MODULAR STRUCTURES
Modular structures offer important transformations for today’s construction industry. These structures, which stand out in terms of flexibility, quality, and speed, are prominent in different areas from residential buildings to office buildings, from health centers to educational institutions. Modular prefabricated structures, in addition to offering advantages in terms of ease of use, also provide significant advantages, especially with their portable structures. These structures, which are produced in accordance with different weather conditions and also have high resistance properties, allow for rapid resolution of building demand.
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.
CONSTRUCION SITE CAMPS
BP DINING HALL AND ACCOMMODATION BUILDINGS, AZERBAIJAN
Two-story camp buildings covering a total area of 3,050 m2 were built to meet the dining hall and accommodation needs of personnel at BP refinery facilities in Azerbaijan.
WORKER ACCOMMODATION AND DINING HALL BUILDINGS, HUNGARY
A camp project consisting of 60 modules, including single and two-story buildings, was built to meet the accommodation and dining hall needs of workers in Hungary.
ACCOMMODATION BUILDINGS, FINLAND
A total of 56 living units were built for accommodation purposes in Finland.
CONSTRUCTION SITE OFFICES
DOHA DINING HALL AND OFFICE BUILDINGS
A camp project consisting of 87 modules was built for the dining hall and office needs of personnel at refinery facilities in Qatar.
ETİLER CONSTRUCTION SITE OFFICE
The construction of construction site structures, including two and three-story office and dining hall buildings covering a total area of 2,100 m2, is ex-works.
SALES OFFICES GERMANY
Sales office in Gutwerk, GERMANY the structure needed to be used as a APEC Smart Steel Structure Systems in Construction preferred
BORÇELİK ACOUSTIC OFFICE BUILDINGS
One of the leading organizations of our country Borçelik is located in Bursa - Gemlik district. specialized for use in factory structures 45 produced using acoustic materials It is an office building project.
BEŞİKTAŞ SHIPYARD - OFFICE BUILDINGS
Office buildings with special manufacturing characteristics, covering a total area of 294 m2, were completed by APEC Smart Steel Building Systems for use at Beşiktaş Shipyard's facilities in Altınova, Yalova.
What Are Modular Structures? Why Are Modular Structures Used?
Modular system structures are prefabricated building systems that are produced in a factory environment from cold-formed steel and galvanized profiles and then assembled in the designated area. They stand out particularly by offering higher durability and quality compared to other containers. These systems differ significantly from traditional construction methods. By dividing the building into different modules and producing each module separately, the construction of the building becomes easier.
Due to the use of high-precision technologies in the production process of modular structures, quality increases and the process becomes faster. The profiles with pre-galvanized coating have high corrosion resistance, making them ideal for use in different weather conditions and environments.
After the production of the modules, assembly is carried out at the construction site, and they become ready for use in a short time. These building systems stand out by offering more flexible and portable solutions while appearing like a permanent building. Especially when considering issues such as sustainability and efficiency, it can be said that they successfully respond to building demands. The usage advantages of modular structures are quite high considering their features.
Advantages of Modular Structures
Modular structure usage has many advantages. These systems, which stand out with their advantages in different areas of the construction industry, are primarily prominent because they offer quick construction time. They are built much faster compared to traditional methods. Since the production process is done in a factory environment, there is no situation of being affected by adverse weather conditions or other external factors at the site. At the same time, because both production and site foundation preparations can be done simultaneously, the project duration is significantly shortened.
Modular structure examples stand out because they offer lower costs. Their factory production allows for minimizing material usage and optimizing production processes. This situation particularly allows costs to be reduced to significant levels. At the same time, projects completed in a shorter time allow for a decrease in labor costs.
Factory production also allows modules to be produced at high quality standards. Each module is produced in accordance with design specifications and successfully passes detailed quality controls. This customization situation also provides opportunities for shaping according to different design needs.
Why Are Modular Structures Preferred?
Since protecting the environment is important in the construction process, modular structure types stand out with their environmentally friendly features. Producing less waste and offering energy-efficient designs are also important in terms of environmental sensitivity.
In addition to all these advantages, if we list the advantages of modular structures:
- They offer high resistance due to the electrostatic surfaces in the steel frames of the structures. Especially thanks to their high corrosion resistance, their use provides longevity.
- Since they are produced in accordance with international standards, they can be used easily everywhere. Moreover, all materials used in the production of modular structures have CE marking to show this standard quality.
