In business, time is money. Modular construction is faster, less expensive, less disruptive, and more environmentally responsible than conventional construction. Modular buildings have evolved far beyond the portable office trailers we remember from the past and, today, a modular office building is a smart, fast way to expand. They are sleek, durable and efficient, and offer limitless possibilities for designs and floor plans.
If you work in the construction industry, you know that modular buildings were originally used as portable jobsite trailers that could be quickly and easily moved from one location to another. And the rest of us usually conjure up images of double-wide trailers and portable classrooms. Thanks, however, to the integration of 3D and 4D design software, modern state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and mechanized quality control, modular construction now supports a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial uses, both temporary and permanent. In the case of office space, some examples of uses include:
- professional office complexes
- real estate offices
- law offices
- sales offices
- retail storefronts
- medical and dental offices
- bank branches
- executive suite rental complexes
Modular office buildings must meet the same building codes and specifications as conventional “stick-built” buildings. Conceptual floor plans can be delivered in days rather than weeks, and pre-engineered designs can be customized to your exact specifications. Modular structures can be created in any size and style, from simple single-story buildings to contemporary 2 story modular office buildings and even multi-story office complexes. Façades can be finished in cut stone, brick, stucco, siding, and a wide variety of other finishes to blend with the surrounding environment and neighboring structures.
Prefabricated modules are factory-built at the same time preparation at the construction site (grading and foundations) is underway. Plumbing and electrical wiring are pre-installed, and quality control inspections are completed before the modules are delivered to the site via specialized flatbed trucks. Factory production is unaffected by weather. Modules are 80-90% complete when delivered to the site, which fast-tracks the construction schedule and reduces costs.
Modular office construction also provides a cost-effective means of complying with the highest green building standards, including LEED® certification. Most new modular units are built with recycled steel, making them strong, fire-resistant and mold-resistant. The manufacturing process uses less energy and water, and materials waste is controlled with stringent manufacturing controls. With most of the work occurring away from the construction site, the noise, dust, debris and carbon dioxide emissions from vehicle traffic are greatly reduced. Customers can enhance their modular offices with energy-efficient utilities, eco-friendly insulation and no-VOC or low-VOC interior wall and floor treatments to reduce the building’s environmental impact.
Modular Genius specializes in design-to-occupancy modular construction. When you’re looking for a new permanent or temporary space solution, expansion of your current facilities, or replacement of a stick-built office building that requires too much maintenance, no other method of construction can provide a faster and more cost-effective solution. Get into a high-quality modular office building in half the time and start to realize the return on your investment. Contact Modular Genius at (888) 420-1113 to discuss your requirements.