Modular building structures represent the future of construction. A relatively new concept, it has made waves by revolutionising the ways buildings are designed, fabricated, and assembled.
Like the name suggests, the buildings are designed in ‘modules’ that when assembled, reflect the seamless integration of a meticulously planned and precisely executed project. Once constructed, you wouldn’t even know you’re in a modular building.
Rapid Deployment
The modules are constructed off-site with the same materials and to the same building codes and standards of traditional on-site buildings. Due to the off-site construction, the building environment is controlled, facilitating an efficient project deployment.
Premium Quality
The controlled environment of modular construction ensures that the modules are of utmost and consistent quality throughout. With factory production processes, modular building construction follows rigorous quality control measures, which in turn minimises the errors and defects that can occur during on-site construction.
Environmentally Friendly & Customisable
Modular building construction is also known to be a greener alternative to regular construction procedures. Not only is there less waste generated but the building can easily be disassembled and consequently relocated and reassembled for an entirely new purpose. It is both a sustainable and customisable alternative in comparison to standard building designs.
Industries Best Suited Towards Modular Building
For whatever project you may choose to undertake, modular construction offers a novel and versatile solution. Whether you’re looking to construct a permanent modular structure or a relocatable building, here’s a list of some industries that are best suited towards modular building.
Events and Brand Activations
Launching a new brand or product? Consider using a modular building to conduct your marketing campaigns, events, exhibitions and other promotional activities suited towards enhancing your brand’s presence. The rapid deployment capability of modular buildings ensures that even if you plan a brand activation or event at the very last minute, your campaign can proceed as scheduled without delay.
As a brand, you also want to intrigue and entice your current and potential customer base to partake in your activation event. Many modular buildings are actually designed to enhance such engagement and typically feature interactive features such as multimedia displays, sensory elements, and immersive environments. These elements are designed to captivate your audience and create a memorable experience for them which in turn enhances brand recall and promotes loyalty.
Healthcare
Building a healthcare facility quickly allows it to begin providing crucial medical care to patients sooner rather than later. However, both cost and quality need to be taken into consideration. This makes modular building construction suitable for the healthcare industry. With healthcare needs on the rise, especially since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, modular building construction has emerged as a viable solution.
Not only is the construction rate 40-50% per cent faster than that of traditional buildings, but it also provides less disruption to everyday hospital operations as construction occurs off site and then installed in a matter of days. Likewise, due to the flexibility and scalability of modular construction, healthcare facilities can easily expand and reconfigure according to patient needs and evolving medical advancements.
Rapid Deployment Accommodation Solutions
In the face of emergencies and natural disasters, floods, fires, or pandemics, modular accommodation solutions offer a practical and efficient alternative to traditional housing options. Unlike conventional hotels or vacation homes, modular units are much more cost effective but also adaptable to various locations, whether in remote areas or regions affected by crises.
These solutions are also ideal for remote workers involved in large-scale government infrastructure projects. Modular accommodations can be swiftly deployed for the duration of the project and easily relocated afterward. This approach minimises the impact on local or remote communities, provides flexibility to scale up or down based on project needs, and reduces the necessity for permanent infrastructure that may become redundant once the project concludes.
Commercial Construction
While commercial buildings are designed to provide specific services such as house businesses, corporations, government agencies, retail centres, educational facilities, alongside a range of other private and public buildings, they don’t have to be limited to a standardised design. Typically, when one thinks of a commercial building, almost always the image that comes to mind is that of a traditional office tower or an industrial warehouse.
With the conception of modular buildings, modern commercial buildings can now break away from these standardised designs to incorporate more innovative and functional elements. For instance, modular construction enables commercial buildings to add modular additions to existing structures such as pop-up retail spaces, temporary event venues, and disaster relief facilities.
Retail
When applied to retail spaces, modular construction enables retailers to capitalise on seasonal trends by responding promptly to evolving market demand and seizing opportunities to set up shop in high traffic locations without the delays associated with conventional buildings.
Additionally, retailers have the opportunity to leverage modular designs to create an immersive retail experience for shoppers. Modular construction is highly suitable in incorporating interactive display, digital signage, and flexible floor plans that can adapt to different promotional themes and product launches. As a retailer, you can customise your modular space to fit your exact brand identity. Everything from the colours, layout, and signage, your modular space can be a perfect reflection of your brand.
Likewise, like any retail store, modular construction also facilitates the integration of the latest technology such as mobile payment systems to create a quick and efficient shopping experience for customers.
Looking for a Modular Building Solution?
SPACECUBE is a leading modular building provider. Everything from initial design conceptualisation to final installation of your modular building, the team of experts at SPACECUBE will provide you with your ideal modular building solution. We’ve constructed modular buildings for everything from hospitals, retail spaces, accommodation, events, and brand activations.
Have a project in mind? We’ll work closely with you to find out exactly what your vision is and we’ll design a unit that exceeds your expectations.
