There are an unlimited amount of possible uses for modular buildings (also known as prefabricated constructions). You could use them for office spaces, meeting rooms, seminars, churches, schools, hospitals and healthcare facilities, to name just a few. Although these structures can have a temporary status, due to advances in technology they are permanent buildings making them a great alternative totraditional methods. Instead of taking our word for it here are some interesting facts:
- The construction is completed up to fifty percent faster than a conventional structure. One of the reasons for this is because instead of having to wait for the site preparations to be finished, it can be done at the same time as the structure is being built which is more efficient
- The buildings can be made out of a wide range of materials that are also used for traditional construction including steel, wood and brick so you cannot tell that they are modular
- Ninety percent of the building is completed offsite in a climate-controlled factory. This means that it is highly unlikely that the construction will be affected by weather or vandalism which can slow down the process and deplete resources
- For the reason that it is built offsite, it causes little disruption on site (such as noise and chaos)
- They are constructed by highly trained specialised workers meaning that your project is in safe hands
- The floor plan of the new building is broken up into individual parts called modules. These will generally range from sizes, thirty six to seventy feet in length and ten to eighteen feet in width
- The modules are pre-built with walls and ceilings in the factory. Carpets and appliances are also fitted before leaving the site
- The exteriors of the structure can be customised with different windows, multiple doors and a range of roof treatments
- The buildings are normally shipped via roads in the individual module blocks
Modular buildings really speak for themselves, and have gained popularity over the years, due to the fact that it is a more efficient and quicker process making it a logical business choice. The main problem with traditional methods of construction are that they are slower to build and are often affected by weather conditions or vandalism. The extra time spent on this can be damaging as it often drains resources. With prefabricated constructions they can be up and running much quicker meaning that you can start making use of your building and reaping the benefits much faster.
