What Are Modular Buildings?

Do you find yourself needing a new building? Will you need to accommodate a large amount of people? May you possibly want to modify it in the future? If the answer is yes to any of these questions why not install a new modular building?

A modular structure is not made out of bricks and cement. It is made of much bigger units - steel framed 'modules'. These sectional prefabricated blocks can be put together to meet any design specification that the customer requires. Once seen as a temporary structure, great design improvements have meant that they are now seen to have a permanent status.

This architecture can accommodate a large number of people and can meet very specific requirements which is why they are widely used by universities, schools, local authorities, businesses of all sizes, healthcare providers and hospitals.

The sections of the modular buildings are manufactured in controlled factory conditions. A benefit of this is that the construction of the structure is not diminished by poor weather conditions. At the factory the modules are fitted with electrics, plumbing, heating and all the internal finishes. They are then transported by road, ready to be craned into position and quickly installed.

The process of assembling the modular buildings is as follows:

1. The modules are lowered into the correct position by cranes
2. They are then connected side by side, end by end
3. The internal layout can be designed to the customers exact specifications using walls, stairs and lifts
4. Additional storeys can be added to the structure

So why should organisations think about using modular buildings instead of traditional construction methods?

It is becoming the construction method of choice for organisations because they reap amazing benefits that no other method can match.

Firstly, modular buildings can be delivered up to fifty percent faster than traditional methods. One of the reasons for this is because the assembly of these structures is not affected by bad weather conditions like more established methods are.

Factory based constructions means that the time on site is minimised. This therefore results in less noise or disruption on site.

One of the greatest unique selling points for modular buildings is that there is flexibility for change in the future to cater for demanding modifications to the architecture. You could expand or reduce your building, reconfigure or even completely relocate it! Imagine having this power which is almost completely hassle free.

Modular buildings is the future for construction. So why not be part of this now?

Integra Buildings was established in 1997 and brought together a team of people with an extensive knowledge of the modular buildings and portable buildings industry.