Modular construction: from land to keys in 2 months for 12 units.
Our modular construction process removes the coordination friction that slows down conventional projects. Permits, site preparation, factory work, logistics and assembly move forward as one integrated program, not a sequence of disconnected phases.
Off-site construction moves the schedule forward on several fronts at once.
This is where the time savings come from. The project is structured so paperwork, production and physical readiness stay aligned.
Feasibility first
We confirm land suitability, density targets and the best modular configuration so you make the right call.
See the modelsPermit support and consultation
Engineering, approvals and municipal coordination are supported by our team — we guide you through the permitting process — instead of becoming a separate burden you have to manage.
Bring us your site detailsFactory and site move together
Modules are built indoors while your site is prepared. This eliminates downtime, protects your schedule from weather and labor disruptions, and protects your financial returns.
Conventional construction is sequential. Modular construction is not.
In a traditional project, each phase waits for the previous one to finish. With prefabricated modular construction, critical workstreams overlap and total timelines compress significantly.
8ModuleThe 4 stages of modular construction for a 12-unit building
Four stages, one accountable team. Here's exactly what happens, who handles it and what you receive at each milestone.
Consultation & design
We start with your land, your goals and your constraints. The feasibility assessment covers lot size, zoning, access, utilities and density targets — so the project is properly scoped before any commitment.
Permits & engineering
Permitting starts right away and runs in parallel with early factory planning. Our team handles municipal coordination, structural engineering, architectural plans and approval submissions.
Factory production and site preparation, in parallel
This is where the parallel advantage is strongest. Modules are manufactured under controlled factory conditions — steel framing, insulation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and interior finishes all happen indoors. Meanwhile, the site team prepares the foundations, utility connections and access paths.
Assembly, finishing and key handover
Modules arrive by truck and are lifted by crane onto the prepared foundations. Inter-module utility connections, sealing and exterior finishes follow immediately. Final inspection, commissioning and the walkthrough happen within the same week.
A fully coordinated team, from start to finish.
You focus on the vision. We focus on the delivery.
Designed to cut out the usual project friction.
Speed matters, but confidence matters even more. This process is designed so you don't have to juggle fragmented scopes, cost surprises or schedule gaps between trades.
Fixed-price* delivery
The price is locked once the contract is signed with a deposit. Your pro forma is protected from the uncontrollable variability of conventional jobsites.
Less weather exposure
Most of the construction happens indoors. The critical path isn't dictated by seasonal interruptions on site.
One accountable partner
Instead of piecing together multiple vendors, you work with a single team — modular and RBQ certified — from planning to construction, delivery and final handover.
Frequently asked questions about the modular construction process
Stages, timelines and responsibilities: the most common questions about how a modular project unfolds.
Modular construction of a multi-unit building runs in four stages. Feasibility validates the land, the zoning and the configuration. Permits and engineering follow. Factory production and site preparation then move forward in parallel. Crane assembly, utility connections, final inspection and key handover close the project. Each stage has a defined duration and defined deliverables.
A typical 12-unit project goes from signed agreement to key handover in about 2 months. The exact timeline depends on permitting complexity and site conditions, but the parallel work between factory and site compresses everything.
Municipal coordination, engineering approvals and zoning review remain your responsibility. That said, we can support and guide you through these steps for an additional fee. If a site has unusual constraints, we flag them early during feasibility — so you can address them before committing resources.
No. 8Module acts as your single delivery partner and works with RBQ-licensed specialized contractors. Design, permits, factory production, logistics, assembly and key handover are all managed under one coordinated team.
While modules are being built inside the factory, the foundations, utilities and approvals on your site move forward at the same time. When the modules arrive, the site is ready — and assembly takes as little as 4 days instead of several months.
For a 12-plex, on-site assembly takes about 4 days. The modules arrive by truck, about 85% built in the factory, and are lifted by crane onto the prepared foundations. Utility connections between modules, sealing and exterior finishes follow right away, and the final inspection, commissioning and owner walkthrough happen within the same week.
For a project of 50+ units, conventional construction takes about 14 to 16 months, because each phase waits for the one before it. With 8Module, the same project takes about 5 months: factory production moves forward while permits and site preparation progress. For a 12-unit building, it's about 2 months from signed agreement to key handover.
The price is fixed* and locked in when the contract is signed with a deposit. It covers turnkey delivery: engineering, factory production, logistics, assembly by RBQ-licensed crews, finishing and key handover. The fixed price excludes land, excavation and transport beyond 100 km from Montreal or Quebec City. Only force majeure can change the terms.
It is actually one of its advantages here. Most of the construction happens indoors, so the schedule no longer depends on seasonal shutdowns or on rework caused by rain or frost, and materials are not left exposed to the weather for months.
Want to test a timeline?
If you already have a site or a target occupancy date, we can work backwards from it and show you where modular delivery compresses the schedule.
