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Where Innovation Meets Affordability...
Our Solution
Marlstone was specifically designed with efficiency in mind, leveraging a cost-intelligent hybrid approach that integrates modular and panelized construction. By combining the precision of factory-build modular units with the flexibility of panelized wall panels, Marlstone optimizes every phase of development – from manufacturing to on-site assembly. This innovative method reduces labor costs, minimizes material waste, and accelerates project timelines, ensuring faster lease up and stronger investor returns.
The Marlstone Advantage
"Succeed where all others fail." – Matshona Dhliwayo
competition
speed
cost
flexibility
How We Size Up
Mitigated Bottlenecks
The critical path in any multifamily construction schedule is framing. Marlstone’s unique design accelerates framing by creating a hub-and-spoke model where the modular unit (hub) is set first and the panelized wall sections (spokes) are backfilled around the modular unit. By allowing two distinct crews to operate independently, idle time from crane cycling is eliminated.
On average, the cost for trucking and deliveries accounts for 10-12% of construction projects. The strategic shape of Marlstone’s modular units maximizes space utilization by allowing a precise ratio of modular units and panelized wall sections on each load. This ratio reduces trucking turnaround time and load count.
Optimized Logistics
Design Flexibility
A multifamily development’s NOI can be strengthened by 5-8% with a unit mix that aligns with market demand. Marlstone’s proprietary design provides over 40 unique unit mixes of one, two, and three bedroom units within one building envelope. This unparalleled approach improves marketability by appealing to a wider tenant base and achieves what competitors require 5 to 7 building styles to accomplish.
2 Modules
7 Unique Floorplans
40 Unit Mixes
ONE BUILDING
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Cultivating Alliances
"The building of a community is not merely a matter of economics and real estate speculation; it is equally a matter of ethics and civic engagement." – Lewis Mumford
Smaller municipalities operate with greater flexibility and less bureaucratic red tape and require more human interaction to help guide the approval processes. A more diverse ownership pool in smaller municipalities means market research data is limited since robust software platforms are not utilized. Public perception of large corporations tends to create inherent biases against larger developers. The simplistic nature of smaller municipalities creates a barrier to entry for larger developers as the traditional operating structure becomes too cost prohibited.
Larger municipalities present complexities that create a barrier to entry for smaller developers. Higher land costs require significantly more capital investment. Strict zoning regulations, complex permitting, and extensive environmental studies demand specialized legal and planning expertise. Infrastructure needs such as traffic studies and utility upgrades add to costs and coordination efforts with more government agencies. Larger developers tend to be structured in silos with larger resource groups focusing on specific tasks that rely heavily on market research data to underwrite deals.