Prefabricated:
Modular or Panelized
Unlock the Potential of Volumetric Construction Technology
Method
Modular construction is a process in which buildings are manufactured off-site in factories, under strict quality controls, but using the same building codes and standards as conventional construction methods. These buildings are made in modular units, small parts or individual panels, which are transported to the construction site and assembled.
Prefabricated:
Modular or Panelized
Unlock the Volumetric Construction Potential
Method
Modular construction is a process in which buildings are manufactured off-site in factories, under strict quality controls, but using the same building codes and standards as conventional construction methods. These buildings are made in modular units, small parts or individual panels, which are transported to the construction site and assembled.
Modular building projects are completed 30-50% times faster than those with conventional construction methods. This is because modular construction can proceed simultaneously with site and foundation work.
60-90% of the construction work is completed in a closed factory environment, and this mitigates the impact of unfavorable weather. With conventional construction methods, work must often be suspended completely on days with harsh weather conditions.
Off-site construction allows a more effective enforcement of quality and safety guidelines. Building materials are protected from the weather during all stages of construction, which is a common cause of imperfections in outdoor projects. Modular buildings are completed under the same regulations, codes, and materials as conventional buildings.
Many modular buildings can be disassembled and relocated for new purposes, reducing the demand for raw materials and energy usage required for construction. Even if the the project used Permanent Modular Construction, recovering materials and modules is simpler than in a normal building.
Waste is eliminated by recycling and controlling inventories. Building materials are also protected from the weather since everything is kept inside the factory. Modular construction also makes it easier for construction workers to prevent waste, since there is greater control over project conditions.
Factory controlled settings allows materials to remain dry during all stages of construction. Therefore, the level of trapped moisture in new constructions is reduced, improving air quality. This helps control mold, dust mites and other organisms that thrive with moisture.
Working indoors allows a safer environment, it reduces risk and hazards present in construction sites. With conventional construction methods, work must often be performed at height or in uncomfortable positions where accidents are more likely.
Modular buildings are generally stronger than site-built structures because each module is designed to withstand transportation and lifting. Once together, the modules are securely joined into a whole integrated assembly.
Besides reducing waste, modular construction is leading the market in utilizing eco-friendly materials. A wider range of materials becomes available when the construction process can be completed under controlled factory conditions.
Affordability is a key feature of modular construction. When multiple similar pieces are being made all at one, cost and time savings are achieved with economies of scale. Modular construction is especially useful for projects with many identical buildings, since modules can be produced in series.