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Construction anything, from a classroom to a laboratory, with minimal effort. This can be either within the same project as needs change, such as transforming an office to welfare accommodation, or returning the unit to the manufacturer to be re-used on a different build. This means that the embodied carbon within modular buildings never gets released, which helps promote a circular economy by minimising waste and lowering emissions. At project conclusion, it also provides a seamless disposal option by returning modules back to the factory for a new life.
The buildings themselves can also integrate sustainable technologies into design. For example, rainwater harvesting systems can be deployed, allowing water to be collected for non-potable purposes. Not only does this reduce water consumption but it also helps lower water bills and increase operational efficiency. Features such as smart plugs – which are programmed to identify and eliminate energy waste – and solar panels, can be installed to help the building’ s energy efficiency, making the project more sustainable and cost-effective. Being able to prove sustainability credentials is increasingly becoming an essential part of winning business for construction companies serving this sector. As qualifications are scrutinised, companies must demonstrate meaningful and measurable sustainability impacts, as well as wider social value contributions to be successfully awarded contracts. By incorporating features that reduce environmental impact during the tender process, organisations can increase their chances of winning the contract or partnership.
Munitions and energetics factories are such large and complex projects, that having the right facilities is critical to a project’ s success. The design of ancillary support facilities may not seem as consequential as the project design itself, however it cannot be overlooked. The space that employees work in either helps or hinders them, and the speed of installation can progress or delay the project. Modular solutions offer many benefits
that can alleviate pressure from construction companies working on defence projects, and considering six factories being commissioned, companies should act fast to seize the opportunity these projects present. ■
Mark Rooney www. premiermodular. co. uk
Mark Rooney is divisional director at offsite manufacturer, Premier Modular. Established in 1956, Premier Modular Limited is one of the UK’ s leading offsite manufacturing and modular building specialists. Based in the UK and Europe, the company provides permanent and temporary solutions to organisations in multiple sectors including healthcare, education, commercial and industrial, and infrastructure. Fast, flexible, and sustainable, its modular solutions are designed to support people and services when it matters most. With minimal disruption and maximum impact, the team is focused on what really counts, the people it’ s accommodating. Premier Modular operates one of the UK’ s largest and most advanced rental fleets; ready to deploy at a moment’ s notice. From safe, high-quality site accommodation to temporary classrooms and fully equipped hospital wards, its spaces are fully compliant, thoughtfully designed, and built to keep communities moving forward.
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