On our blog, we’ve taken a look at the more usual uses for modular building hire; from classrooms through to on-site storage, there are many different reasons to think about adding modular buildings to your site. But beyond the basics, there are so many other versatile uses for modular buildings that can make them the ideal solution to countless problems. Here are just a few ways you can get creative with modular designs:

 

Get Artistic

Modular buildings can be the perfect option to use for temporary structures within both education and professional settings, and for displaying items such as art – the blank canvas of a modular unit can make sure your eyes are drawn to precisely the right place. By using modular systems, you can make art more accessible, and allow it to stay on display for longer without taking up valuable space that has other requirements. When your show is done, the units can be removed – a fully versatile display location.

Secure Lockers

For outdoor areas, such as pools, lakes, parks and more, having a secure location to store your possessions can be key to a great day out. By utilising a vandal-proof unit in combination with lockers inside (even charger lockers for phones), you can create a place where visitors will know that all their items are safe and secure – allowing them to enjoy their day without worry.

Temporary Storage

Modular building hire can work fantastically for more active environments, but they’re also ideal for the storage of valuable or otherwise sentimental items such as furniture or ornaments during a renovation or redecoration of your home. These secure units keep your valuables safe and close to hand, without them being in the way of workers, builders or decorators. And of course, your garden can be back to normal in no time thanks to the easy removal of units post-work.

What do you think about our alternative uses for modular buildings? If you have a unique use for our modular units, contact us today. We love to hear new ideas and help you discover what units are best for your requirements – no matter how out there they are.

Whether you need to buy or hire a modular building, it’s essential to choose your supplier with care. Here are some of the vital aspects to consider.

Meeting Your Needs 

Modular buildings come in all shapes and sizes and have varying uses, so choose a supplier who can meet your exact requirements or specifications, offering customisation, where necessary. If you need a modular building for classroom use, or as a laboratory, for example, source a supplier who has experience of serving these needs. Equally, if security is a top priority, look for a supplier who can offer anti-vandal cabins.

Fit in With Your Timeframe

Perhaps you only require modular building hire for a short period of time, or maybe you’re looking for something more permanent. Once you know how long you need your building for, find out if a supplier is able to fit in with your timeframe. Are they able to deliver the modular building on time, providing a quick installation, and easy removal once it’s no longer needed?

Cost Considerations

Cost is a vital factor when choosing a modular building supplier, but don’t just be tempted to go for the cheapest option, particularly if you require a long-term solution. This might not equate with a good-quality structure! Look for a supplier who offers a range of modular buildings to suit your budget, and bear in mind that purchasing or hiring a pre-used, high-quality building is preferable to getting a brand-new one made from poor workmanship.

Good Credentials

Pick a modular building supplier that boasts superior credentials. Find out what qualifications or accreditation a supplier has, and if they’ve gained any awards or merits for their work. Customer testimonials or reviews are always worth a read, as you get an impartial opinion from those who’ve already used their services. As well as a good reputation, consider factors such as excellent customer service and sourcing buildings that are sustainable and eco-friendly – this shows that a supplier takes environmental concerns seriously.

For quality modular building hire or sales, contact us today.

If you are setting up a construction site in a remote area you may want to consider using modular building hire to provide temporary onsite accommodation for your workers. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of hiring portable buildings?

 

 

Advantages of Modular Building Hire for Construction Sites

Portable buildings are perfect for providing temporary accommodation for workers on remote construction sites. The buildings are totally lockable and secure and will withstand the onslaught of pretty much any extreme of weather, leaving your workforce safe and comfortable. Having all your workers living on site means that as a supervisor you won’t be worrying about guys arriving late or not at all for their shifts.

 

Sharing on-site accommodation is great for building camaraderie and morale too; a happy workforce means a more productive workforce, and that’s great news for your business. For longer term temporary contracts, hiring temporary accommodation can work out much more cost-effective than bussing workers to an out of town site every day. Portable buildings do not require a foundation, meaning that you can have one set up pretty much anywhere you need one on your site.

 

Disadvantages of Modular Building Hire for Construction Sites

Despite all of their advantages, there are a few cons attached to hiring portable modular buildings for your construction site. Because portable buildings do not require a foundation, they can sometimes be affected by the movement of the ground during freezes and subsequent thaws, or on sites where excavation and mining work is taking place. If the buildings settle or rock, the doors might not close properly, leaving the building insecure when it isn’t occupied.

