EIR Healthcare has announced the groundbreaking of a new commercial property project in Brooklyn, NY, using modular construction techniques and integrating an IoT platform. The project is being executed in collaboration with general contractors Skylight Development, Coughlin Scheel Architects, a New York-based architecture firm, and proptech partner Enlighted, a Siemens company. The modules for the building will be manufactured off-site by FullStack Modular, ensuring they arrive on-site fully completed.
EIR Healthcare, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, conducted the feasibility study that prompted the shift from traditional to modular construction for this project, selecting the modular approach due to its efficiency in both cost and time. EIR Healthcare was also responsible for selecting the modular manufacturer and assembling the design team, including architects, structural designers, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing experts.
The rigorous selection process was based on expertise, speed, and cost, ensuring the project is supported by the best vendors available. As the modular integrator, EIR Healthcare is also leading the technology architecture and project management for the development.
“When kicking off plans for the 58 Grattan project, we immediately defaulted to traditional construction as the status quo,” said Keith Van Sise, Partner at Skylight Development. “As we dug in further with approved plans, we felt there had to be another option that got us closer to a cost and timeframe we felt comfortable with. EIR Healthcare’s team was invaluable in conducting a modular feasibility study that made off-site manufacturing the best option to significantly reduce the timeframe and costs.”
EIR Healthcare first partnered with Enlighted in 2019, integrating its innovative IoT platform into EIR’s construction solutions. As a result, the Grattan project will incorporate Enlighted’s technology to optimise lighting and energy efficiency. Smart lighting controls, powered by software-defined sensors, will capture and analyse multiple data streams, enabling a connected wireless network to manage sensors and devices. This system will monitor occupancy in real-time, adjusting lighting and HVAC settings to conserve energy, improve comfort, and enhance productivity.
The integration of smart lighting and LED fixtures is expected to deliver up to 90% energy savings, 35% material savings, and an average reduction of 15% in space usage. Furthermore, data collected from the building will contribute to EIR’s ongoing efforts to design more efficient structures.
“Through our long-standing partnership with EIR Healthcare, Enlighted has been committed to ensuring IoT integration as an integral part of the initial blueprint of a construction project, and not an afterthought”, said Stefan Schwab, CEO at Enlighted. “With this Brooklyn project, we’re building in IoT and SaaS capabilities right on the factory floor, custom-building this property to be a sustainable, human-centric space and deliver value for the owner and users.”
The 58 Grattan project is expected to be completed by early 2025, with the manufacturing process anticipated to be 60% faster, safer, and more sustainable than traditional construction methods, taking an estimated 5 months.
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