By Adam Perkowsky, Hotel Business
Construction of the new Cambria Hotel O’Fallon in Missouri reached a major milestone when RISE Modular completed the installation of the hotel’s guestroom modules in eight days.
The 112-key property, developed by Koucar, will be the first Cambria Hotel in Missouri and the first commercial modular project in O’Fallon.
“RISE had experience with hospitality and from their portfolio of class A buildings, we knew the quality of their product would align with the Cambria brand,” said Geo Babu, project manager, Koucar. “They collaborated closely with us from the beginning, which was incredibly important as we coordinate the completion of the building with local subcontractors. Communication throughout the process has been excellent, and the product really speaks for itself.”
The project has utilized 73 modular units manufactured off-site at RISE Modular’s climate-controlled facility in Owatonna, MN, which were then transported and installed in O’Fallon. These mods make up the entire set of guestrooms. The first floor, built onsite, will feature a full-service restaurant and bar with outdoor seating, a business center, flexible meeting spaces, an indoor heated pool, all-sports simulators and a fitness center.
“We value the partnership with Koucar and the opportunity to support a quality brand like Cambria,” said Christian Lawrence, founder/CEO, RISE Modular. “Projects like this demonstrate how modular construction can deliver speed, cost control and a high-end guest experience without compromising expectations. Being centrally located in the Midwest allows us to efficiently serve projects across the central U.S. and beyond, and our team is committed to meeting the quality standards hospitality developers and brands expect.”
By building guestrooms off-site while site work progressed simultaneously, the project team was able to reduce the impact of record rainfall and challenging weather conditions that had affected construction following last year’s groundbreaking.
Like other RISE Modular projects, the Cambria Hotel’s guestrooms were customized to meet brand standards, with built-in furniture, fixtures and refined finishes integrated during manufacturing. The controlled manufacturing environment also enabled greater cost control and more consistent construction quality compared to traditional site-built hospitality projects, according to the company.
The hotel is expected to open later this year. The project team also includes the architect of record, MGA Architects and Designers.