A Silent Sentinel
Prefabricated buildings have witnessed the slow rise of humanity from the Serengeti in Africa, to the migrations across Europe and Asia, and finally into the Americas. They have been present in different forms –tents, houses, hospitals – at many of the pivotal moments of human history: silent sentinels accompanying the progress of humanity through the unpredictable swells of time. The youngest cousin to prefabrication, Modular construction, has been around since the Early Modern Period, interwoven into the technological leaps of the last centuries.
In and of themselves, Modular buildings are a construct of human imagination, and as such reveal a lot about the human psyche and the environmental contexts that shaped humanity through its long history. In short, they reveal the essential entrepreneurial spirit of humanity that is always active but is particularly capable of elevating itself to new height in times of crisis.
Modular Buildings in 2020 and the COVID-19 Crisis
The decades leading up to 2020 were times of relative tranquility for the modular industry. Amazing new uses of the technology were seen across the Globe. Modular skyscrapers rose higher than ever before, and turn-key modules became more sophisticated and fine-tuned, offering customers fully functional buildings delivered to their door. The human entrepreneurial spirit was on full display, making modular technology faster, smarter, safer, and greener.
Without a doubt, 2020 marked a break from the previous decades for the modular industry. Although modular buildings have always been on the front line of disaster relief, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that paralyzed the world was unique in its global scope.
Medical, educational, and research facilities required upgrades to meet new social distancing guidelines and remain functional. Modular buildings were the obvious solution for many industries looking for temporary, leased, customizable, and ready-to-use facilities that could be quickly installed with minimal disturbance.
Times like 2020 give us in the modular industry a renewed belief in our work and in the power of our buildings to help solve some of the day’s most pressing needs.
Portable classrooms, emergency buildings, and temporary space solutions have become critical components for allowing communities to establish a sense of normality amid the crisis. At Aries, we hope that our products help supply a sense of normalcy and help those facing new obstacles reestablish themselves and find a way forward.
About Aries- At Aries, we believe there’s nothing more important than consistent delivery of exceptional service, dependability, and innovation. Aries promotes our philosophy of achieving together by learning from our clients, ensuring the development of mutually rewarding results and outcomes. All under Aries’ roof, we offer: design/build engineering, in-house manufacturing, in-house transportation arm, construction services and general construction, civil work, land development, and capital/finance leasing. Become a customer today! Visit Aries: www.ariesbuildings.com or call (U.S.) 1-888-598-8869. You can also contact us via our website.