Modular Medical & Healthcare Buildings

When the need for healthcare services grows, there’s no time to wait. Every second counts when people need care, but constructing new medical buildings takes time – a lot of it. What’s the solution? Modular construction.

Modular medical buildings can often be up and running within a year. But what are modular medical care facilities and what are the benefits of this construction method?

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Why Choose Modular & Prefab For Medical Facilities?

Modular medical offices are built in factories instead of being built on-site using traditional construction methods. Because the manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and have strict quality control and oversight, construction is typically faster and usually of higher quality.

In most cases, modular medical buildings are 80-90% pre-built before even making it to their final destinations.

Once on-site, crews finish assembling the building and getting it ready for use.

It’s not uncommon for these modular buildings to be used as doctor’s offices, dentist’s offices, wellness centers and more.

Are Modular Medical Offices and Portable Medical Office Buildings the Same Thing?

Typically, yes. There are two main types of modular medical buildings:

• Temporary
• Permanent

Temporary buildings are portable and ideal for less than five years of use. These portable structures are quick to deploy and provide healthcare providers with the space they need to provide services during renovations or in emergency situations where additional healthcare facilities are needed immediately. Think of disaster relief, FEMA and other emergency medical situations.

Permanent modular medical facilities are designed to last several decades – usually 50 years or more. They provide the same reliability and quality that you would expect from a stick-built structure.

Regardless of whether a temporary or permanent facility is chosen, there are advantages to choosing a modular structure.

Key Advantages of Prefab Medical Buildings

Compared to conventional construction methods, modular construction offers many benefits, including:

Quick Construction

Compared to stick-built structures, modular buildings are very quick to construct. Medical buildings, in particular, have lengthy build times that can stretch into 2+ years. Modular buildings are often up and ready for use within a year.

Here’s how the process generally works:

• Design and engineering stage. At this point, you’ll choose your floor plan and make any customizations that you want.
• Permits and approvals. Next, you’ll seek permits and approvals for your project from your local building department. Although not common, some modular medical building manufacturers will offer turnkey services and can take care of this step for you. If not, the company can provide guidance.
• In the next stage, site work can finally begin. Site work may include tree removal, grading and installing utilities.
• While the site work is being completed, your structure will be built in the manufacturing facility.
• The final step is to put the finishing touches on the structure and prepare it for use.

Because the site work and building manufacturing can take place at the same time, the entire construction process moves more quickly.

Time savings means that your building can be ready to start serving patients or be used for administrative purposes more quickly.

Time savings also equates to cost savings.

Lower Construction Costs and Greener Building

Along with time savings, modular medical buildings also offer lower construction costs. These projects require less labor because most of the work is being done in the manufacturing facility.

Along with lower construction costs and time savings, modular also offers a greener building method. In fact, modular construction requires up to 60% less energy to build and generates up to 90% less waste.

Customizable

Modular buildings can typically be customized to meet your needs. Some manufacturers offer fully customizable options, while others allow you to adjust the size of the rooms or some of their features.

Some of the many customization options available with modular structures include:

• Exam rooms
• Delivery rooms
• Emergency rooms
• Maternity wards
• Waiting rooms and reception areas
• Intensive care units
• Cafeterias
• Pharmacies
• Break rooms
• Private offices for healthcare professionals
• Laboratories
• Veterinary boarding rooms

No matter your needs, you’re sure to find a customization option from a modular building manufacturer.

Easy Expansion

Another great advantage of modular medical facilities is that you can easily expand your space. Expansion is easy for both permanent and temporary modular buildings.

Being able to add space with minimal interruption to your operations is a significant advantage in the healthcare industry. For medical care facilities, this means that they can continue to serve patients throughout the expansion process.

Minimal Site and Noise Disruption

Because modular structures are built almost entirely in a factory, site disruption is minimal. The excavation and clearing work can be performed while the building is being manufactured. It takes just a short time to set the modular building (if it’s a permanent structure), so there is very little noise disruption.

Minimal disruption means that you can focus more on serving your patients and still provide them with a great experience when they enter your facility.

The Option of Repurposing

Another major advantage of modular structures is that they can often be repurposed for a variety of different needs.

Temporary or portable structures can be taken down and relocated. Even permanent modular structures can be repurposed for other uses.

Multiple Applications

In the healthcare industry, modular buildings can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Medical clinics – both temporary and permanent
• Medical labs
• Emergency medical buildings
• Surgical facilities
• Wellness and rehabilitation
• Senior care centers

No matter the service or purpose of the structure, there’s a modular solution available.

Turnkey Options

Many modular manufacturers will offer turnkey options for their buildings. Often, these structures come wired for electricity and plumbing, so they are ready for use. Many have HVAC systems installed. You may even have the option of purchasing furniture and equipment for an additional fee or as part of a package deal.

These turnkey options will save you time, allowing you to have everything you need the moment your building is ready.

Modular medical buildings offer a quick and cost-effective way to expand healthcare services. With both temporary and permanent options available, modular construction is quickly becoming the future of healthcare facilities.