BIM (Building Information Modelling) is a key element in the management of the life cycle of an infrastructural and cubic structure. This process, defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), provides the foundation for the effective coordination of information through the digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of building structures.
Steel-framed modular construction, with its recyclability of steel, offers a unique opportunity for clients who care about the future and wish to take advantage of KPO and European funds to make investments in a way that is both environmentally friendly and efficient. In this article, we look at how steel recycling in modular construction affects the environment.
General contracting involves the comprehensive execution of the work involved in the construction of a property - from the preparation of the cost estimate to the finishing work. What exactly is the responsibility of a general contractor? What is the difference between constructing buildings using the traditional method and using prefabricated elements? Find the answers in our article!
Modular construction has many advantages - from shorter construction times compared to traditional methods, to mobility and scalability, to low site constraints. However, in the context of ongoing climate change and the measures being taken to address it, aspects such as energy efficiency and a significantly reduced environmental impact definitely come to the fore. What speaks for the huge benefits of modular construction and what relevance can it have to the European Green Deal?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the government has decided to set up temporary hospitals. The solution is to provide additional beds for COVID-19 patients. As the Minister of Health, Adam Niedzielski, explained at a press conference, additional medical facilities are to be built in every provincial city. Although the idea is ad hoc, it is worth knowing that the prefabricated construction can be adapted for other purposes later.
In order to limit the spread of coronavirus, as well as to minimise the risk of infection among members of the medical staff, good organisation is essential. Procedures must also be in place from the moment patients are admitted to the ward. For this purpose, a modular emergency room in the hospital is ideal. What is this solution and why should you opt for it?
The coronavirus pandemic negatively affects many areas of life. Medical personnel are in a particularly difficult situation, having to provide care to patients on the one hand and exposing themselves to infection on the other. What can be done to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and protect doctors, nurses and laboratory staff from contracting COVID?
More than 142 000 infections, more than 3 000 deaths (as at 14.10.2020) - the coronavirus pandemic in Poland is taking an increasing toll. The number of patients requiring hospitalisation due to COVID-19 is increasing. Unfortunately, public healthcare facilities are not adequately prepared to deal with the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen. So what can be done to increase the safety of medical staff?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused us to pay great attention to maintaining a sanitary regime. There are now disinfectant liquids, gloves in every public place. It is also recommended to cover the mouth and nose. Adherence to these guidelines is very important, as an increase in the reproduction rate of the pathogen threatens the arrival of a second wave of COVID-19 cases.
The events surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have led to a revitalised discussion of modular construction. Local government officials, owners of medical facilities and politicians have become interested in hospitals built from prefabricated elements. They have recognised that such solutions are a very good alternative to buildings built using traditional methods.
Although the advantages of modular construction are being recognised by more and more people in Poland and around the world, there are still many investors who are afraid of this solution. This is mainly due to ignorance. What is more, there are many myths about prefabricated buildings. Below you will find some of them and find out why they are untrue.
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for employee housing, hotels or dormitories. Many new facilities are being built and, according to business analysts, investors are keen to take on these types of projects. This is due, among other things, to the good macroeconomic situation. Prefabricated buildings characterised by durability and speed of construction are gaining in popularity.
A modular home is by far the fastest way to have your own four corners - modern, year-round, comprehensively meeting your needs and expectations, even those that change over time. You only need one to two months to enjoy your new home, as the house itself takes just a few days to assemble. What's more, this type of solution has a myriad of advantages and the construction process itself is one of the most efficient, optimising investors' precious time. What exactly does it look like?
Construction is a major undertaking. The new building fits in with its surroundings, with the landscape, it will draw water and discharge waste water, and will certainly become a consumer of electricity and possibly gas. Its erection must not interfere with the legitimate interests of neighbours (e.g. by cutting them off from access to sunlight). The building must also be a safe building both for its occupants or users and for its surroundings.
Life is movement, an ever-changing reality, a development that pushes everything forward. Before our eyes, many things are being transformed, what we know is either becoming a thing of the past, or becoming less significant, not as much as it once was. Not everything may be to our liking, because the speed of change is always fraught with risk, but on the other hand, forward-looking solutions are now available that decisively improve the quality of life. We are seeing them particularly in the construction industry, with modular buildings being a good example. Not only houses, but also schools and kindergartens, which - as in the title - can be built very quickly, in as little as six months.
Local authority needs for public buildings can arise suddenly. This can happen, for example, when a facility is taken out of use or when there is a sudden increase in demand for public services. The municipality is then faced with the task of creating something "yesterday" that normally takes several years to build. The solution is modular construction, which allows a fully functional facility to be built within a few months of the decision being taken.
In a previous post, we dealt quite generally with the similarities and differences between modules and containers. Today, it is time for a more detailed comparison, taking into account some structural and technical issues. It is worth reading to better understand the advantages of modular construction and, if you are planning an investment, to make the best decision.
More new builders are being persuaded by a much more efficient method of construction - a method that is faster and makes it possible to meet the still huge demand for housing and the need for public buildings in a shorter period of time. Modular construction is standard in the West - especially in Germany and the Scandinavian countries. In Poland, with the construction of more kindergartens, schools and hospital buildings, it is capturing a growing share of the construction market. With its many advantages and advantages over traditional construction, interest in modular construction technology is growing steadily.
Modular construction, which enables the rapid construction of different types of buildings, is a method eagerly used by our western neighbours. At Climatic, we follow the example of the German market, where the share of modular construction is 20%, and introduce the new technology to our customers in Poland.
Construction and architectural companies from all over the world have been taking advantage of the opportunities offered by modular construction for more than 70 years. These types of structures are used not only by developers, but also by municipal authorities in developments in the fields of hospitality, health or education.