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  2. Modular building - Wikipedia

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    A modular building is a prefabricated building that consists of repeated sections called modules. [1] Modularity involves constructing sections away from the building site, then delivering them to the intended site. Installation of the prefabricated sections is completed on site. Prefabricated sections are sometimes placed using a crane. The ...

  3. Modular construction - Wikipedia

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    Algeco school built using pre-fabricated modular construction. Modular construction is a construction technique which involves the prefabrication of 2D panels or 3D volumetric structures in off-site factories and transportation to construction sites for assembly. This process has the potential to be superior to traditional building in terms of ...

  4. Commercial modular construction - Wikipedia

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    Simultaneous site development and construction at the plant reduces the schedule up to 50%. A primary benefit of modular construction is its fast delivery. Due to the simultaneous process of creating modules in a factory at the same time site work is occurring, modular buildings can be constructed in up to half the time as buildings built completely onsite.

  5. Portable building - Wikipedia

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    The spelling with a 'c' normally refers to similar temporary buildings made by other companies; Portakabin Ltd argues that the spelling "portacabin" is a misspelling. [8] "Terrapin" like Portakabin, is a portable building manufacturer, although the term "terrapin building" is often used to describe any modular or prefabricated building. [9]

  6. Prefabricated building - Wikipedia

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    McDonald's uses prefabricated structures for their buildings, and set a record of constructing a building and opening for business within 13 hours (on pre-prepared ground works). [ 25 ] In the UK, the major supermarkets have each developed a modular unit system to shop building, based on the systems developed by German cost retailer Aldi and ...

  7. Modular design - Wikipedia

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    If the office needs to be expanded or redivided to accommodate employees, modular components such as wall panels can be added or relocated to make the necessary changes without altering the whole building. Later, this same office can be broken down and rearranged to form a retail space, conference hall or another type of building, using the ...

  8. Office space planning - Wikipedia

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    Floor plans should consider the workgroup function, building codes and regulations, lighting, teaming requirements, inter-communication and storage, as well as zoning for employee workstations, task space needs, support rooms and reception areas to make the best use of available space. [1] Optimising office spaces with effective space planning ...

  9. Prefabricated home - Wikipedia

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    Uninhabited prefabricated council houses in Seacroft, Leeds, UK "Prefabricated" may refer to buildings built in components (e.g. panels), modules (modular homes) or transportable sections (manufactured homes), and may also be used to refer to mobile homes, i.e., houses on wheels. Although similar, the methods and design of the three vary widely.