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As the UK enters a period of intended growth and development, the construction industry is under intense pressure to provide a myriad of largescale infrastructure projects, meaning high quality resources and facilities need to be readily available as soon as projects get the green light.
Developments of this nature can be complex and involve multiple moving parts, with different trades and contractors working collaboratively across the same site. With space and budgets often tight, and not a lot of time to play with, efficient, flexible, and sustainable buildings that work to a project’s advantage are required.
Whether looking for long-term office space or short-term accommodation, onsite welfare facilities or permanent structures that make up part of wider development, one thing is for sure: buildings need to be accessible quickly, sustainably, and they need to be built to last.
Modular construction is ticking all those boxes.
There’s no time like the present, and projects of all sizes and complexities are seeing the benefits of modular builds. Given the complexities associated with largescale projects, such as the £20 billion Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, finding a space solution that could be implemented quickly and at scale was a priority.
The prefabrication of modular buildings means they can be delivered in a matter of weeks. Quantities can be scaled up, or down, to suit you: just tell us what you’re looking for and let us do the rest.
Environmental considerations are the backbone of any modern infrastructure project, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.
Short-term usage can create major sustainability concerns: what materials are being used? How have the materials been sourced? What is the lifecycle of this product, can it be reused, is it cyclical? Where will it end up? However, with brick and mortar builds either unnecessary, impractical, or a drain on resources, modular buildings provide a sustainable solution.
Our modular buildings are low carbon in both their construction and operation. Working to net zero by 2040, our circular approach to construction means we’re helping our clients achieve their ESG goals by using recycled materials, as well as solar panelling and renewable energy across all our operations. With our modular buildings ready to be restored and reused for future projects, we’re providing a level of flexibility and sustainability that can only be found with modular construction.
We understand that cutting costs is just as much of a priority as cutting carbon. In partnership with measurable.energy for His Majesty’s Prison Service, we provided AI-powered smart socket technology that actively identifies and eliminates plug load energy waste through automated appliance-level control. Not only are we reducing emissions for our clients, but we’re actively implementing positive economic benefits, no matter the project purpose.
With almost 70 years of delivering market leading modular builds, we’re attune to the bespoke needs and complexities of different sectors and projects – especially those on a large scale.
As projects progress, modular buildings are there to progress with you. Their temporary usage means they can be relocated and repurposed throughout the project lifecycle, providing additional flexibility when your business needs it most.
No matter the location, prefabricated modular buildings can be delivered to suit your needs. Our work with the group behind The Peninsula in London, meant a quick turnaround in a busy Hyde Park – a location not known for its space and flexibility. Our creative approach to modular resulted in a four-storey gantry installation delivered and constructed in one week: maximising space, minimising disruption, and keeping the project on track.
Regardless of the project or purpose, modular buildings are a sustainable and flexible solution.
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