 

 

Smaller buildings may need to be tied down to keep them in place if your construction site is in an area that is affected by very high winds. Tie down can be achieved by placing earth anchors around the building and your hire company will do this for you.

 

In Conclusion

Portable modular building hire can be a very useful option if you want to provide temporary accommodation or storage space on your construction site. For more information and guidance on choosing the right portable hire building for your needs, contact our helpful team today.

There are more than just financial benefits to the use of modular buildings, because the impact on the environment can be dramatically decreased.

 

As time passes, we are constantly feeling the effects of human activity on the planet, and so comes the constant need for new and sustainable solutions, especially in construction. The industry uses more than 400 million tonnes of materials every year, meaning it is the nation’s biggest consumer of resources. In more recent years, we are becoming conscious of our techniques and the need to save money, and save our planet.

 

Taking these factors into consideration, how green are modular buildings and what affect are they having on eco-conscious manufacturing and construction?

 

Building Materials

 

Modular construction is one of the main areas of construction which are taking a different approach; that of an environmental approach. They are incorporating eco-friendly building materials as a key part of the process. The focus on using prefabricated builds reduces the overall waste production.

 

Another reason for the drastic waste reduction is down to the fact that the buildings are constructed in a controlled environment instead of a traditional on-site project. Instead of creating obsolete waste which is usually sent off to a landfill, in modular construction this can be collected and reused for another purpose. Not only can the waste be recycled but the materials it consists of are an eco-friendlier alternative, such as FSC approved timber and sustainably sourced timber.

 

Noise Pollution

 

As you may or may not know, modular buildings are assembled and completed in a factory, which means a lot less people are needed on site in comparison to a traditional construction site. When you consider factors such as building material deliveries, site machinery and a large amount of staff, this is noise pollution on an extreme level in conventional construction, however with modular construction this is all avoided.

 

Besides the environmental benefits of noise pollution, it also means less likeliness of complaints, which means a more harmonious build, which can be especially important when building in a community.

Reusability

 

Due to the fact that modular buildings are prefabricated, the sections are much easier to dissemble if needed, and can be easily relocated. If a building has become disused and is ruin down then the sections of the building can easily be taken apart and reused, making sure no part goes to waste.

 

If modular buildings became the norm, we would instantly reduce the need for fresh and raw materials for any new project.

 

In the UK, it is estimated that we need to build 300,000 new homes every year in order to solve the housing crisis, and with modular construction enabling us to lift entire floors or rooms out of existing building in order to easily reuse and rebuild, this could be a huge asset.

 

 

 

 

Energy Consumption

Many modular building companies, such as Excel Modular work in a controlled environment, meaning that the amount of energy which is poured into a conventional construction site is much more than that of a modular construction process.

 

Most of the parts used for the process are built in an assembly line type process, meaning the amount of time spend on building individual parts and the time needed to assemble the individual parts on site is significantly reduces.

 

The efficiency of this is one of the major contributing factors to its reduced energy consumption. In modular buildings, everything from the bathroom tiles to the plumbing is integrated in this way, from the production in the assembly line off-site. Overall, this reducing assembly time, minuses waste material and provides an overall consistent level of quality throughout all the processes.

 

 

 

As we see the demand for sustainability rise, we could see alternative methods of construction stepping into the limelight. With their ultra-green thinking, their green benefits and their impressive industry carbon footprint, this relatively new and forward-thinking technique should be considered.

 

If you would like any more information regarding our modular buildings, you can get in touch with our team here at Excel Modular. We would be more than happy to discuss your requirements or even discuss further how modular buildings can benefit you, your business and your eco-sustainability.

 

 

 

Modular buildings have been providing quick and efficient solutions for businesses for many years, from the health sector to the educational sector. Having well-equipped classrooms for children is something that will continuously be required, however, with school budgets potentially not covering all expenses, finding affordable solutions is vital.

For important subjects such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), it can be even more difficult to provide a laboratory for students with current construction costs.

 

 

Why is STEM So Important?

These subjects are vital for the growth and sustainability of the world, and it’s important to engage young children in them as early as possible. Both technological and scientific innovations are increasingly more important in the modern world, and STEM skills are needed to succeed in a society more and more focused on technology.

Some students may think that STEM subjects are difficult to understand and work towards arts instead. The STEM field is still seen to have a gender imbalance towards a higher amount of men, and engaging young girls with the subjects will provide an increased opportunity to balance the genders.

