Flexibility in Modular Correctional and Public Safety Facilities

While we often think of utilizing modular buildings for housing and commercial use, they are also appropriate for correction and public safety facilities.  Whether it is a medium security prison, a small city jail or an emergency call center, modular structures provide safe and secure facilities to meet the requirements of this industry.  Modular construction has the ability to provide a custom layout of cells, holding areas and other aspects that the facility requires.  Additionally, with modular construction there is a decrease in construction time, which is an added bonus. 

Today, many prisons are reaching capacity and modular buildings conveniently provide temporary overflow cells or dormitories for inmates.  Additionally, juvenile detention centers, halfway houses and prison boot camps can be built modular.  Once the need for the extra space is gone, the structure can be moved to another site.  The need for swing space or temporary housing when an existing facility is being renovated or repaired is also met with these structures.

Flexibility in the design allows permanent modular buildings to be constructed from single to multiple levels with a countless variety of floor plans.  Modular construction allows small units such as guard booths to be easily moved and offices, storage or training rooms can be modified to suit specific requirements.  No matter if the correctional building is temporary or permanent, the manufacturing process produces less waste, saves on labor and material costs and is not affected by adverse weather.