Steel Prefab Homes for Remote Locations: Overcoming Construction Challenges
Prefabricated steel buildings are slowly growing into a popular choice within the construction industry, replacing traditional brick-and-mortar structures. Steel prefab homes provide a durable, reliable and stable construction solution that is quick to build and can be assembled practically anywhere. Already a favoured building solution in countries like Japan, Canada, the USA and in Europe, steel prefab homes are now increasingly gaining a foothold in various parts of India.
Can Steel Prefab Homes be Set Up in Remote Locations?
The main advantage of steel prefab homes is that they can be constructed very quickly. This is because prefabricated steel components are designed and manufactured to very high standards in a controlled factory environment and then transported to the construction site where it is assembled. Availability of material and labour, and logistics are key factors in ensuring that construction is fast and efficient. Can this construction model be carried out successfully in remote locations? The answer is Yes!
Availability of Labour
One of the key challenges of construction in remote locations is the shortage of adequate and efficient labour at the location. Remote locations generally have next to nil labour available nearby and they need to be brought in from other locations at additional cost and leading to a wastage of time. Since prefab structures are manufactured at the factory, the labour requirement is mainly for assembling of the components which can be done within a shorter time and using less labourers.
Addressing Transportation and Logistics Issues
Components of steel prefab homes are created through a streamlined construction process. The Light Gauge Steel Frames weigh much less than traditional building components and follow accurate measurements which ensure that very little waste is generated. Therefore, transporting the steel components to the construction site requires less frequent visits and the components can be moved easily, with less carbon footprint. This is particularly important for construction sites in remote locations as each trip to and from the site can add up to a lot of time, effort and money.
Transportation and logistics to remote locations also become a challenge when the existing building needs to be modified or expanded at a later date. Steel prefab homes offer flexibility in design so that components can be dismantled and reused or easily transported back from the site and recycled.
Weather Resistance and Durability
The ease with which prefab homes can be assembled may raise doubt about the structural integrity of these structures. However, steel prefab homes are both structurally strong and very durable. They can be set up in remote locations and rough terrain, even where RCC construction is not a feasible option. Remote locations with sparse populations are also prone to strong winds. Prefabricated steel structures can withstand strong winds as well as natural disasters, including earthquakes. They are also a better alternative than traditionally constructed homes in terms of maintenance due to natural wear and tear and the impact of termites, rot, or decay.
Customization Options for Steel Prefab Homes
When prefabricated construction was first introduced, it offered a solution to the housing crisis where a large number of houses could be built en masse in a standardized cookie-cutter format within a short period of time. Prefab construction has now progressed immensely and today’s steel prefab homes offer customers a choice of finishes, layouts, and designs that can be completely customized as per their wishes. Traditional construction methods have given way to high-precision prefab construction with high-quality architectural design.
Constructing With Edge Neoteric
Edge Neoteric brings in QWIKNEXT, an innovative construction methodology, to prefab construction that uses light steel frames – TUFFRAME – to enable faster, stronger and more efficient construction. With lesser consumption of resources and faster turnaround time, QUIKNEXT equips durable and versatile construction even at remote locations without compromising on quality or aesthetics.