MODULAR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
In today’s business life, it is crucial to adapt to rapidly changing industry conditions and conduct business with high-efficiency costs. When evaluated in this context, structures to be built using traditional construction methods bring long processes and high costs. Modular commercial buildings stand out as an effective solution alternative to such challenges. Modular commercial structures successfully achieve full adaptation to the dynamic requirements of trade and businesses as structures that can be quickly built, transported, and customized according to workplace needs.
What Are Modular Commercial Buildings?
Modular commercial buildings are modular structures made from pre-galvanized materials manufactured in a factory environment to serve a specific purpose. These structures can be used for workplaces, stores, offices, warehouses, restaurants, schools, and many other commercial areas. The main advantages of modular structures are that each module can be produced timely and correctly in the factory where it is manufactured in full compliance with standards. Thus, the construction process can become fast and efficient.
Drawing attention with their portable and customizable structures, modular commercial buildings can correctly meet the requirements of today’s business life. These structures, which both appeal to customers’ aesthetic tastes and provide the necessary flexibility for business life to continue smoothly, meet expectations correctly in terms of both use and appearance. Modular structures also offer significant flexibility as they can be relocated to other places depending on demand after their installation is completed, rather than being fixed like traditional structures. Similarly, they can be used according to changing business conditions by being enlarged or reduced. Hence, you can prefer modular commercial structures to have an efficient commercial building and meet expectations smoothly in today’s competitive business life.
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
KAHRAMANMARAŞ BAYKAR DISASTER CAMP
After the earthquake on February 6th, a total of 220 container emergency living units were installed in Kahramanmaraş through BAYKAR.
HATAY DISASTER CAMP, TURKEY
Following the earthquake on February 6th, a total of 850 container emergency living units were installed in various regions of Hatay through various aid organizations, chambers of commerce, and representatives of the private sector.
PORTO RICO - EMERGENCY LIVING UNITS
APEC Smart Steel Building Systems were preferred to supply the necessary living units for refugees to be resettled in Porto Rico.
REFUGEE CAMPS
HAMBURG REFUGEE CAMP, GERMANY
A total of 1,100 living units were built for refugees to be resettled in Hamburg, Germany. The project, including dormitories, toilets, showers, and dining areas, was completed and put into use within 60 days according to Eurocode and German DIN standards.
WALLDORF REFUGEE CAMP, GERMANY
A total of 121 living units were built for refugees to be resettled in Walldorf, Germany. The project, including dormitories, toilets, showers, and dining areas, was completed and put into use within 30 days according to Eurocode and German DIN standards.
HOLLAND CAMP
A total of 128 living units were built for refugees to be resettled in Holland. The project, including dormitories, toilets, showers, and dining areas, was completed and put into use within 30 days according to Eurocode and DIN standards.
Where Are Modular Commercial Buildings Used?
Modular commercial structures are used for many different commercial needs. Modular structures provide an ideal infrastructure in cases where businesses require flexible and quick solutions according to market conditions, customer demands, or budgets. In terms of usage areas of modular commercial buildings, it is possible to use them in many areas in the business sector, and the main usage areas are as follows:
Offices
Office needs in the business world can change rapidly. When a small business grows quickly, office space may need to be expanded. Modular office structures are a perfect solution for meeting such needs quickly. Office modules can be produced in different space sizes and combined to create a larger office space.
Stores and Retail Areas
In the retail sector, quick setup and portability are very important, especially for newly opening stores. Modular structures can be quickly set up and put into operation in commercial areas. Additionally, as the store area grows, new modules can be added, or when the store wants to downsize, modules can be dismantled and moved to another area.
Restaurants and Cafes
Restaurants, cafes, and other food and beverage businesses can also open quickly using modular structures. Modular structures are ideal especially for boutique restaurants or temporary food service areas. Additionally, restaurants or cafes can reorganize and expand their interiors as needed thanks to modular structures.
Warehouses and Logistics Centers
Modular commercial structures are also used in areas such as storage areas, logistics centers, and distribution points. Such structures quickly adapt to changing storage needs by being expandable and reconfigurable. Modular warehouses provide durable and efficient spaces that ensure safe storage of materials and products.
Educational and Healthcare Institutions
Modular structures are also used in education and healthcare sectors such as schools, universities, hospitals, and health centers. These structures can be designed to provide educational and health services temporarily or permanently. Educational institutions can increase the number of classrooms by adding new modules according to the increase in student numbers.
Inside Modular Commercial Buildings
What Are the Advantages of Modular Commercial Buildings?
In commercial life, keeping costs at the most appropriate level is of great importance. When evaluated from this perspective, being cost-effective comes first among the advantages of modular commercial buildings. Being lower compared to traditional structures helps businesses significantly reduce their expenses, especially during setup and the subsequent process. The main reason why modular structures are cost-effective is that they are made with mass production in the factory, labor and material waste is minimized, and the construction process is short. Additionally, since modular structures require less workforce, labor costs are also reduced. This situation provides significant advantages, especially for new businesses and medium-sized enterprises.
Furthermore, very quick installation is possible thanks to its production being done in the factory and then assembled at the construction site. While the construction process takes a very long time in traditional construction methods, modular structures can be completed within a few weeks, depending on the structure. Thus, it enables businesses to open quickly and start their activities rapidly.
Since growth or downsizing is also possible in commercial life, businesses can later customize modular commercial structures according to their changing needs. This situation also holds an important place among the advantages of modular commercial buildings. Because customization can be done easily in both cases, namely in growth and downsizing situations. Thus, usage according to the needed requirement is possible.
Moreover, modular commercial structures include all areas that both customers and employees will need. All areas such as large work areas, marketing areas, waiting rooms, and display areas are within the scope of modular structures. This situation makes it possible for businesses to sell completely according to their brand identities and product-service ranges.
With all these features, modular commercial buildings stand out as specialized structures that meet the expectations of today’s business life in terms of their features, offer cost-effective building solutions for businesses, and can be used in all types of climate conditions with their durable structures!
