ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
CENTRAL AND NORTH AMERICA
YEAR
2015 TO DATE
LOCATION
MEXICO-USA
SERVICES
CONSULTING + VARIES
COMPANY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Professional Services
Modular Construction Services
Modular construction offers several advantages over conventional construction methods. One of the primary benefits is speed. Modular buildings are constructed off-site in factory settings while site work, such as foundation preparation, occurs simultaneously. This parallel process can reduce construction time by up to 50%, allowing projects to be completed faster than with traditional methods. Additionally, because much of the construction happens in controlled environments, modular construction is less susceptible to weather delays, further enhancing efficiency.
Cost-effectiveness is another significant benefit. Modular construction can reduce costs through economies of scale, as materials are purchased in bulk, and labor costs are minimized due to the streamlined, repetitive processes in a factory setting. Waste is also significantly reduced, with some reports indicating up to 90% less waste compared to conventional construction.
Quality control is enhanced in modular construction because the building components are produced in a controlled factory environment, ensuring consistent quality. The method is also more sustainable, as it typically results in lower energy consumption and reduced carbon footprint.
- ARCHTECTURAL DISIGN SUPPORT
- SITE PLANS.
- ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS
- MARKETING MATERIAL SUPPORT
- SAFETY - INSIDENT EVALUATION SUPPORT.
- PROPOSAL DOCUMENT DESIGN REVIEW AND DEVELOP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONCEPT NEEDS FOR AN ESTIMATE.
- CONSULTING.
Note for Realtors: You can take advantage of my expertise in developing high-quality architectural solutions that can elevate your real estate offerings. I specialize in providing:
1. Residential and Commercial Floor Plans: Precise and visually appealing layouts that help buyers understand the flow and function of properties.
2. 3D Renderings: To enhance your property listings and attract potential buyers, ideal for marketing luxury or complex developments.
3. Site Plans: Comprehensive site layouts for larger developments, showcasing the relationship between buildings, parking, and landscaping.
4. Elevations and Section Drawings: Detailed exterior and structural drawings that highlight a property’s design and appeal.
5. As-Built Drawings: Accurate representations of properties reflecting any modifications, perfect for showcasing updates or renovations.
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Mr. Munoz Castellanos has participated in several Modular Construction projects, the very 1st. project was in Monterrey Mexico for the Alpha Group, he was the Architect in Charge of the Project Management coordinating the site preparation, buildings set up/ site construction, marketing and project coordination between US Modular Company (COMARK), Mexico Construction Company (VIDUSA), and Client (Alfa Group). Years Later, in 2004, Mr. Munoz Castellanos was invited to join COMARK Building Systems in the Dallas Metroplex to Lead Several Large Modular Construction Designs around the US. the largest Project he Participated on as Directo of Corporate Design was the Ft. Bragg Brigade Battalion Complex project, located in North Carolina, USA, a 750,000 square feet development with an estimated budget of $100 million ( See the Comark Buildings Systems, Inc section for additional Information).
Modular Construction Design
Multifamily Complex – 59 Apartment Units, Garland-TX, Townhomes & Apartment Prototypes.
Modular Construction Design for Palomar Modular Buildings, LLC - Cesar A. Munoz Castellanos 2016.
After joining the Black Diamond Group in April 2018, Mr. Munoz Castellanos stop serving the Modular Construction Industry as Freelance due to Professional Ethics.
Beginning September 2024, the Freelance services to the Modular Construction Industry Businesses are now open!
Ennis Steel Industries, Inc. DFW, TX Nov. 2016- Nov 2017
Ennis Steel Industries, Inc. Steel –Performed Production Coordination & Programming of Steel Fabrication/Construction.
Sandoval Construction DFW, TX– Client from 2015 to Present
- Lake Bardwell Dr Offices Renovations Design, Ennis, TX.
- AEP Industries, Inc. Additions and Renovations Design, Waxahachie, TX
- SNO-BIZ Renovations Design, Ennis TX
- Amigos Here and There Restaurant Bar & Grill Located in HWY 45 Ennis, TX, 2024 (Image related to this Project).
