Benefits of Modular Construction

Terms like modular construction and prefabrication are often used interchangeably, and while they describe similar construction methods, there are differences. Prefabrication can primarily be thought of as the steps towards building a completed solution: cutting channel to size, kitting materials together for easier assembly, or pre-fitting hardware to channel.  

Modular construction, on the other hand, refers to building complete "modules" like skids or multi-trade racks off-site and delivering them ready to install.  

Faster Speed to Market 

The ultimate appeal of modular construction is its ability to increase your speed to market. By building systems off-site and then delivering a completed solution, primary construction can occur in parallel with secondary system construction. Instead of waiting for your primary structure to be completed before starting on support systems, those secondary systems can be completed off-site and ready to install as soon as your structure is buttoned up. From there, installation often occurs in a matter of hours, keeping your project on track.  

This is an invaluable benefit for any construction project, but especially mission-critical systems like data centers, where delays in completion can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in downtime each week that the project is behind schedule.  

Improved Safety 

With modular construction, the majority of the assembly work happens in a controlled warehouse setting at ground level. This reduces the amount of time required for your installation team to work at height. Less time in risky work conditions, such as overhead stick installations, leads to improved safety for your team.  

Modular Construction Applications 

Modular construction can be leveraged in just about any industry, but our team has found significant benefits when applying modular construction to multi-trade racks and medical supports.  

Construction of multi-trade racks off-site is one of the fastest ways to save time on a project. Modular construction of multi-trade racks results in a rack that arrives on site fully assembled, loaded with necessary utilities, and even drywalled, ready to be installed. Our team always identifies zero deflection lift points to ensure that the MTR is lifted and installed without the risk of twisting or cracking. This can take a job site from an empty space to functioning mechanicals and utilities in the course of an afternoon.  

Modular construction of medical equipment supports yields similar results. Our team is experienced in designing, engineering, and constructing medical equipment supports, including UMS boom supports, off-site, then delivering and installing them. Fully constructed boom supports can be installed on site in just 2–3 hours, freeing up time to then install the necessary medical equipment.  

Are you interested in learning how modular construction can benefit your project? Contact our team for more information.