Construction

The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) reported in 2010 that the total number of school-aged children within the United States would increase from less than 60 million to nearly 80 million over the next 40 years.

Controversy about the quality and flexibility of modular construction in education has been a matter of discussion and debate. The skepticism has been created by the belief that these structures can’t meet the needs that schools require.

Modular construction is a surprisingly adaptable and time efficient process. The U.S. Army recently experienced these advantages at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. Renovation was planned for part of the medical center that treated soldiers with injuries from service overseas.

When Hilton Worldwide, one of the world’s leading hotel chains, announced its expansion plans in October 2016, one thing caught everyone’s attention. Hilton Worldwide announced it’s first modular built hotel in Africa. This hotel will be built in the Ghanian capital of Accra.

Traditional construction and demolition projects are large sources for ecological disturbances because of the substantial amount of waste generated. The Environment Protection Agency has estimated that nearly 40 percent of the municipal solid waste stream is generated from building related construction and demolition activities.

There is something majestic about old buildings built on a foundation with a coarse stone framework. The beauty of these old buildings is appreciated even today and will continue to be appreciated centuries from now. However, despite their beauty and majesty, traditionally constructed buildings are fast losing their popularity.

Global warming and sustainability have been pertinent issues for a while now. From governments and corporations to local institutions, schools and small businesses, fulfilling our responsibility to be eco-friendly has been ingrained in the national psyche.

Modular construction is a growing segment of the construction market today, particularly showing itself useful for temporary space needs. Whether it is for the construction of offices, schools, hotels or even prisons, when it comes to short-term construction needs, many builders seem to be going the modular way.

When looking at construction of any sort, the things we usually consider are: cost, time and materials required. We would obviously want to opt for a method that is both time and cost effective. With mobile offices you can have both these factors, and you also get a bonus of working with materials that are environment friendly.