YEAR
APRIL 2018 TO AUGUST 2024
LOCATION
NORTH AMERICA
SERVIVCES
PLANNING AND DESIGN LEAD
COMPANY
BOXX MODULAR HOLDINGS-BLACK DIAMOND GROUP LIMITED
BOXX MODULAR HOLDINGS-BLACK DIAMOND GROUP LIMITED
APRIL 2018 TO AUGUST 2024
Cesar A. Munoz Castellanos served as the Planning and Design Lead for Major Projects at MPSS (Major Projects Space Solutions-Team divided now in different service areas)/MSS (Modular Space Solutions) BOXX Modular Holdings Inc / Black Diamond Group Limited, operating across the United States and Canada. His role involved providing expert support in planning and design, contributing to the success of numerous projects and company processes improvements in his professional field.
Among his notable accomplishments, Mr. Munoz Castellanos conceptualized and developed the Permanent Modular Construction Designs for permanent projects such as the West Virginia Ohio Valley Bank and the Lubbock Texas Kidney Health Care Facility. Both projects received Honorable Mentions at the prestigious MBI World of Modular Awards of Distinction Ceremony in 2021.
Similarly, in 2023, his contributions to the design of the "Carter Credit Union" in Coushatta, Louisiana, earned commendation.
During 2023 and 2024, as part of his initial Personal Objectives an Initiative serving Black Diamond Group, Mr. Munoz Castellanos increased his support to BOXX Canada for Marketing Material, SmartSpace Multistory Designs, and Real Estate Sites Design Development for new Branches. Simultaneously, He developed several conceptual Designs for the United States, supported GSA group to justify prices increases approvals, developed Emergency Response Plans and helped the Engineering Team on Company Mandates.
Mr. Munoz finalized his services to the Corporate in August 20, 2024.
Carter Credit Union
Located at 5120 Cut-Off Rd, Coushatta, LA 71019
Honorable Mention to Black Diamond Group at the #WOM23 #WorldofModular for this extraordinary Architectural Design!
I’m so content to say I have had the opportunity to serve the client in the design conception of this extraordinary permanent #ModularContrusction project.
Talent, high-level education, experience, diligent work, and the collaboration of a smart-working team of professionals bring prestige to any business we support.
https://www.modular.org/awards-carter-credit-union/
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/NfrjnhqyNnPnpVBz/
Lubbock Texas Kidney Health Care Facility.
Received Honorable Mentions at the prestigious MBI World of Modular Awards of Distinction Ceremony in 2021. https://www.modular.org/awards-dialysis-treatment-center/
Ohio Valley Bank – Bend Area Office
Received Honorable Mentions at the prestigious MBI World of Modular Awards of Distinction Ceremony in 2021. https://www.modular.org/awards-ohio-valley-bank/
YEAR
2004 TO 2009
LOCATION
USA
SERVICES
CORPORATE DESIGN LEAD
COMPANY
COMARK BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.
Comark Building Systems Inc
ComarkBuilding Systems, Inc (Desoto, TX), Modular Structures International (Riverside, CA) &Comark Building Systems, Inc (Pembroke, NC branch).- Corporate Design Leader from 2004 to 2009: Comark was a provider of Commercial and Government Modular Buildings and related services (Design Build). Due to Mr. Munoz Castellanos professional contributions for the company growth as key personnel he earned the COMARK AWARD OF EXCELLENCE.
Corporate Duties/Responsibilities:
Project Proposals: Review, Comment and provide input on RFPs, RFQs. Create/Review/revise/Coordinate Performance Specifications, Code review and analysis ; Develop Proposals; Create building space programs based on users needs, Prepare Design Documents including 3D Renderings, Foundation Layouts, Structural Sections, Elevations, High Complex Site Civil and Grading Plans, Project Technical Narratives, Design Schedules, Sub consultant Scopes of Work and Quotations, Project presentations with customers, attend meetings in all states as required.