 

 

How to Address Negative Perceptions of STEM

Schools should address any negatives about the STEM field, to excite students into studying the subjects. Showcasing STEM from an early age with a positive view is the first step, drawing in both male and female students.

Providing them with a challenging environment in which they can learn and practice can help to conquer obstacles and master challenges. Having STEM subjects and everything that comes along with them to learn accessible to all students may be a challenge with a lower budget, but modular buildings can help.

 

How Modular Buildings Can Help

Bespoke modular buildings can contain all the needed facilities for a well-rounded approach to every STEM subject. You will be able to have a space that you can easily move and relocate with high-quality equipment. Lending these easy-to-move laboratories to other schools could also inspire them to invest in their own STEM modular buildings.

As modular buildings can be customised to your requirements, your school can easily have modular classrooms suited for a practical approach to learning and teaching. With windows, temperature control, and many other functions that also include bathrooms if needed, modular buildings provide the ideal solution to STEM needs in the educational sector.

 

 

Should you have any questions about our modular building sales, you can get in touch with our friendly and expert team on. Here at Excel Modular Buildings, we are proud to support the educational sector with high-quality modular buildings that help to teach younger generations and motivate them into pursuing further education.

 

Construction is one of the main factors in our constantly evolving and adapting economy, and without the workers and construction methods, we wouldn’t be able to marvel in the many uses of buildings.

 

When it comes to construction, it is even more important than ever today that we are aware of our energy usage, and how environmentally sustainable we are. Factors such as transport, machinery and tools can add up to a big price tag and a whole lot of damage to our environment. So, what are a few ways you can keep energy down in the construction industry through transport? Is modular construction the way to do it?

 

 

Transportation Costs

 

One of the biggest costs of construction can be the transportation costs. Transferring materials, workers and any other requirements can certainly rack up a cost, especially on a big project.

 

The Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology states that:

 

“Construction is possibly one of the most cost orientated industries in any economy. In general, construction cost estimates are based on a straight ‘take off’ of the quantities required. All further ‘other’ costs in the form of overhead, profit, labour and wastage are consolidated into the cost of the materials.”

 

“Consequently, a significant proportion of the ‘other’ costs associated with materials purchases must be in the form of transportation from the point of extraction and / or production to the point of consumption.”

 

Fuel Usage and the Environment

Construction transport accounts for 13% of the fuel used in the UK, which ultimately makes it a key target to reduce. Companies have started to consider solutions, with methods such as monitoring and controlling site transport through certain schemes, but here are a few other ways:

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Consider transportation costs in the design process

Consider group transportation

For materials, use local or close-by suppliers

Share deliveries

Partner with contractors and suppliers for reduced waste transport

Use offsite construction via modular construction

 

Road vehicle pollution can have a detrimental effect on the environment as it causes acidification and low-level ozone, which can both have negative effects on the human health.

 

Take into consideration the possible congestion of transport to and from the construction site, which can incur extra energy and financial losses.

 

 

Building Materials and People

 

Building materials can be a huge cost for construction. Bricks and other materials rack up a price tag, but with modular constriction or usage of other suitable materials, it can be significantly decreased.

 

The transportation of goods and materials is one of the biggest finances and can be decreased by following a few possible points:

 

• Use alternative building materials

  Pair with a local supplier who might supply a deal

  Transport in bigger loads

  Energy efficient technology

 

Transport can affect not only the energy and cost usage in construction, but it can also affect the people on the workforce, as well as effecting the community surrounding the site. It is key to address the main health and safety points and noise pollution that can be caused.

 

By using off-site construction and transport solutions, you can address the above issues as well as:

 

• Improve image and community relations with the client

  Fewer accidents on site and in the area

  A more productive workforce

  Fewer complaints

 

 

Modular Buildings as a Solution

 

Modular buildings can be a great way to reduce costs and energy on a construction site, as the construction takes place off-site and the buildings are then transported to the site. This means no separate transportation trips with materials and no use of extra tools onto the construction site.  It can also cause little to no disruption to the surrounding areas.

 

Modular buildings are a versatile solution for many construction requirements and, with fast installation time and quick, easy removal, they are perfect for keeping costs down. As an innovative new way of construction, you can still provide a high standard of construction while doing your bit for the environment and keeping costs low and ROI high.

 

If you would like to know any more information regarding our modular building services, simply get in touch with Excel Modular as we would love to discuss your needs further.

