Modular Construction for Schools

More than 60 million kids attend school in America. Unfortunately, nearly 25,000 schools across the country need extensive repairs. Many of the dilapidated buildings are circulating air that is dangerous to breathe. Besides that, overcrowding has become a serious issue. A number of towns need school expansions to reduce classroom sizes to a more reasonable level. 

One way to fix this growing crisis is to use modular schools or classrooms. These prefabricated buildings are great for districts that need to expand but are facing budget restrictions and time constraints. Modular schools can meet a variety of educational requirements. For example, schools can use them for a modular classroom, laboratory, cafeteria or administrative office. Some schools may even use the prefabricated buildings for dormitories or faculty housing. 

Modular buildings offer more flexibility than traditional construction. Since they are installed off-site in a climate controlled factory environment, crews can assemble them without interrupting the school's educational environment. This process keeps distractions to a minimum so that students can continue to learn in a peaceful atmosphere. 

Modular buildings are ideal for public, private, charter, secondary and post-secondary schools. During the expansion process, schools don’t need to cancel class or squeeze too many kids into a room. In fact, schools can custom design the modular units to fit just about any space need. They can transform into lecture halls, teacher lounges and media centers. 

Some schools use modular buildings as a temporary solution. For example, they may use some of the buildings for classrooms while waiting for contractors to repair or redesign the main lecture halls. Besides that, certain schools use modular buildings as a permanent solution. Since these buildings are faster and sometimes more affordable to construct, they are an ideal solution for schools that are on a strict budget. School expansion projects are expensive and lengthy; therefore, schools need to find ways to cut back and expand rapidly.