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If you’re looking to expand your facility, but you’re worried about the time and expense required to make it happen, then you might want to consider modular construction. In fact, many businesses are forgoing traditional building processes and choosing modular construction as an alternative due to its short build time, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility.
Modular buildings are constructed in individual parts, or modules, offsite from where they’ll ultimately reside. The pre-engineered/prefabricated individual building sections are manufactured in a special, controlled facility under stringent quality standards. Once manufactured, the completed modules are then transported to their intended site where they’re then assembled together according to a pre-designed plan.
This approach to construction offers numerous benefits—most notably that the building process substantially reduces construction time and is less labor intensive, and therefore less costly, than traditional on-site building methods.
Benefits of Stackable Modular Buildings
Stackable modular buildings are modular buildings that can be arranged on top of one another to form a multi-level building. This form of modular construction provides more space vertically without taking up valuable or limited horizontal space on the ground. This format is gaining popularity across industries due to the versatility and adaptability it offers. Below are three key benefits to choosing stackable modular buildings over standard construction:
By design, stackable modular buildings can be easily added onto or expanded in the future. This can be especially useful for long-term planning if your business anticipates growth. The floor plans for these structures are often designed to accommodate additional modules as needed and may be adapted to existing buildings and infrastructure. Stacking modules vertically also saves significant space in operations with limited real estate.
There are countless customization options available in stackable modular buildings that allow you to get the desired aesthetics and functionality you need from your new structure. For example, many modular building manufacturers offer various options for wiring; plumbing; paint colors; exterior paneling materials, such as stucco, wood, brick, steel, and aluminum; and more, to allow you to create the space that suits your operation and/or the design of existing buildings. The high level of customization that’s possible with stackable modular buildings also means that they can be used in almost any industry––from warehouses, to manufacturing plants, to office complexes, to educational facilities.
When it comes to modular construction, there is often a misconception that modular buildings are made of cheaper materials or may be of lower quality since they’re produced offsite. However, stackable modular buildings are built with high-quality materials and must adhere to the same industry standards as any other building to ensure that they meet all designated building codes. In addition, most companies that produce modular buildings have in place strict quality control measures to ensure that every product not only meets their customer’s specifications but those required by government and industry regulations.
Many companies even obtain official certifications from leading standards organizations to make sure their products adhere to the strictest criteria. In addition, since the building is manufactured in a controlled plant facility, it stands a much lower chance of being compromised by environmental conditions – such as sun, precipitation, or wind – during the construction process.
Together, these qualities are spurring more businesses to choose modular construction and stackable modular buildings. Due to the short turnaround time and significant cost savings that modular buildings offer, many companies are choosing this method to expand without sacrificing too much ground space or downtime at their own facility during the construction process.
In addition, the level of customization available means business leaders may design these structures to fit their unique functional and aesthetic needs. The high level of quality and flexibility that stackable modular buildings offer make them a smart choice for any business looking to quickly and efficiently expand their facility without sacrificing quality.
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