete slab allows for placement directly on soil, minimizing site preparation. The building is secure upon arrival, protecting it from theft and vandalism.
The Blockhead series complements Modtech’s offering of buildings ranging from single classroom additions to permanent campuses with multi-story buildings.
For more information visit Modtech Holdings Web site.
