Modular buildings are ever-increasing in popularity – but what exactly are they?
In short, modular buildings are innovative structures that are composed of prefabricated, connectable units. The individual units are manufactured in a factory (which helps to ensure high standards of quality and consistency), before being transported to the construction site. There, they can be quickly and easily assembled into a finished building. They offer a flexible option that allows you to configure your site exactly as you need, and you can easily add, remove or reconfigure the number of modular units depending on your circumstances.
The versatility of modular construction means that you can use modular units in a wide variety of situations, such as:
- Temporary or permanent offices: These allow you to easily extend existing office space or create a brand-new office in a matter of days.
- Modular classrooms: If you run an educational institution and need to expand your space, then modular classrooms offer a comfortable and budget-friendly solution, whether you’re looking for a temporary space or a permanent solution.
- Modular canteen spaces: Many businesses also choose to use a modular canteen space, offering their workers a safe and comfortable space to eat, cook and socialise.
- Modular changing rooms: And for businesses where workers need a clean, dry space to get changed, modular changing rooms are also a great option.
Whatever your needs, modular construction offers quick and efficient solutions.
The Benefits of Modular Buildings
So, what is it that makes modular buildings so popular? There are a number of benefits of modular buildings, such as speedy construction, flexibility in design, and functionality of the final space.
Speed
It is much faster to construct a building using modular units than traditional bricks and mortar. Modular buildings are prefabricated off site, so arrive at the final location ready to be put together to create a new space. This, of course, is a much more efficient use of time and allows for a quicker completion of the overall construction project.
The construction can also take place alongside existing buildings and foundations, and can take place in most weather conditions, meaning you will face minimal disruption or delays when building with modular units.
Cost Effective
It goes without saying that the cost of a modular building will depend on the size, location, and modifications it needs. However, modular constructions are often more cost effective than building a brick structure from scratch. For example:
- The construction time for modular buildings is much shorter than a traditional construction site.
- They’re also not at risk to weather delays, as the units arrive preassembled and simply have to be put into the correct place.
- This means that labour costs and material costs can be kept to a minimum.
- Once the units arrive onsite, the quick construction of the building means that you can occupy the space more quickly, and therefore resume operations and begin using the space more quickly too.
High Quality & Precision
Another benefit of using modular units is that they are high quality and durable.
Modular buildings are fabricated indoors and offsite in a factory controlled environment, so are built with greater quality control. The units are also protected from moisture and wind during the initial construction process, so much less likely to be at risk of defects or damages.
All of the modular buildings that S Jones supply satisfy our controlled quality regulations and specific assurance process so you can rest assured we will work with you to provide a solution that is fully fit for purpose.
Flexibility
Modular buildings are bespoke in design and can be adapted to meet specific needs, providing flexibility in both design and application.
The units can be expanded or reconfigured, have partitions installed, and be stacked to create whatever size building needed. Extra modular units can be added at a later date should you require more space.
Limited Disruption
Modular buildings cause very little disruption during their on-site construction. Because the modules are pre-fabricated in a factory, the majority of work is already done off site. That means you don’t need to deal with the noise, dust and other disturbances typically associated with construction work.
Plus, on-site construction of modular units is very fast, meaning that there will be minimal impact compared to a traditional build – reducing the impact on both your site, and the surrounding area.
Longevity
Modular buildings also offer flexibility in terms of longevity. They can be onsite for as little or as long as your application requires and will offer a high quality space for at least 25 years, guaranteed. To find out more information about modular solutions, including building specifications, applications, installation and delivery, please get in touch with our expert team today.
