Advantages

Design Flexibility

Unlike the vast majority of prefabricated building manufacturers only offering a limited range of designs in a brochure to choose from... We offer flexibility. We do have a small range of designs for across-the-world applications, (the Global Collection) but we do not restrict you or limit you to this. Your new house is your dream, not someone else's.

(From experience, and without exception, everyone still wants something changed... then something else, and so it goes on. Meaning an architect is still required. So far better to start from a clean page.)

It's time to fulfil your dream. So let your imagination run free!

Our 2D steel-frame panellised modular construction, manufactured homes and prefabricated buildings are not limited to pre-designed or pre-sized modules*. - There are no design restrictions. (Although modern and contemporary designs are by far the most in demand, our prefabricated buildings are not restricted to this.)

The vast majority of what we currently manufacture are advanced-stage, prefabricated, bespoke (made to order) houses, hotels and buildings, to the individual client’s personal requirements, specifications and design. - And of course location.

Unless requested otherwise, we will therefore manufacture to your design, not ours.

(3D Fully Modular homes are generally based on - although not limited to - multiples of ISO dimensions for your maximum economy.)

Cost Economy

A cost saving of up to 40% over traditional building methods is not uncommon, and that is with our assured quality and quoted specifications. Comparative costs around the world understandably vary with local economies.

Although from a purely financial aspect, we have yet to find any location where equivalent ‘like for like’ quality and specifications are more economic. That like-forlike factor being critically important.That is important. It’s all too easy to be quoted an m2 rate for a turnkey house, without really being aware of the standards, quality and specifications that will be achieved, or indeed exactly quite how much else is included / provided.

So our potential cost savings meaning you have the option to save money on your original design and constructed sizes... Or build bigger for the same cost. (Lower overall materials and labour / time of course also means lower interest payments. - E.g. When borrowing / funding is required.)

Time Economy

From finalised plans (and our approved guide quotation and signed contract) through structural drawings, to commencing manufacture and ready for first shipment? For virtually all projects this is on average a period of 6 weeks. To completion on site would understandably vary project to project. (But when it is a possibility for all ground floor wall elements to be erected in just a couple of days, rest assured, it won't be a long process!)

In any event, far quicker than a similar concept project constructed in the ‘traditional way’. I.e. bricks, blocks and concrete.

For many, just the shortened wait to the completion of their new home is a huge bonus.

For those where funding is involved, any interest payment period is greatly reduced. And for others that are seeking a return on investment, (ROI) then the opportunities for this can be achieved far more quickly.

Be it through off-plan sales, turnkey sales, or rental returns. Speed also alleviates the opportunity for those seemingly unavoidable / unexplainable ‘hidden extras’, that frequently seem to be added over the many months (and years!) with traditional buildings methods.

Global Suitability

Our high specification prefabricated panellised and modular buildings can be supplied to be seismic (earthquake) and cyclone/wind (e.g. hurricane) zone compliant, and with appropriate rain and snow-loading capabilities.

The assembly elements of our RAMS manufactured homes and buildings are made of High-strength corrosion resistant steel, with the walls, floors, roof and all construction elements being fully accredited. (EN1090-1:2009 + A1:2001, plus TEK10 Norway, EU, US and AUS regulation certified etc.)

All insulated in excess of all current building regulations and requirements for both thermal and acoustic performance.

Our wall panels contain no voids, and within each rigid steel-frame section are various combinations and specifications / density / compression of globally recognised and certified brands. (Knauf etc) These elements including insulation materials, (Rockwool, EPS, XPS etc) air and moisture barriers, (ASHRAE 90.1 compliant) MGO and Fibre Cement Boards etc., all combining to produce incredibly strong, energy efficient structures, with no cold bridges or damp transfer zones.

High Quality Structures

Our hot dip galvanised high quality steel-frame structures (S 320 GD - S 500 GD) have exceptional life expectancy, steel corrosion resistance and durability. iPrefab Global steel-frame structures (EN 1090-1:2009 + A1:2001 for steel structures to EXC3 According EN 1090-2) are based on an advanced integrated technology technique, providing a quick and economical solution for both small and large buildings, of all concepts, designs and uses. From residential to commercial.

