Buildings are very important when it comes to infrastructure in mine sites and construction sites. These buildings serve different purposes to ensure that workers on sites are comfortable enough and storage of equipment is secure.
Mining or construction site buildings can be modular to allow easy dismantling once work on site is completed. Such structures come in pieces from the factory and then, the pieces are joined once the appropriate location on the site of work is established.
Uses of Modular Buildings for Mining and Construction Sites
Some of the functions of structures in construction and mining sites include:
Administration blocks whereby you will find that as work continues on site, there has to be a place where all the paper work is done. A small structure can be built to cater for this and other administrative works.
Workers may at times need to rest especially if they are working late into the night. Contractors can ensure their comfort by building shelters for them where they can rest, cook and wash as they also work in the mine or construction site.
Warehouses are important for storage of tools of work. This is because it is hectic for workers to carry their tools everyday to work.
Modular structures can be found in two distinct types. These are the permanent modular construction and the relocatable building.
The permanent modular construction pieces are made in a safe and controlled factory setting then; the modules are assembled at the construction site. These types of structures can be integrated into site built projects or they can just stand on their own.
Relocatable modular buildings on the other hand are fully or partially completed in the manufacturing site using the modular construction process. Codes and state regulations with regard to construction are also put in place when these structures are being constructed.
Relocatables can be reused and repurposed and they serve as construction site offices or any other need where a temporary structure is needed.
Advantages
Modular construction has proven to offer a range of advantages according to research done by specialists.
Unlike the normal methods of construction, modular buildings are created in such a way that the modular plant minimizes on waste produced in the whole construction process. At the same time, if there is any waste produced then, this is recycled and a module is made out of it.
There is also no risk of materials being stolen as they are all transported to the manufacturing site. Weather does not affect the state of materials used for the modular buildings because it is kept indoors in a conducive environment.
Just like the traditional form of constructing a building, strict regulations are also put in when coming up with these structures. Factory inspections have to be carried out by the appropriate regulating bodies to ensure that the right measures are put in place for quality structures.
Inspections also have to be done on site when the assembling of the parts is being made to ensure that risks are avoided.
One of the key benefits of modular or prefabricated buildings is the fact that they are not restricted by various aspects such as weather. They take a much shorter time to construct because factories that construct such buildings have all key personnel for building requirements.
Even bathrooms can be prefabricated. According to the Marketing and Sales Manager of Domczar a Manufacturer of prefabricated bathrooms Poland, the whole idea of prefabricated bathrooms is the future of construction. It not only saves time and money but also one does not have to worry about labor or materials as companies such as Domczar have a large number of specialists on site with everything being done in their factory.
This makes it convenient for individuals who need structures quickly and they are relevant for areas which have weather restrictions especially on traditional modes of construction.
As noted earlier, there are very many inspections that go into place with the construction of modular buildings especially if they are permanent. This has enabled such buildings to be very safe to use.
The world is constantly changing with almost everything going digital. Modular buildings for mining and construction sites have not been left behind on this. Most of them are constructed in such a way that they conserve energy and they can filter air.
They can incorporate LED lighting and sustainability harvested wood.
According to experts at VARIO-BAU Fertighaus GesmbH in Germany, Building low-energy or passive houses really helps reducing the future energy consumption, especially in areas which need to be heated or cooled during the year. By having the right thermal insulation one can keep the heat out of a house just with an air conditioner with very low power consumption.
Another important aspect about modular buildings is that “inserting chips into the modules can produce a great inventory control and will reduce errors when installing the modules”
Modular buildings for mining and construction sites can be made of steel, concrete or wood. All that one needs is to seek the services of a competent manufacturer.
It is good for clients to look for a manufacturer that has a track record of producing quality structures and at the same time has good reputation. The contractor must be one that is well aware of the rules and regulations that have been put in place with regard to construction of modular structures.
It is also important that manufacturer be able to come up with the proper design that the client needs while at the same time knows how to set up the structure within a short time frame.
It’s also important to look for a manufacturer that has incorporated current technology in their products so that they can serve you well.
One way of ensuring that you get the best product on your site is to deal with reputable companies. Craig Miller the Marketing manager for BlueScope Buildings a construction service provider in USA notes that a building is one of the biggest and most important investments made by an owner and as such careful consideration should be made as to whom they do business with and from whom they purchase their buildings.
Consideration should be made to Quality of Product, Integrity of the Company and After Market Service.
