More School Districts Choose Modular Construction

Prefabricated Schools are not what they used to be. Advancements in modular engineering, design, and method have changed the construction industry. Modern prefabricated schools can be built with all of the same amenities of a traditionally constructed building, in less time and with fewer interruptions to the faculty and students school year.

Modular classrooms are able to deliver safe learning environments in less time. As communities grow, more and more school districts are choosing modular construction to create and maintain the proper atmosphere conducive to learning, one that will allow our children to develop and shine.

School districts may have a variety of reasons for needing the vast array of solutions that modular schools can provide. Some applications available are:

• Offices and Administrative Complexes
• Classrooms and Classroom Complexes
• Media and Library Centers
• Multi-Purpose Rooms
• Dormitories
• Restroom Facilities
• Gymnasiums
• Cafeterias

Prefabricated schools can be customized to fit various styles of learning facilities. Whatever type of school facility you’re in need of, modular construction can provide a viable and efficient solution.

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Choose Modular for New School Construction or Expansion

Construction often takes a considerable amount of time when it comes to schools and other educational buildings. Schools need to be constructed with the highest quality to ensure students learn in a safe, healthy and functional environment. Whether an educational facility is seeking new construction, or expanding its campus with temporary classrooms, choosing modular construction is often the most efficient method.
While a school is under construction or expanding, it has to move students to a different facility, or utilize temporary classrooms in order to continue to teach students. It is often an inconvenience for the entire staff, students and parents if relocation needs to occur. This is exactly why modular construction is such a good option. Temporary modular classrooms allow for easy construction, reduced construction time and students can continue their studies at their current location while construction takes place.

When it comes to school construction, a traditional construction crew can only work on the building for a set time period during the day. There are often weather delays and noisy site disruption to the daily functions of the school that could possibly push construction back a significant amount of time. Modular construction allows students and educators to continue learning with limited disruption and delay. 

Modular construction takes place off-site in a climate controlled environment. This saves the district money as it doesn't have to rent out temporary facilities for a set period of time and students are able to remain in their comfortable learning environment. Plus, because the school is built off site there is no downtime during construction.

New schools facing budgetary restrictions and time constraints can also benefit from modular construction. Prefabricated schools can meet educational space requirements and can be modified to satisfy a variety of purposes including classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, offices, media centers and laboratories. Modular construction allows new schools to be built much faster and efficiently than any other construction method.

Modular Schools Help Reduce Classroom Overcrowding

Education administrators may wonder about the advantages of using modular construction in order to reduce school overcrowding.  Modular schools can be built to look and feel just like current school buildings while being built in a fraction of the time of a traditionally built school building.

Fast Building: One of the huge advantages of modular classrooms is that they can be constructed quickly.  It has been estimated that modular buildings can be built 30 to 50 percent faster than conventional buildings.  The sooner more space is built; the sooner students can occupy the classrooms, which will reduce overcrowding.

Minimal Disruptions: Most of the construction takes place off the school grounds, which is going to minimize disruptions for the teachers or students. 

Different Options to Choose From: One of the great things about modular schools is that it offers the ability to choose the design that will meet their space needs. Additionally modular buildings can be designed to accommodate many uses such as labs, cafeterias, classrooms and offices.

Temporary Buildings Or Permanent: Another advantage of going with modular buildings is that they can be temporary, relocatable or permanent, depending on the schools need.

For schools in need of more classrooms, there is no better choice than modular school buildings.