Design After Award: Select, Hire- Contract design- engineering firms per project / state location and Coordinate design-engineering registered professionals per contracts, coordinate Modular Construction System & Design work with Design Sub consultants (Structural/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Protection Engineers, Architects, and specialty subcontractors) depending on the type of contract. Coordinate consultant’s scope/documents/deliverables during all design phases. Coordinate Design within Contracted Scopes of Work and to Contract Standards, Contracted Proposals, Ensure Conformance to Design Criteria as UFC- Unified Facilities Criteria, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, Director Central Intelligence Directive 6/9 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities and applicable Design Guidelines, design schedule management and updating, develop and implement delineations of responsibilities, coordinate project costing & specifications/product cutsheets/design submittals; USACE DRChecks follow up/response/coordination/close-out on projects
Successfully coordinated the top projects in the history of this Modular Construction Company including:
Ft Bragg Brigade Battalion Complex NC, USA
The Ft. Bragg Brigade Battalion Complex project, located in North Carolina, USA, encompasses a sprawling 750,000 square feet development with an estimated budget of $100 million. The Modular Design was spearheaded by Cesar A. Munoz Castellanos, recognized as a Modular Construction Design Leader for Comark Building Systems, the project aims to revolutionize military infrastructure by leveraging innovative modular construction techniques.
This visionary initiative is poised to enhance operational readiness and troop accommodation efficiency within the military base. The utilization of modular construction promises expedited deployment timelines, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable building practices.
Fort Lewis Stryker Avenue Barracks MILCON project at Seattle, WA
Fort Lewis Stryker Avenue Barracks MILCON project at Seattle, WA -Three story Modular Barracks (73KSF). LEED® Silver rating std. - Cesar A. Munoz Castellanos was the Modular Construction Corporate Design Leader representing Comark Building Systems, Inc.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AREF Laboratory Research Facility at Decatur, GA– 73KSF Five-story Modular Building.
Antonio Laracuente, Director of Research Operations for the Atlanta Veterans Administration VAMC, indicated on 2009: ”Cesar is highly intelligent and has good analytical and communication skills. I will rank him as one of the best Design Leaders I have the pleasure to work with".
SOF SUPPORT BATTALION COMPLEX, FT Carson, Co
SOF SUPPORT BATTALION COMPLEX, FT Carson, Co. Modular Construction project I coordinated as Design Leader back in 2008. Great challenges to meet UFC, IBC, NFPA, & ADA codes and standards and matching existing facilities. Excellent Desing and construction coordination between COMARK, Alutiiq, and Michael Baker Jr. Inc.
CENTCOM J2 Annex 1 (MacDill AFB, FL)
Is one of a kind two-story modular constructed Special Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) totaling 30KSF in size and providing office space for 234 personnel. The building was designed and constructed to meet rigorous standards of SCIF construction while providing an aesthetically pleasing facility that matched existing architecture.
Fort Hood: Command & Control (Fort Hood, TX)
23KSF, Design-Build, MILCON, two story headquarters building and 5KSF One-story classroom building. SPiRiT Gold/LEED® Silver std.
Other Projects Developed at Comark:
- Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Administration & Command facilities (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) -60KSF One-story, administrative.
- Fort Richardson AK Modularity- 123 Buildings Totaling 220,000 SF. Buildings included 28 Admin, 76 Barracks & 19 Laundries
- Veterans Affairs 77 Bed Domiciliary Project Washington, DC Mitigation- 3 Story Modular Construction Building – 26KSF Two-story Admin Bldg.
- Schofield Barracks Project, Ft Shafter, Hawaii. Storage and Operating Administration Buildings (16 Company Operations Facilities, COFs).
- NIEHS Clinic (Research Triangle Park, NC) - One story modular Building (14KSF).
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Washington, DC) – 30KSF Three-story Modular Building.
- Mary Lanyon Fay Elementary School (Modesto, CA) – 50KSF Two-Story School Building.
- Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School, (Los Angeles, CA) - 42KSF Two-story School Building.
- Restaurant Building for a Shaved Ice Franchise (Bahama Bucks). Texas. (1400SF).
- STARBUCKS – Modular Construction Prototype
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility SCIF. Albuquerque, NM. (30,780 SF) – 2 Facilities for Classified Gov’t Work.
