Modular Construction: An Alternative Building in a Tough Economy
1Ihenketu Christopher, 1Iroegbu, I.O. & 2Iwudibiah Chidi Charles,
1Department of Building Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
2Department of Building Technology, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo
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ABSTRACT
Modular construction is an innovative, sustainable construction delivery method utilizing off-site lean manufacturing techniques to prefabricate single or multi-storey while building structures in deliverable module sections. Modular construction can be permanent and temporary and ensures timely completion projects, jobsite improvement, waste reduction, quality control, sustainability with building design stronger than traditional home. Offsite construction can service a variety of building and construction type such as education buildings, housing, health care, office, dormitory and hospitality. The study was a survey research. The responses of one hundred and fifty (150) modular builders and another one hundred and fifty (150) traditional building contractors were randomly selected as samples for the investigation, making a sample of a total of 300 respondents. The data collected were analyzed using means, while t-test statistic was used to test the hypothesis. The finding shows that modular method of building construction assist in the realization of alternative buildings in tough economy more than traditional method. There is significant difference between modular construction and the traditional construction method towards the realization of alternative buildings in tough economy. Therefore, Modular construction provides alternative buildings in tough economy. Workshops and seminars on modular construction should be organized for contractors to enable them introduce the latest trend (Modular buildings) to the society. Client should be sanitized by the builders on the positive impacts of modular buildings.
Keywords: Modular construction, modular building strength, core benefits of modular buildings.