 

Contrary to popular belief, modular buildings don’t need to be boringly functional. With modern day technology and design, you can customise a modular building exactly to your specifications. Not sure where to start? Here’s a few ideas:

Floor plan

When ordering your modular building, you can decide on the kind of floor plan you’d like. Think about the function of your building and choose a floor plan based on this; for example, if you will often have visitors, consider having a separate reception area next to the building’s entrance.

Exterior

Your modular building should be in keeping with your business’s image, so think about the colour you’d like it to be and what material the exterior walls should be made from. Also consider window placement and whether you’d like shutters.  Our standard external finish is Plastisol steel but we can also offer options such as timber cladding, stenni, brick slip, Trespa panels, Kingspan or even render.  The options are endless.

Roof

Modular buildings typically come with flat roofs, but if you’re wanting a more traditional look why not have a pitched roof with decra roof tiles.

Interior

With the interior of a modular building, your choices are endless. Whether you want an office, kitchen or bathroom included in your building, it can be done. You choose exactly the kind of furnishings and interior design you would like, ensuring that your modular building meets all your needs. Your walls can be in your company’s brand colours, vinyl flooring could be installed for easy cleaning, whiteboards can be fixed to walls for training or brainstorming sessions and many electrical sockets could be installed at key points. For the modern, environmentally friendly business, installing energy efficient features is an excellent option to keep your bills low and your green credentials strong.

Modular Buildings from the Best

If you want to enjoy all the benefits of a fully customised module building, Excel Modular Buildings can help. We provide flexible modular buildings and containers for a wide range of purposes. Contact us now to find out more, or find us on Facebook and Twitter to see our updates.

 

As we’ve seen in the past, modular buildings have become an enormous success, especially in industries such as education and hospitality. These businesses could be said to have grown due to the economic, environmental and financial benefits of modular buildings. Here are some of the top industries that have gained considerable advantages from the use of modular construction. Are these modular buildings the future of growth for these industries and more?

 

Educational

 

With the educational sector, their main aim is to provide an optimum learning environment for all students. Therefore, many educational facilities choose to invest in modular buildings. Due to the speed of construction, they can reduce the amount of disruption to the educational environment, as well as reducing traffic on the site. All these factors make the campus or school grounds a much safer and quieter place.

 

The cost saving can also be a crucial factor for many schools, universities or colleges, due to being underfunded or having restricted funds.  By using modular buildings, education systems can increase their growth without so much impact on their funds and space or suffer much disruption, allowing them to invest in their student’s future.

 

 

Government and Utilities

 

Governments often have restricted funds and need to be very careful with budgeting in general. With modular construction, they can significantly reduce the costs of space and keep spending down.

 

Utility facilities can also take great advantage of modular buildings. Facilities such as water pumping stations and electricity substations mostly use modular buildings, as they have no need for overly intricate or decorated buildings. Traditionally built buildings for these industries often don’t provide a quality solution which is cost effective, while looking appealing on the outside.  By using modular buildings, governmental bodies and utility services can continue to grow and perform their jobs with minimal stress, disruption and cost.

 

 

Industrial

 

Industrial solutions can be sometimes difficult, as many sites are kept away from big cities, making it very expensive for vehicles to travel long distances, on poor quality roads. Construction fuels economic growth, yet with sustainability becoming an ever more important factor, modular buildings offer a solution to the demands of this sector.

 

Apart from preparation, modules are brought to the site and installed. The flexibility and semi-permanent nature of the units allow adaption to situations where a competitive edge is important and they also have less impact on the environment, an important financial consideration now. They can also reduce pollution and land costs by using modular units.

 

 

 

Retail

 

Retail is one of the most competitive industries and is often under intense pressure to maintain profits. Construction time needs to be quick for a higher return on investment, which makes modular buildings the ideal solution.

 

The retail industry also changes extremely quickly and trends are always popping up. Modular buildings allow for quick adaptation to market demands and trends. Many major retail brands love the customisable features as it makes it much easier to create a design which reflects a strong brand.

 

Health Services

 

Health services are vital to the economy, and allowing this industry to thrive and grow as much as possible is one of the most important points, not just in the UK, but worldwide. They are committed to reducing wait time and overcrowding, and the only way they can do this is to expand.

 

Health services usually suffer from limited funding problems, which means modular buildings could be the obvious choice. They provide flexibility which can cater to patients, allowing nurses and doctors to carry out their jobs efficiently. Many pop-up clinics are also using modular buildings due to their easy constructed, movability, and flexibility.

 

 

At Excel Modular, we are proud to be involved in industries growing and allowing them to strive for a building solution which is financially friendlier, environmentally sustainable, adaptable and flexible. If you would like to know any more information about modular buildings and how we can help, please get in touch.

