Modular Construction and the Growing Population

Since 1900, the number of citizens in the United States has more than tripled with an average growth rate of 1.3 percent per year. Governments and businesses have had to think of creative ways to accommodate these new residents, both in terms of residential accommodations and commercial building solutions. For many, the answer lies in permanent and temporary modular buildings.

 
Schools/Portable Classrooms
 
Governments have provided 98,817 public schools and many of those permanent schools are older buildings. When it comes time to remodel a building, many schools are choosing to temporarily house their students in modular classrooms, until renovations are complete. In addition, many schools are growing at a fast rate.  For those schools, temporary classrooms can be erected quickly to accommodate the influx of students. Permanent modular classrooms are also an option for schools looking to expand quickly and efficiently.  

Daycares
 
Six and a half percent of all residents of the United States are under the age of five. This rate will likely grow in the United States, once the economy starts to recover. Therefore, there will be an expanding need for daycares. Well-established daycares may choose to add a temporary modular building to handle this influx of youngsters and ease overcrowding. Additionally, new daycares can open their doors much faster by utilizing permanent modular construction.
 
Healthcare
 
The increase in population leads to an increased need for healthcare facilities; medical offices, health clinics and labs. Many communities and private organizations owning hospitals will need additional space and may choose modular construction for a permanent or temporary solution.

Residential
 
The demand for apartment complexes will grow more in the next decade than ever before. Areas experiencing unprecedented growth can choose modular construction for a quick and efficient housing solution. Additionally, traditionally constructed apartment complexes can utilize temporary modular buildings during construction or to house offices, fitness facilities and other services offered to residents. Their are also a number of modular solutions that include but are not limited to condominiums and single family houses.

Many uses exist for modular construction.  Temporary or permanent, the combination of the two makes great sense with the growing population.