Modular building utilities systems and methods

A method of assembling a modular assembly at an assembly site for transportation to an installation site, the modular assembly being configured for installation in a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system of a building, the method comprising:

• obtaining a first duct having a first end and a second end, the first duct configured to transport air between the first end and the second end;
• obtaining a first inlet piping having a first end and a second end, the first inlet piping configured to transport a fluid between the first end and the second end;
• obtaining a first outlet piping having a first end and a second end, the first outlet piping configured to transport a fluid between the first end and the second end;
• obtaining a first bracket having a plurality of mounting features and a first adjustable fastening mechanism for adjustably coupling the first bracket with the building;
• obtaining a second bracket having a plurality of mounting features and a second adjustable fastening mechanism for adjustably coupling the second bracket with the building;
• coupling via one or more of the plurality of mounting features, the first bracket with the first end of the first duct, the first inlet piping, and the first outlet piping, wherein the first inlet piping and the first outlet piping are disposed exterior to the first duct, and wherein the first bracket maintains the first end of the first duct, the first inlet piping, and the first outlet piping in a first positional relationship;
• and
• coupling via one or more of the plurality of mounting features, the second bracket with the second end of the first duct, the first inlet piping, and the first outlet piping, wherein the second bracket maintains the second end of the first duct, the first inlet piping, and the first outlet piping in the first positional relationship.

A method of installing a modular system in a building comprising:

• obtaining a first modular assembly having a first duct for transporting air, a first bracket coupled with the first duct, a first inlet piping coupled with the first bracket and disposed exterior to the first duct, a first outlet piping coupled with the first bracket and disposed exterior to the first duct, and a first adjustable fastening mechanism coupled with the first bracket for adjustably coupling the first bracket with the building;
• securing the first modular assembly to the building via the first adjustable fastening mechanism;
• leveling the first modular assembly so that opposing ends of the first modular assembly are substantially level;
• obtaining a second modular assembly having a second duct for transporting air, a second bracket coupled with the second duct, a second inlet piping coupled with the second bracket and disposed exterior to the second duct, a second outlet piping coupled with the second bracket and disposed exterior to the second duct, and a second adjustable fastening mechanism coupled with the second bracket for adjustably coupling the second bracket with the building;
• securing the second modular assembly to the building via the second adjustable fastening mechanism;
• leveling the second modular assembly so that opposing ends of the second modular assembly are substantially level;
• coupling the first modular assembly with the second modular assembly in a fluid tight relationship to provide air transportation along the combined length of the coupled first and second ducts and to provide fluid transportation along the combined length of the first and second inlet piping and first and second outlet piping.

A method of installing a modular building utilities system in a building, the method comprising:

• assembling a first modular assembly at an assembly site, the first modular assembly having a first duct for transporting air, a first bracket coupled with the first duct, a first inlet piping coupled with the first bracket and disposed exterior to the first duct, a first outlet piping coupled with the first bracket and disposed exterior to the first duct, and a first adjustable fastening mechanism coupled with the first bracket for adjustably coupling the first bracket with the building;
• assembling a second modular assembly at an assembly site, the second modular assembly having a second duct for transporting air, a second bracket coupled with the second duct, a second inlet piping coupled with the second bracket and disposed exterior to the second duct, a second outlet piping coupled with the second bracket and disposed exterior to the second duct, and a second adjustable fastening mechanism coupled with the second bracket for adjustably coupling the second bracket with the building;
• transporting the first modular assembly and the second modular assembly to an installation site;
• installing the first modular assembly in the building;
• installing the second modular assembly in the building;
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• coupling the first and second ducts, the first and second inlet piping, and the first and second outlet piping so as to provide fluid communication between the first and second ducts, the first and second inlet piping, and the first and second outlet piping.