 

 

 

As we’ve seen in the past, modular buildings have become an enormous success, especially in industries such as education and hospitality. These businesses could be said to have grown due to the economic, environmental and financial benefits of modular buildings. Here are some of the top industries that have gained considerable advantages from the use of modular construction. Are these modular buildings the future of growth for these industries and more?

 

Educational

 

With the educational sector, their main aim is to provide an optimum learning environment for all students. Therefore, many educational facilities choose to invest in modular buildings. Due to the speed of construction, they can reduce the amount of disruption to the educational environment, as well as reducing traffic on the site. All these factors make the campus or school grounds a much safer and quieter place.

 

The cost saving can also be a crucial factor for many schools, universities or colleges, due to being underfunded or having restricted funds.  By using modular buildings, education systems can increase their growth without so much impact on their funds and space or suffer much disruption, allowing them to invest in their student’s future.

 

 

Government and Utilities

 

Governments often have restricted funds and need to be very careful with budgeting in general. With modular construction, they can significantly reduce the costs of space and keep spending down.

 

Utility facilities can also take great advantage of modular buildings. Facilities such as water pumping stations and electricity substations mostly use modular buildings, as they have no need for overly intricate or decorated buildings. Traditionally built buildings for these industries often don’t provide a quality solution which is cost effective, while looking appealing on the outside.  By using modular buildings, governmental bodies and utility services can continue to grow and perform their jobs with minimal stress, disruption and cost.

 

 

Industrial

 

Industrial solutions can be sometimes difficult, as many sites are kept away from big cities, making it very expensive for vehicles to travel long distances, on poor quality roads. Construction fuels economic growth, yet with sustainability becoming an ever more important factor, modular buildings offer a solution to the demands of this sector.

 

Apart from preparation, modules are brought to the site and installed. The flexibility and semi-permanent nature of the units allow adaption to situations where a competitive edge is important and they also have less impact on the environment, an important financial consideration now. They can also reduce pollution and land costs by using modular units.

 

 

Retail

 

Retail is one of the most competitive industries and is often under intense pressure to maintain profits. Construction time needs to be quick for a higher return on investment, which makes modular buildings the ideal solution.

 

The retail industry also changes extremely quickly and trends are always popping up. Modular buildings allow for quick adaptation to market demands and trends. Many major retail brands love the customisable features as it makes it much easier to create a design which reflects a strong brand.

 

Health Services

 

Health services are vital to the economy, and allowing this industry to thrive and grow as much as possible is one of the most important points, not just in the UK, but worldwide. They are committed to reducing wait time and overcrowding, and the only way they can do this is to expand.

 

Health services usually suffer from limited funding problems, which means modular buildings could be the obvious choice. They provide flexibility which can cater to patients, allowing nurses and doctors to carry out their jobs efficiently. Many pop-up clinics are also using modular buildings due to their easy constructed, movability, and flexibility.

 

 

At Excel Modular, we are proud to be involved in industries growing and allowing them to strive for a building solution which is financially friendlier, environmentally sustainable, adaptable and flexible. If you would like to know any more information about modular buildings and how we can help, please get in touch.

 

 

Providing a great way for the construction industry to design a project and test it before it’s built, virtual reality is becoming a driving force for safer and accurate building. Technology such as CAD design and 3D rendering are already being utilised by engineers as functional and successful tools in the design of complex structures.

The advancement of technology in modern times is allowing for engineers and other professionals to guarantee that projects are developed quicker and with fewer errors. Through software and systems such as virtual reality, both the clients and the professionals in the construction industry have much to gain.

But how can virtual reality help the industry?

 

 

 

Showing Clients the End Project

Virtual reality allows engineers to showcase the end product to clients, ensuring the latter see how their projects will look like after being constructed while still being developed. Through the implementation of specialised software that permits the expert manoeuvring of the different parts of a project.

Clients are able to see the project in its full size and scale, manipulating its components and providing feedback on several designs until the final one is reached. Satisfaction is improved and the level of quality provided increases.

 

Innovation and New Applications

When designing a modular building, for example, it’s easy for you to design your personalised building and tour it ahead of purchasing it. You can easily choose every detail you want and where you want them, including layout and other features.

This ability to showcase the buildings before they are completed, both from inside and out, allows you to request changes midway through the project without any cost to you. Giving feedback becomes easier, with modern devices connected to the Internet and allowing for extensive collaboration in the projects.