The basis for the system is a variety of high-tensile, cold-formed LGS manufactured elements and profiles ( - full automatic production to Euro Code 3) that have been fully developed, tested and approved. When combined, they can create a wide spectrum of building shapes and can be adapted to suit any plans, designs or end-user requirements.

The substantial high performance external walls are made and rapidly assembled using an advanced integrated technology system producing a structure that can face whatever time, weather and nature can produce, and are available with a wide selection of insulation and load strength qualities and capabilities. Size no longer matters!

It should be noted that for such high specifications, they no longer rely on overall size.

Accordingly, reduced thickness walls can frequently achieve all the same characteristics and parameters as their previously larger counterparts, but saving on internal floor space.

A bonus when working to a restricted maximum m2 constructed size.

Efficiency and Security

Energy efficiency and comfort are key priorities in all iPrefab Global homes and buildings.

Structurally designed and formed to remain internally warm and comfortable in winter, and similarly comfortably and consistently cool in summer, whatever and wherever the location.

Ensuring non of the benefits of this high specification technology in our structures is wasted, the inclusion of our high quality thermal-break double glazed (or optional triple glazed) windows and doors all combine to ensure your comfort and energy efficiency is maintained.

Fire-resistant qualities ( EN520 +A1 type F, B s1 d0 EN 13501-1 etc ) and capabilities of all structural materials used, are vitally important. (Although frequently either over-looked or taken for granted by many.)

Eco Friendly

Benefit from nature, AND protect the environment.

Looking after our world is important to us.

A vast percentage of our materials are recyclable, the amount of water used in any construction is exceptionally minimal, and the very small quantity of waste materials and on-site debris, all contributes to that protective policy.

The structural technology employed throughout all of our buildings, plays a vitally important part in both their eco functionality, and energy efficiency. But you may wish to include a few extra's.

Such as solar powered under-floor heating systems, photovoltaic energy cells, geo-thermal heating and cooling, triple glazing or rain-water harvesting, (to name but a few) to add to your sustainable energy efficiency.

There are of course numerous other additional ’Eco friendly’ options that can be included in the completion of your new home.

Foundations

A standard ‘slab’ foundation is all that is normally required.

Never more than for a ‘traditional’ form of brick and block construction, but sometimes less. So some potential savings. (Our structures only weigh approximately 25% of that of their traditional ‘brick, block and concrete’ construction counterparts.)

The foundation frequently comprising for example of a 150mm reinforced concrete slab. All being subject to the project design, sub-level conditions in the geotechnic survey report, annual sub-level thermal changes.

'Excavation-free' 'Surefoot' foundation systems - can also be used. Very fast, and requiring absolutely NO excavation or slab.

In the case of 2D Prefabricated modular buildings this requires the addition of a steel-frame floor. For 3D Fully Modular (PPVC), this is a standard and integral part of the concept.

Benefits of 'Surefoot' being that it can be applied on all terrain and conditions, and is also ideal where what could be classed as a ‘permanent' structure’ (i.e. a concrete slab and / or fully prefabricated building) is not permitted.

3D Fully Modular construction in some locations is also considered a non-permanent structure, this again overcoming this planning regulation obstruction.

Assembly and construction

The construction of our advanced-stage, double-sided 2D prefabricated modular format structural panels, is simple, fast and safe.

The advanced stage of off-site prefabrication allows for an easily followed and understood process for rapid assembly and construction, and incorporates a patented, fail-safe connecting system for all external, internal walls and partition walls.

For ease of assembly and construction all elements are numbered to a corresponding plan. (Think 'flat-pack furniture' on a grand scale. - But with parts that fit, and non missing!)

Construction to a sealed and secure stage, (not uncommonly in just a few weeks) is with a locally appointed team, overseen (if required) by our own Chief Engineers.

Or subject to the project, we can also supply a factory team to undertake this. (Guide quotations after all final drawings are completed.)

Internal finishing and completion is easily completed by the locally appointed team, and requiring no engineering guidance.

We can on request, and also subject to the project and location, also supply a 'turnkey' service.

As a direct result of the advanced level of completion and quality control at our manufacturing plant, less specialised labour is required during the entire construction and installation process. Once again reducing labour costs.

Please note:
ALL construction assisted services are only from above slab and upwards. No groundworks related tasks are included within our scope of work.

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