Thursday, July 7, 2011

Modular Building Benefits Reviewed

By Mark Walters


Modular buildings are options for constructing homes, office buildings, and other edifices. In this type of construction, particular sections of a building are manufactured at one or more factories and then shipped to the location where the building is to be erected and placed together. Facilities such as military housing and classrooms sometimes consist of modular buildings. They are prefabricated and assembled at a later time, unlike frameworks that are constructed onsite. What, then, are the advantages of modular buildings?

One of the most enticing advantages of modular buildings is that they are quite cost effective. This is because the construction process is quick due to the assembly lines and machinery found in a fabrication facility. Far fewer man hours and labor costs go into construction done in this fashion, and the savings are seen by the customer. Not only does the customer receive the savings of fewer hours involved, that reduction in labor results in speedier completion times. The facilities responsible for manufacturing modular buildings have fabricated them numerous times, so they know how much it will cost. Some architects working onsite will spring hidden fees on the customer.

Individual architects must also attempt to coordinate delivery and construction from several suppliers, while a modular building manufacturer already has an efficient network in place. Not only is the building process smoother when done in a facility, but the completed structure is easily moved and adapted should the need arise. This is especially beneficial to growing companies that require additional space as they continue to expand.

Building materials are protected from damage when dealing with modular buildings. Because they are made in an indoor facility, the materials are free of exposure to wind and precipitation, elements that can harm materials, unlike those that are kept onsite for construction. Because modular buildings are assembled more quickly, they also suffer from fewer construction delays due to inclement weather. Less waste results from modular construction as well because the factory at which they are manufactured is well-versed in how much material a particular section uses.

Conventional construction techniques cannot offer the flexibility and adaptability that modular buildings bring. The cost effectiveness and reduction in waste please those that are financially and environmentally aware. The modular building process is rather smooth thanks to a network of suppliers and deliverers that is well-established, and that leads to a faster return on the buyer's investment. In the end, modular buildings provide the advantage of saving time and money, and many people can get behind that.




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