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The
Fort Stewart complex is believed to be one
of the largest such projects in the history
of the modular industry. It includes 467 separate
units, joined to form structures for barracks,
offices, supply rooms and laundry facilities.
The barracks house more than 800 troops.
"Modular"
is not only a type of construction, it also
defines the new and more effective type of
fighting force the Army has initiated this
year. Individual Army units with special abilities,
but sometimes from far-flung bases, are identified
by commanders, and brought together at a single
site for specialized joint training for a
specific mission.
The
quick installation of the new facilities at
Fort Stewart has helped the Army get what
it calls its "Modularity" concept underway,
in a timely and realistic fashion -- particularly
urgent when forces are being deployed to fight
the Global War on Terrorism.
ModSpace
was the barracks subcontractor to the general
contractor and contract holder, Clark Design/Build,
LLC. Clark was responsible for all site planning
and preparation, excavation and utilities.
"These
barracks are going to go a long way. It gives
these soldiers a good place to live while
we work on building the permanent facilities
for them, and it relieves a greatly overcrowded
condition that we had as a result of adding
nearly 2,000 more soldiers to our post."
Col.
John M. Kidd
Fort Stewart Garrison Commander
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