 

 

Professional Training

Through the use of virtual reality, professionals can also be trained in the expert skills needed for construction. Virtual reality allows for workers to learn in a virtual environment and utilise heavy equipment until they master it, aiding in minimising any potential accidents and material assets.

Virtual reality is an asset to be utilised and explored, with the potential to aid the construction industry to thrive and continue to innovate. The technology can enhance the already existent systems, ensuring the highest possible quality and service.

This technology has the potential to enhance the construction industry, propelling it towards the future and ensuring all processes are safer and have a higher rate of accuracy. Virtual reality could also provide clients with the best possible customer service and increased satisfaction due to allowing for a bigger involvement on their part.

Here at Excel Modular, we specialise in modular buildings that provide you with expert solutions for your business regardless of your industry. Get in touch with our friendly team to know more about our products – we’re always happy to help!

 

Modular construction is fast replacing traditional construction in many parts of the world. This is because modular construction has many benefits to offer, especially when it comes to quality, money and time. Modular buildings offer the unique property of being able to adapt to any kind of budget, while still guaranteeing top quality.

Modular buildings are helping to improve healthcare immensely, as they are being widely used to create satellite clinics, urgent care clinics, laboratories, physicians’ offices, diagnostic centres and health care facilities.

This rapid expansion of the healthcare industry is calling for a quicker, more efficient construction strategy, and this is how modular construction has its benefits. Why should you choose modular buildings for healthcare?

 

 

Saves Time

With healthcare institutions often finding themselves in sudden need for more space, with the requirement of extra rooms and operation theatres, modular construction can be completed very quickly, meaning the additional space can be up and running in no time.

Cost Effective

As modular construction can be completed quickly, there is a significant reduction in labour costs. Materials are also used efficiently in a factory, resulting in minimal wastage, further contributing to reduction in construction costs. This is ideal for hospitals on tight budgets.

Safe

As modular buildings are built in factories then assembled on site, there is no need to use heavy machinery, meaning safety hazards reduce greatly.

Minimal Interruption

Since all the major constructing is done off-site in modular construction, life at the hospital is not disturbed, meaning there is no interruption from construction noise, debris, and barricades. When assembling the building, the modules are transported to the site which only takes a few short hours, so interruption is at a minimal. This is crucial for healthcare centres, as time is a very important factor.

 

 

Rentable Space

If an institution does not want to commit to additional space permanently, there is also the option of renting modular space for healthcare, where you can get portable healthcare buildings for rent. You can rent mobile processing labs, additional patient rooms, mobile pharmacies and other additional space needed to add to your institution.

The Sustainable Solution

Hospital buildings and other healthcare institutions use a lot of electricity and are in need of a constant energy source. Modular construction offers the option of installing buildings with energy efficient systems like solar panels, geothermal systems, and energy efficient glass.

A great fact about modular buildings is that they are made mostly out of recyclable materials, such as; recycled steel, recycled glass, and recycled wood. Furthermore, modular healthcare buildings can be completely dismantled, leaving no debris and no wastage of construction materials.

Modular healthcare construction is transforming the healthcare industry rapidly, and in a noteworthy way.

Here at Excel Modular Buildings Ltd, we provide quality new and pre-owned modular buildings for all your healthcare accommodation requirements. Our Excel modular buildings are suitable for a wide range of uses including:

• Consulting Rooms
• Clinical Departments
• Offices
• Maternity Wards
• Day Surgery Units
• Theatre Rooms
• Drop-in-Centres
• Dental Surgeries

Our modular buildings can be adapted according to your requirements, whatever the size. Get in touch with a friendly member of our team who will be happy to help you on more information on what we offer.

From the humble beginnings as simple substitute office space, the modular building is taking on new heights, literally. The modular building has shown us some impressive uses, but with a groundbreaking new initiative, the uses of modular buildings come be on the rise.

 

This new initiative will bring on a great positive impact for up to 50 new hotels in the brand’s portfolio within the coming year, making modular technology more than just a significant investment, but a new and innovative way of construction.

 

Arriving Perfection

 

The new hotel and its rooms are already assembled entirely off site. Even though three different partners are involved in the assembly, the rooms arrive at the site together and fully constructed. The bed, desk, toilet and even the sheets, pillows and TV are ready in the room. All the crew have to do in its arrival is slot the room into place. The hyper-efficient model uses this method called ‘stacking’.

