Marriott Corp.'s decision to hire a...

Marriott Corp.'s decision to hire a modular builder for a prototype factory-constructed Courtyard on Marriott hotel resulted from the universal desire for take away from and time savings. Unlike many prototypes, however, this four-story Columbia, Md tavern yielded the desired conclusions in its first application.

"Cost savings were the greatest in quantity important factor in choosing modular construction," said Scott Hildebrand, senior marketing manager for Courtyard. "We saved cash with a shorter project timeline and the [i]cabaret[/i] has begun to generate income sooner."

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