Modular construction is a form of building that is becoming increasingly popular. Almost 84 percent of contractors use modular construction processes on their projects. This is a type of construction where segments of a building are constructed off-site and then brought in to be added to the building. This article looks at why you should choose modular construction for your building project.
- Speed of Construction: One of the advantages of modular construction is that sections of modular office buildings can be completed off-site but in less time. This includes assembling inplant offices that can be one or two stories in height. Since sections of the building are assembled off-site but still according to the proper specifications, several modular segments can be joined together to quickly assemble a large section of the building. One extreme example of this can be found in China, where a 57-story building was constructed in only 19 days, a project that would ordinarily take months if not a year to complete.
- Useful for Multiple Building Types: Another advantage of using modular construction for your building projects is that the process can be used for multiple building types. Modular construction can be applied to building prefabricated office space with inplant offices but it can just as easily be used to construct hotel buildings. Other popular building choices that use modular construction include dormitory buildings and basic healthcare facilities.
- Reduced Energy Consumption: One of the benefits of using modular construction techniques is that it reduces energy consumption during the building process by almost 70%, which in turn reduces energy costs later on during the lifespan of the building. Reducing energy consumption can by extension lower building costs and make building projects more affordable.
In conclusion, modular construction is a building process that comes with a number of benefits. The fact that segments of the building can be built off-site and later assembled at the construction site can allow for large buildings to be assembled very quickly. Modular construction can also be applied to a number of building types, including healthcare facilities, dormitories, warehouses, inplant offices, and even hotel buildings. Furthermore, using modular construction techniques can reduce energy consumption during the building process. With all of these advantages, modular construction is definitely the way to go when planning your next building project.
