Exploring the Benefits of Prefabricated Construction

If you drive down any road in a populated area, you are very likely to encounter a construction site. New buildings and developments are constantly in the works nowadays. The scene is always the same. People in highly visible hard hats maneuver equally brightly colored machinery and stir up a lot of dust and debris. Even more familiar is their seemingly perpetual presence. All of this is what comes with traditional construction. But, like most things, the construction industry is advancing, and it is turning to the many benefits of prefabricated construction more than ever.

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What does this mean? Instead of assembling a building on-site, everything is done in a factory. Another term for this is modular construction. Modules are built off-site instead of taking the raw materials to the building location. The finished modules are then shipped off to their intended destination and assembled upon a foundation. Essentially, the construction industry is turning to portable buildings.

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At first glance, prefabricated construction may seem difficult and unnecessary. In reality, the benefits of prefabricated construction are outstanding. Let’s think back to that image of a never-ending building site causing traffic lane closures and generating annoyance among those who live nearby. The primary benefit of modular construction comes from saving time. Traditional construction always has delays, but modular buildings are designed far in advance. Additionally, the actual construction of the building can occur concurrently with the preparation of the site. Leveling of foundation, plumbing, and completion of rooms, floors, and walls are all done simultaneously. Contractors will therefore have a faster return on their investments.

Improved safety for workers.

All construction is inside a controlled environment without the threat of high winds or torrential rain, ice, or snow. Workers do not contend with precarious heights since assembly is done mainly with cranes.

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One of the more exciting aspects of prefabricated construction is its sustainability. The construction industry wastes tons of raw material each year. Almost 30% of all material at a construction site can end up as waste. Modular construction eliminates that problem by sharing discarded material with other project constructions within the same factory. Moreover, modular designs are moving towards incorporating more recycled and sustainable materials. One of the best advantages of modular is reduction of energy consumption and emissions. Despite having to transport a building’s modules to its location, prefabricated construction consolidates the process. The building industry inefficiently transports labor, equipment, and materials using traditional methods over many days and months. Thanks to the decreased time required to finish a building, it requires less energy.

Finally, the most important thing to impart is that modular construction is safe construction. Prefabricated does not mean the quality of the building decreases. A prefabricated building last and withstand its environment. Its resiliency makes it possible to disassemble, relocate, as well as reuse again.

The modern building is possible with prefabricated construction, and modular building providers continue improving designs and efficiency.

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