 

Up and Running

 

Marriot already has one modular building in action now. In California, a 97-modular roomed hotel was the first step the company took towards the journey of modular construction. The senior vice president for global design for the business got the ball rolling just over two years ago, where he and his team began researching into more developments in Asia and Europe. Once a proposal was put together involving the use of modular construction, the team saw the potential, financially and economically, and then went on to debut the pilot project at a 2015 conference.

 

 

Onwards and Upwards

 

The hotel chain is working with a company in Florida to further advance the process and try to get the process out into the world as an economically pleasing development process. The Marriott’s chief development officer, Eric Jacobs said: “As construction costs are at a peak, it’s a real challenge to find good, qualified subcontractors based on the general building boom that is happening throughout the United States. We ‘re on pace to approve another 400 to 450 hotels this year and we think we can influence ten percent of those projects with modular construction. If we can cut four to six months off of a typical development timeline of 12 to 14 months, that’s a significant saving for our owners.”

 

Benefits of Modular Design

 

Even when the companies redesign or update room designs it’s never from scratch, so modular companies can mass produce the units. By calculating the footage of the desired room and the amenities and requirements, they can reproduce easily. As a bonus, they have been able to improve STC scored (sound transmission class) which gives them an edge over traditional construction, economically and environmentally. The company have even been involving students, allowing them to study what could potentially be the future of construction.

 

 

“We’re really educating our ownership and development community,” Eric Jacobs said. “That’s been the real opportunity – to share the information as broadly as we can. Construction is the next frontier for innovation, and modular is leading the way.”

 

The popular hotel chain already has another four modular hotels being constructed, with another two expected to be opening later in the year. These are all currently in the United States, but with time, knowledge and resources lets hope that this stretched further into the world and other buildings will be improved by modular technology.

 

At Excel Modular, we pride ourselves on our high-quality modular building options and keep our hopes high that the future of mainstream construction steers more in a direction of modular. To find out more about our services, we would be happy to have a chat.

Becoming an increasingly popular choice for a wide range of industries, modular buildings allow for you to think outside the box. One of the big advantages of this construction option is its flexibility and its versatility, permitting many interesting ways of constructing buildings while maintaining modular construction’s environmental benefits.

 

Retail

Owning a business can be very difficult; with renting costs and utilities, traditional building often becomes a solution that is too expensive. Modular construction allows for both pop-up shops or big retailers to have a quick turnaround and a successful business.

The capability of having a very short construction period and how easy the buildings are to move ensures that there are endless ways of making the most out of these structures.

 

 

Crises

Perfect for answering the needs of humanitarian crises, modular construction is quick and flexible, allowing for versatile uses. Whether countries need a school, medical facilities, or simply storage, it’s easy to have the needed support.

Modular buildings are safe and clean structures that can be moved around as need grows and transformed into other buildings according to requirements, which make them ideal for situations in which quick housing is a necessity.

 

Housing

Traditional housing structure follows the same pattern worldwide but modular buildings offer that touch of affordability and aesthetically pleasing design. With modular buildings being able to be fitted with heating, electricity, and water, it’s easy to create a dream home.

Built off-site and transported to the final destination afterwards, it provides a sustainable and modern take that can be the answer to the housing crisis. These buildings are easily moved and transported according to need.

 

Agriculture

Innovative and capable of answering the needs of the agricultural industry, modular buildings allow for vertical farming. The structural integrity of these buildings and their flexibility combine to offer safe and new ways of utilising them. The added environmental bonus of green construction only provides long-lasting solutions.

As modular buildings are made to be lifted by cranes and transported, these buildings are strongly built and capable of being the creative option to answer the challenge that modern agriculture faces.

 

Regardless of the end use and the industry, here at Excel Modular we have high-quality modular building options. Our experts can match your requirements to our solutions, ensuring a knowledgeable and safe service.

With a CSCS accredited team and NEBOSH certified Managers, you know you’ll have only the best possible service.

As convenient solutions, modular buildings are manufactured at a much higher speed than traditional buildings. In addition, modular buildings can also be easily customised to correspond to immediate needs. With both short and long term advantages, customisable modular buildings are beneficial for businesses.

With the rise of customisable solutions in the modern world, modular buildings are a solution that can be easily customisable for more efficiency and for optimised functioning. But why are customisable modular buildings important?

 

 

Why Customise?

Customisation is vital to provide solutions that are personal to your needs. In place of a pre-designed modular building that might not correspond with what you need, customisation is directly correlated to your individual requirements.

