Solve Your Secluded Challenges in the Construction Industry with Modular Buildings

Some of the most important companies for our economy and supply chain are located in rural or remote areas. These organizations face specific construction challenges, including higher costs, longer transportation routes, and limited resources.

Modular buildings and construction can reduce these common issues, and provide lasting benefits for your company. Continue reading to learn about how modular can help your remote challenges in the construction industry.

Many industries require operations in remote and sparsely populated areas. Energy and utility, oil and gas, mines, quarries, and agri-business corporations often operate in locations that are off-the-grid or far from populated areas.

There are quite a few challenges in the construction industry, and they’re only amplified when you’re working in a rural area. These conflicts include limited access to resources, longer transportation routes, and a higher risk of miscommunication and human error.

In rural areas, resources are limited because of geographical distance and available capacity. When buildings are erected, they still need the same resources as buildings in urban settings. The difference is the availability and accessibility of these resources.

In typical construction projects, 95% of general contractors have experienced at least one product shortage. Being in a remote area only adds to the difficulty and may cause resources to be more expensive or have longer shipping routes.

There are a lot of moving parts during a new building expansion or installation. When there is a larger geographical distance between products, the moving parts are harder to manage. You’ll need to be in constant communication with multiple contractors and companies to maintain construction timelines and budgets.

With all the moving factors, it’s an extra layer of work and communication for your team. If and when unexpected delays occur, it creates a domino effect of problems for your project. This can be an added headache for your team and increases the risk of burnout or human error.

When teams aren’t centrally located, it can be hard to ensure high-quality products are being built. There are a lot of different teams and systems running on a construction site, and it can be difficult to ensure all the products are up to your standards.

Additionally, there is a smaller availability of workforce for remote areas. With there already being a shortage of construction workers, this even more limited pool may mean the workforce isn’t highly qualified for your project.

Since the construction site is in a hard-to-reach place, transporting the various materials can become a costly endeavor. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the cost of constructing highways is increasing and these costs can affect your shipping and transportation.

Other resources such as fuel, equipment, infrastructure, and labor are also indicators of transportation costs. The most prevalent characteristic is fuel, as it’s fluctuated more in the past few years.

As permanent modular construction continues to increase in market share, more companies are recognizing the benefits of modular.

Modular construction provides a unique advantage for industries that need building projects completed in rural areas. These benefits not only lessen the impact of problems in the construction industry, but also allow you to build sustainably, combat strict timelines, and stay within budgets.

One of the most notable benefits of modular construction is the fact that a majority of the project is completed off-site. This is especially important when your site is in a remote area. The remote challenges in the construction industry listed above can be alleviated because of the off-site process.

When a majority of the construction happens in a controlled environment, you’re able to simultaneously get the site ready for installation while we build your structure. This can help us adhere to strict timelines and reduce the risk of unexpected delays.

Because of our off-site construction processes, our facilities have everything we need in order to complete your building project. This means that your team doesn’t have to be in communication with multiple stakeholders to ensure all the pieces are working together.

Aside from the physical building, our team also installs HVAC systems and electrical wiring which eliminates the need for these trades to be on-site. Not only does this help simplify communications, but also makes the site safer and reduces the risk of injury.

Our team of suppliers specializes in every part of the assembly process and our team has perfected our systems to maximize efficiency. Our team stays in close contact with these suppliers to make sure projects stay within timelines. For you, this means there’s assurance that each component is meeting your standards.

If you work in an industry that is regularly relocating, it can be a money pit to invest in buildings for each location. Modular provides a distinctive, cost-effective benefit for companies that are exploring new markets, testing various locations, or needing to set up shop for a temporary project.

By choosing modular construction, you have the flexibility to purchase or lease a temporary structure or invest in a permanent building for long-term needs.