Why modular construction is the cheaper and safer option for the healthcare industry

2019-06-24T10:18:57Z

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= Why modular construction is a cheaper and safer option for the healthcare industry =

The team at [https://www.mtxcontracts.co.uk/ MTX contracts] is aware that healthcare providers need buildings that are cost-effective and safe to construct and use. There can be no room for delays, poor quality or onsite health and safety risks when the continued wellness and maybe even the life of a patient is on the line.

Modular construction has been offering a speedy return on investment for decades. The advancements in engineering, design and methods in modular construction over the years mean they could also offer the perfect solution for the healthcare industry. Here we present the reasons why modular construction is both cheaper and safer than traditional bricks and mortar contractors.

== No need for an architect ==

Although you still have the option for bespoke design choices, modular construction uses standardised techniques that do not require the costly services of an architect. The in-house design team can work with you on your individual budgetary and space requirements and produce your perfect healthcare facility. This design process is delivered at a fraction of the cost of an architect, whose services would likely be needed throughout a traditional build, especially at the point of sign-off.

== Reliable sourcing and costing of materials ==

Modular construction is cheaper because it enjoys a long-term relationship with its supply chain partners. There is no need for just-in-time delivery of components, which adds to the potential for delay and higher costs. Working with bulk materials results in the negotiation of lower costs. With guaranteed delivery comes a guaranteed schedule. Many of the costs of construction are incurred due to delay. There is little need for a contingency budget when dealing with a modular construction company.

== Reliable workforce ==

Costs are also reduced because all the tradesmen are available all the time. Unlike traditional builds where there are likely multiple subcontractors onsite, with modular construction, all the trades are employed to work on the line of production. They are always employed by the company, therefore always available. Many problems are caused on bricks and mortar sites with a conflict between main and sub-contractors; the client can often bear the cost of such conflict.

== Lower energy costs ==

The healthcare sector needs to look to the bottom line continually. Where and how can managers save money? Any money spent on heating or cooling a building is money that cannot be spent on caring for patients. Modular constructions are airtight. This not only makes them the eco-friendlier option. It also reduces the costs of electricity and gas. With soaring energy costs for a building that is likely in use 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, this is no small saving.

== Limited onsite disruption ==

As well as cheaper, it is going to be safer to opt for modular construction. Noise, dust and additional people and traffic can offer real danger for healthcare facilities. When people are trying to get well, having lots of construction noise is less than ideal. The dust can make it challenging to maintain clinical standards and the additional traffic limits chances of responding quickly.

A modular constructor will do much of the work offsite. It is unlikely healthcare professionals will know much about the build, up until the point of groundworks, followed by the craning in of the buildings. Rather than years, the disruption is reduced to only a few months at most.

== Excellence in fireproofing and sound-insulation ==

Finally, the safety of the end building will meet all requirements. The healthcare industry must demand high standards for safety, and rightly so. The nature of the construction methods, inside and away from the weather, using durable materials with the same skilled workmen each time mean that the quality-assurance is guaranteed. The modular building will offer improved fireproofing and sound-insulation. Where evacuation is complex, such fireproofing is invaluable. In healthcare, where people are looking to rest, sound-insulation is a must.

== Cheap and safe can go together ==

Modular construction proves that you can have a cost-effective building that offers a rapid return on your investment, and a building that is safe and efficient to use. The temptation for healthcare managers is to think that saving money equates to a higher risk to life. It is better to spend to be sure. However, with modular construction, you are offered many guarantees, higher standards, and security in specifications, which means spending more money elsewhere makes little sense.

--[[User:MTX|MTX]] 11:18, 24 Jun 2019 (BST)

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