As it is a specifically focused on individual requirements, it allows for a streamlining process of your business. This solution is sturdy yet flexible to your needs, providing you with an affordable building that is quickly constructed.

 

Increase in Productivity

Modular buildings can be quickly built on your property, which allows you to have less downtime in your business. This leads to little to no impact on your projects, vital for several industries such as medical and security.

Additionally, as they are built off-site, they don’t leave any debris behind that can interfere with your business’ normal functioning. The construction process isn’t affected by weather changes, and the lack of impact permits for instant use of the buildings.

 

 

Specific for Your Requirements

Customised modular buildings are built to your exact specifications and requirements, allowing you to add or remove any component as needed. This personalisation corresponds to industrial requirements that may need a fast and reliable solution.

In the medical industry, customisable modular buildings allow for a quick building of extra rooms that can be turned into what is necessary. As customisable modular buildings open your options to a building that contains exactly what you need, they ensure you have the best possible solution.

Should your business relocate, it is easy to relocate your modular buildings and keep their integrity, ensuring that your business runs smoothly.

Modular buildings are a popular solution for traditional building methods. Eco-friendly and convenient, they allow for flexibility in your workplace. Your company’s productivity is increased and downtime reduced. If you’d like to purchase a modular building or sell your own, make sure to contact us for an enquiry – our expertise ensures you will find the solution you need through the best possible service.

In 2012, a specific programme for school buildings brought to life a new era, due to the need for more space and funding for state school accommodation. Due to the ever-increasing commercial pressure of finances, location and space, there is a pressure felt by schools, colleges and universities around the world. One could say that a useful solution to these problems would be to use modular buildings. In the independent sector, this growing problem could be solved with more ease, less budget and the use of less space.

 

 

Flexible Alternatives

 

Schools, colleges and universities around the country face the issue of limited space. Temporary modular buildings could solve this problem, offering flexible solutions. A prefabricated classroom unit would be sure to provide a flexible alternative which can be changed as and when you please. Being assembled on site and providing high quality and secure spaces which can be adapted to be a science lab, a maths room or an activity room. This building can also be relocated and repurposed as necessary; the perfect, flexible classroom.

 

 

 

High Quality Construction

 

Many people may not be fully knowledgeable to the high quality of modular building construction. Certain individuals may believe that a temporary classroom is not sturdy, old fashioned or not water resistance. Well, think again, as the modern modular classroom is constructed to the highest of standards, and come in a range of styles and sizes with an array of floor plans. The education authorities set a certain quality of standard, and a modular building currently can surely exceed these expectations; providing safe and spacious education space.

 

 

 

Decreased Disruption

 

As the name suggests, a modular building is prefabricated, therefore causes a very small amount of disruption. Built in modules, the off-site manufactured buildings cause less disruption to a school site, and compared to the traditional building construction, is dramatically less. They are extremely easy to assemble and dissemble, which is one huge benefit. Whether planned to be a more permanent facility or a temporary one, these buildings won’t disrupt your schedule or any students learning.

 

 

Time and Money

 

The use of modular buildings as classrooms can give the organisation the capability for quick response of change. Whatever the demand, this could be the perfect solution for after a fire or maybe during any building work. Whether the budget is tight or not, the saving from this building could even give more financial flexibility to purchase a used or refurbished building. Installation and configuration is quick and causes minimal disturbance, which in turn can save money also.

 

 

Custom Class Rooms

 

Whatever the specifications, you can order your modular buildings customised to your requirements – from the exterior style and finish to the interior design. You can have your temporary classroom to compliment the rest of the exterior of the school or college, and can include any specifications you may require. Modular classrooms are also very future proof. If you no longer need that room to be a laboratory, but a dance studio; it’s easy to change. It can be reconfigured with ease and repurposed to the needs of the institution. Even if your school moves to a new site, or expands, you can take the classroom with you. No need for more money or more time and money, as your modular classroom can save all that.

 

 

 

So, with all these benefits, are temporary classrooms here to stay? By using modular buildings for classrooms, you could save bundles of money and time. With installation and reconfiguration being as quick as it is, whilst causing hardly any disruption, it seems like the perfect option.

At Excel Modular we pride ourselves on being able to offer an amazing solution to schools, colleges or any other education facilities. It can be a great solution for many industries, and the education system is one to see all the positive outcomes. If you would like to know more on our range of modular buildings or just find out a bit more on what we do, we would love you to get in touch on +44 1482 488664. The friendly team are always at the other end of the phone.