- Modular structures produced to be suitable for all types of weather conditions thus carry features that can be easily used in different climate conditions. They show superior resistance against conditions such as humidity. They are suitable for use not only as containers but also in ground insulation, exterior facade, and roof solutions.
- They are easy to assemble as well as easy to dismantle. Thus, it is possible to transfer them to different areas according to need.
Considering these features, it is seen that modular structures are much more advantageous, cost-effective, and successfully meet comfort standards compared to traditional solutions in today’s construction industry.
Features of Modular Structures
The features of modular structures are basically built on durability and functionality. However, especially when compared to traditional structures, it is seen that they stand out with important features during the construction and usage process. It is possible to list the features of modular structures as follows:
- Since production and assembly are done in a factory outside the site, modular structures are delivered to customers quickly and practically. Modular structures that are produced and delivered ready for use outside the site provide important opportunities in terms of cost in this regard. Having 70% faster production compared to traditional construction techniques, modular structures create an advantage for good use of time.
- Not only for the production process, but among the important features of modular structures is that they minimize the workload on site. Since they are produced in a factory, they differ from conventional construction site processes. They are especially not affected by bad weather conditions or working conditions at the construction site. Being installed on site in short periods naturally contributes to reducing site expenses and delays. This situation contributes to resolving important problems in the construction process.
- Since production and assembly are in a factory environment, modular structures offer quick installation features in addition to fast delivery. Thus, in cases where there is time limitation, modular structures successfully meet this need quickly. With their quick solutions in terms of time, they play an important role in meeting needs in cases such as disasters.
- The durability of modular structures is at the highest level in terms of materials used, and therefore when compared to traditional structures, it is seen that they do not carry any disadvantages. Modular structures that provide the durability and quality of traditional structures with much more suitable cost and short time thus succeed in correctly meeting users’ expectations with their usage period, comfort, and functional details.
GLOBAL COMPANY REFERENCES
| Company | Project Name | Location | Closed Area | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Migros | Store and Warehouse Buildings | Derince & Izmir | 4,000 m² & 200 m² | Completed |
| Ford Otosan | Production Facility | Eskişehir | 4,700 m² | Completed |
| Unilever | Lipton Storage Area | Gebze | 2,200 m² | Completed |
| Coca Cola | Bottling Factory | Isparta | 14,000 m² | Completed |
| Carrefour | Store | Izmir & Balıkesir | 2,800 & 2,050 m² | Completed |
| Millennium Hotels | 7-Story Hotel Building | Guinea | 7,000 m² | Completed |
| JCB | PDI Building | Derince | 720 m² | Completed |
| Siemens | Warehouse | Kırıkkale | 750 m² | Completed |
Usage Areas of Modular Structures
Modular structures that provide rapid building demand with suitable costs also stand out with their functional features. In this regard, they successfully fulfill their duties to meet building needs in different areas. The usage areas of modular structures are very diverse, and they have successful and functional usage features in all these areas.
- Modular structures that stand out with low cost and quick delivery times in residential projects are frequently preferred in this regard. Modular structures that successfully respond to all functional features, number of rooms, and other details needed for housing can meet almost all housing needs from temporary housing to luxury villa projects. Modular structures that offer convenience in terms of providing different design alternatives can also be customized to successfully reflect users’ wishes.
- In addition to residential projects, modular structures are popularly preferred today for commercial buildings and offices. Modular structures that offer design solutions that correctly meet expectations as temporary or permanent offices and commercial spaces can successfully meet the demanded work intensity as they can be made in different sizes. Thanks to their flexible design features, they can provide comfortable and hygienic building needs in many different business lines.
- One of the areas where modular structures are most used is the education and health sectors. They provide quick and effective solutions in areas such as schools, clinics, and hospitals. Especially in cases such as disasters, since schools and hospitals need to be put into service very urgently, the importance of modular structures becomes even more apparent in such situations. In addition to meeting needs such as temporary hospitals or schools for emergencies, these structures also have features that can be used permanently afterwards.
- They can be preferred for creating additional work areas, making cafeterias, using as warehouses, or directly as production areas in large production facilities such as factories. In addition to being produced in different designs and sizes, the high quality standards of the materials used in modular structures can enable these structures to be preferred in industrial and storage areas.
As seen, modular structures stand out with their features that have a wide range of uses. These structures, which are preferred with advantages such as speed, flexibility, and sustainability, are considered ideal solutions for times when project durations need to be shortened and costs need to be kept low. If you want to choose modern, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective building solutions, modular structures successfully offer options suitable for your needs.
