CONSTRUCTING IN MODULES

Modular construction is the process where structures are made up of individual sections ("modules"), constructed in an offsite controlled manufacturing facility, and assembled at the final building site. The modules are fabricated using standard building construction materials. 

The life expectancy for a modular building depends on how well they are maintained. Permanent modular structures do not have a limited life-span, while temporary structures have a life of 20-25 years, which could be extended if they are very well maintained. All modular buildings, no matter temporary or permanent, can be expanded, remodeled, and updated. 


Advantages Of Modular Construction 

· Reduced Costs: 

Modular construction is more cost-effective than traditional on-site construction. Modular builders take benefit of economies of scale by building multiple similar pieces at once. Costs related to ladders and scaffolding are also get reduced. 

· Quicker: 

The nature of factory building also makes modular homes faster to build. They are generally built on an assembly line that operates continuously. When they are built on-site, all that is required to be done is to have them placed and joined together. Since most of the construction and finishing work is done indoors, there's less risk of weather-related delays. 

· Quality: 

The quality of the homes will improve as the elements will be constructed with desirable size and volumetric shapes that will help reach the desired quality standards. 

Drawbacks Of Modular Construction 

· Limited customization: 

Modular buildings have an extent or limit to the customization that can go into them.

· Transportation: 

Modules are manufactured in a fabrication facility. And they must be shipped to the building location, which may be remote locations and that causes transportation woes. 




WRITTEN BY: Chaitanya Kumar

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