Modular construction is a prefabrication building that consists of many repeated parts, usually known as modules, attached to each other. Modular one involves building sections of a building away from the main building site and then transporting them to the site where they are to be fitted together. The installation of these modules is usually done on-site in the existing site conditions.
The main advantage of using modular one is that one can create the exact configuration one need at a much lower cost than with more traditional construction. They can produce a building that is up to three times as strong as a similarly sized building constructed by using conventional construction methods. Using this method, one can also get the same quality and durability that one would from a factory-constructed building. Modular construction can also provide a factory that can process design at a much faster rate than a factory could.
The main disadvantage of modular construction is that it is very difficult to move the modules from one site to another. It is very easy for modular one plants to become a victim of vandalism or accidents which may cause damage to the modules. In addition, moving modular modules is often inconvenient and requires considerable physical effort, and it is also relatively costly. One can use off-site construction methods to create a similar number of units but this may not necessarily be to benefit as it will be harder to relocate the units if one does not have sufficient space on site and it will most likely require additional investment in manpower and equipment. In many cases, off-site construction methods may actually be more effective because they will allow taking advantage of economies of scale by using less material and transferring fewer resources to completing the task at hand.