- Ft Belvoir Museum, (Ft Belvoir, VA). 13KSF, One-story Military Museum
- Town of Batavia Upstate Medtech Centre, NY. 40KSF Two-story medical/clinical building.
- Schriever Air Force Base 20KSF Administrative Office Building, Colorado Springs, CO.
- Warfare Assessment Lab Addition, (Corona, CA) 39KSF Two-story modular admin/office building.
- Ft Hood Clinic & Ft Hood Modularity (153KSF) Medical, Admin, and Barracks.
- USCG Building (New Orleans, LA) – 36KSF Two story bachelor’s quarters and 20k Multipurpose Facility Prototypes (Hurricane Katrina Recovery).
- Escondido USD Administrative Building, (Escondido, CA – 50KSF Two-Story School Building.
- San Mateo Office Building, Foster City School District (Foster City, CA) – 32KSF Two-story building.
YEAR
2000 TO 2004
LOCATION
USA
SERVICES
DESIGN MANAGER
COMPANY
FRANK ARCHITECTS, INC.
Bridge of the Americas Modification Project - $15 million project
Project Designed for the City of Laredo, Tx. USA. Cesar A. Munoz Castellanos was the Design Manager representing Frank Architects, Inc. It was a great experience to work for New York Architects Frank Roftnosky, AIA and Viviana Frank, AIA coordinating an outstanding Design Team. This project is located at the Int'l Bridge #1. Complex Includes an Office Building, Commercial-Retail Facility, Pedestrian Bridge, Tollbooths, Pavilion and Plazas.
Santo Niño Elementary School (New Replacement School).
Mr. Munoz Castellanos was the Design Principal in charge of managing firm’s two most complex design projects on this period:
The Laredo Energy Arena & Bridge of the Americas. Coordinating simultaneously other large projects. Designed on AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3D.
Other Outstanding Architectural Design Projects were:
- L.I.S.D. Alma Pierce School & Santo Niño
- Elementary School (New Replacement School).
- US Border Patrol Station, Carrizo Springs, TX.
- Village Heights New School United Independent School District, Laredo, TX.
- Sherfey’s Residence Renovations.
- Federal Probation Offices.
- Carrizo Springs Court House Restoration Project.
Laredo Energy Arena - $35 Million Project
Cesar A Munoz Castellanos was in charge to coordinate Design and Design Team of Exterior Façades and Site Civil & Landscape representing Frank Architects Inc. Laredo, TX. USA.
YEAR
1992 TO 2003
LOCATION
MEXICO
SERVICES
ARCHITECT - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
COMPANY
VARIES
Alfa Project, Modular Construction - Monterrey, Nuevo León
Principal Architect - Construction Management Representing VIDUSA. Work together with COMARK Ventures, a Modular Construction Manufacturer and Dealer from Desoto TX to ensemble 3 - 2 story prefab Homes and set up/finish 3 Modular Construction Homes (Doublewides) on behalf of the Alfa Industrial Group in 1993.
Del Carmen Church Renovations
Architect. Design and Construction - Nuevo Laredo, Tamps. Late 90s.
Del Carmen Church Renovations - Chapel
Architect. Design and Construction - Nuevo Laredo, Tamps. Late 90s.
BEREL Industries Facilities, Villa de Garcia, NL - Mexico
Mr. Munoz Castellanos was the Architect Representing 307 GROUP early 90's.
Architecture Mexico - Cesar A Munoz
Casa Brandi - Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
Architecture USA - Cesar A Munoz
Casa Madrigal - Laredo, TX, USA
Terra Apartments - Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
VIDUSA
House Developments - Design and Construction - Monterrey, Mexico.
In the early 21st. century, Mr. Munoz Castellanos assumed the role of "Lead Expert (Perito Responsable)" for the "Nuevo Laredo 150 Project", director of the Construction and Design Departments for the Varro Group in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
The "Nuevo Laredo 150 Project" pioneered the development of social housing in northern Tamaulipas, including the construction of 1000 residential units.
Clients and Companies Served
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