The Advantages and Importance of Modular Housing for Correctional Facilities

One in every hundred people are incarcerated in the United States today. Due to these high numbers, correctional facilities are overcrowded and in need of inmate housing. Many inmates are facing poor sleeping conditions because of a lack of space including makeshift cots on hard concrete floors. Correctional facilities are choosing modular prison housing as an efficient and quick space solution to ease overcrowding.

Modular housing is a more time efficient solution to inmate overcrowding because buildings can be completed 30-50 percent faster than with traditional construction. This is particularly helpful for correctional facilities needing an immediate solution. In addition to its speed, modular construction also results in less site disruption and reduced material waste.

Modular buildings can be custom designed to suit the needs of each correctional facility with many flexible design options. The different modular options include inmate housing, minimum and medium security buildings, medical facilities, juvenile detention facilities and guard houses.  Buildings can be a temporary or permanent solutions and range from single story open floor bunking to multi-story secluded dormitories.

Modular buildings meet or exceed the same construction codes as traditionally built inmate facilities. In addition, modular buildings adhere to all federal, local and state security and safety concerns. Buildings can be equipped with bulletproof glass, surveillance systems and security doors.

Modular construction is the best way to meet the needs of inmates and the community.