Whitley Manufacturing is proud to announce the opening a new cancer treatment facility in Edmonds, WA. RAD Technologies partnered with Whitley Manufacturing to provide the new treatment facility at the Swedish Cancer Institute’s Edmonds campus. This 17,000 sq. ft. modular facility is home to the most advanced cancer treatment technologies, and provides a multitude of clinical areas and administration spaces.

Designed by award-winning architectural firm Perkins+Will, this building is an illustrious example of contemporary architecture. The Swisspearl rainscreen façade combines seamlessly with light wood accents on the interior and exterior of the building to provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The inspiring design, along with the quality Whitley construction makes this building a welcome addition to the Swedish campus.

•40 or 60 foot span
•12 to 24 foot high roof
•Preinstalled electrical systems
•Suitable for both permanent and temporary applications
•Concurrent construction time line allows for rapid completion
•Customizeable finishes and material selections throughout the interior and exterior of the building
•Reduced foundation costs (especially in areas with poor soil conditions).

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Partnering with American Press Box, Whitley Manufacturing constructed this 4-unit press box to complete the stadium renovation for Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas.

Through a partnership with RAD Technology and Perkins + Will, Whitley Manufacturing produced an innovative and contemporary facility. This treatment vault was designed to be easily relocated multiple times throughout it’s lifespan.

Whitley Manufacturing is proud to announce the LEED Silver certification of the Swedish Cancer Institute Radiotherapy Clinic. Designed by Perkins + Will and built for RAD Technology Medical Systems, this is the first building of its kind to achieve LEED certification.

A new two-story office building is being assembled in Mount Vernon, Ohio for Roll-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. Whitley Manufacturing partnered with Satellite to provide Roll-Royce with a nearly 36,000 square foot building to supplement the current office at their manufacturing plant. Progress on the building is moving at a rapid pace. Currently, all 53 of the modules have been installed, and interior close-up work is moving swiftly. The employees can look forward to inhabiting their new office space very soon.

New Case Study added for a pair of custom modular classrooms buildings constructed by our Marysville, WA production facility.  Located at a Washington State Department of Health and Social Services detention site for male and female juvenile offenders, the modular classroom was largely built off-site – even the pitched roof modules with clerestory windows were prefabricated in our factory.

The building also features extensive custom casework, efficient lighting and HVAC systems, and an attractive complimentary exterior.

Read more about this custom modular classroom building.

Partner:  Pacific Mobile

Modular Press Boxes

New Case Study added for a custom designed modular press box for Archbishop McNicholas High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The building features a custom 12′-0″ width (a 50% increase in space over standard 8′-0″ wide press boxes), custom glazing systems to insure optimal sightlines and provide a true Full Field View.  In addition, the building features covered entries and film platforms, two private coaches / coordinator’s rooms with interior windows to preserve sight lines, and a raised viewing area platform that serves a dual function, also overlooking the softball field to the rear.

Read more about this custom modular press box.

Project Partners:  Sightlines, Inc. + Outdoor Aluminum

Whitley Manufacturing is proud to announce that we were recently selected as the recipient of two Awards of Distinction from the Modular Building Institute honoring a pair of modular charter school buildings.

Cambridge Lakes Learning Center (CLLC) wins First Place for Permanent Education Facilities Over 10,000 SFT.  

Old Redford Academy wins Honorable Mention for Permanent Education Facilities Over 10,000 SFT.

These Awards make clear the dawning realization that modular buildings offer distinct advantages to both charter schools and public schools by providing sustainable and durable commercial space, all delivered on an accelerated timeline.  The flexibility of modular construction allows schools to create ‘scalable’ buildings with the option for future relocation or addition.

Read the Case Study on CLLC’s Modular Charter School Campus.

Read the Case Study on Old Redford’s Modular Charter School Addition.

South Whitley, Indiana.  April 6, 2012.  The Modular Building Institute (MBI) held its annual conference last week in Orlando, Florida.  Labeled “World of Modular” the event recognizes the industry’s past year of achievements, honoring both projects and people.  Through the “Hall of Fame” award, MBI seeks to recognize the contributions of those whose careers are, or were, dedicated to the modular construction industry or whose acts have had a significant impact on the careers of all others involved.  This year’s inductee, Simon Dragan (President / CEO and owner of Whitley Manufacturing), with over 30 years in the industry, has influenced the careers of employees and colleagues alike, along with significant contributions to the industry.

Mr. Dragan escaped Romania during its dictatorship in 1969 and found himself in a refugee camp seeking a new country to call home.  While Mr. Dragan could have left sooner for other countries, he waited for the opportunity to enter the United States.  ”In America,” Mr. Dragan explained, “I had the opportunity to succeed or fail on the merits of my own efforts.  Despite a language problem, different customs, and just $10.00 in my pocket, the American Dream encouraged me to succeed.  Doors for opportunity are open in America.”

Whitley Manufacturing has been located in South Whitley since the close of World War Two with an initial goal of providing returning veterans with homes.  Over the subsequent decades, the company changed focus to providing commercial modular buildings and was acquired by Williams Mobile in 1971, until it was purchased by Mr. Dragan in 1993.

When he arrived in the country in 1972, he was hired as a draftsman by a Baltimore, Maryland firm engaged in the modular industry.  He was later hired by Williams Mobile (now Williams-Scotsman), where his career grew and led to the opportunity to purchase the Whitley Manufacturing flagship factory.  Mr. Dragan singled out Barry Gossett, former CEO of Williams-Scotsman, as a key mentor and his reason for embracing the industry he has been honored by.

Whitley Manufacturing now includes three factories with the acquisition of Evergreen Mobile (Marysville, WA) in 1999 and a second Midwest factory location (Rochester, IN).  Whitley and its associated businesses typically employ over 250 including tradesmen, factory workers, design and engineering staff, and management team.  Mr. Dragan elaborated on the contribution of his employees, “I have succeeded because of my employees, many who have been with me for over 20 years.  I thank them for their hard work and dedication to our industry.”  The firm (headquartered in South Whitley, IN) has produced countless projects in over 40 states and overseas.  Whitley has won over 50 “Awards of Distinction” from the MBI for their excellence in the modular construction marketplace.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Dragan on the well-deserved honor!

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