Six Benefits of Modular Government Building Construction

Dec 1, 2020

When it comes to renovating existing facilities or adding new ones, government agencies face a unique set of challenges. These can include limited budgets, tight schedules, and frustrating red tape. Fortunately, many of these potential problems can be alleviated by modular government buildings. In this blog, we’ll examine the benefits of modular government building construction and why you should consider it for your next project.

Benefit #1: Modular Offers An Expedited Project Timeline

One of the biggest benefits of modular construction for the government is the accelerated timeline. While traditional construction jobs can take 6-12 months, modular projects typically only take 8-20 weeks — a time savings of 30-50%.

Modular construction’s expedited timeline is due to the fact that work happens simultaneously in a factory and on site. This means modular buildings can be completed and occupied sooner than conventional construction, which would still have months to go before completion.

You can lease temporary buildings and pay for space each month, rather than making a large purchase upfront.
Temporary modular buildings can be removed or relocated easily, allowing you to quickly eliminate an expense if need be.
Building projects in remote locations are built more cost-effectively with modular, because the structure is prefabricated in an area where materials and labor are plentiful, then delivered to the remote location for installation and occupancy.
A tightly-controlled manufacturing environment leaves less room for costly errors and inefficient downtime.

Like traditional construction, modular follows a strict permitting process and must meet any applicable federal, state, and local building codes. This includes International Building Code (IBC) requirements for commercial buildings. As a result, modular buildings are just as durable as stick-built structures and can withstand the heavy-duty use required of public facilities.

Modular buildings are evaluated based on the building codes that govern their final destination. If a structure is temporary and will be used in multiple locations, it will be inspected to meet all of those regulations at the same time.

Benefit #6: Modular is Permitted & Inspected Like Traditional Construction

You already know modular government buildings must satisfy the same codes as traditional construction. But you’ll also have to obtain the same building permits and submit to the same rigorous inspections. If you opt for modular construction, you’ll need the permits below:

Foundation and building permit
Mechanical permit
Electrical permit
Plumbing permit
Road opening permit (if applicable)
Water/sewer tap permit (if applicable)
Fire suppression permit (if applicable)

Individual modules are inspected as they travel along the assembly line within the manufacturing facility. These specialized inspections allow manufacturers to catch and correct any imperfections, saving time and lowering costs. Once the building is fully assembled on-site, it’s inspected a final time before occupancy can take place.

Is your organization ready to reap the benefits of modular government buildings? Get started by checking out our project gallery and contacting us for a free quote.