Bangalore institute of technology

K R Road, V V Pura, Bangalore-560004

Department of Civil Engineering

TECHNICAL SEMINAR
ON

“MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ”

Presented by
CHANDAN GOWDA D R 1BI20CV023

1 UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

MRS. DEEPIKA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPT. OF CIVIL, BIT, BANAGLORE
2 CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
2. WHY CHOOSE MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
3. WHAT IS MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
4. METHODOLOGY
5. ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
6. DISADVANTAGES OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
7. CONCLUSIONS
8. REFERENCES
3 INTRODUCTION:

 Modular coordination is a concept for coordinating dimensions and space for which building,

components are positioned.

 Basic unit of MC is module 1M which is equal to 100mm.

 Facilitate proper planning, design construction and assembly of building components.

 Improves productivity, more flexibility in design and construction activities.

 WHY CHOOSE MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
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➤GREENER
• Greater Flexibility and Reuse
• Less Material Waste
• Improved Air Quality

➤FASTER
• Reduced Construction
• Schedule Elimination of Weather Delays

➤ SMARTER
• Safer Construction
• Better Engineered Buildings and BIM
• Limitless Design Opportunities
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WHAT IS MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed off-site.

 Buildings are produced in "modules“

 The factory-controlled process generates less waste, creates fewer site disturbances and allows for

tighter construction.
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Figure1. production of 3D blocks at «VYBOR-OBD» plant and Residential Complex

7 METHODOLOGY:
8 ADVANTAGE OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

 Speed of supply and installation

 Reduced cost

 Improved quality control

 Reduced time on site

 Reduce disruption, noise and waste

 Reduced need for on-site storage, plant and other equipment.

 Reduced labour costs

9 DISADVANTAGE OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

 Restricted flexibility. Module sizes and shapes can be limiting.

 Poorer overall design / aesthetic quality

 Difficulty transporting and handling modules.

10 CONCLUSIONS:
 The cost for the building in the conventional method is calculated to be Rs. 1100-1150 per sq.

ft. whereas the cost for the building in the modular method is calculated to be Rs. 800-850

per sq. ft.

 The research addressed the question concluding that modular construction method is

marginally more cost effective than conventional construction.

 REFERENCES:
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[1] Prefabrication and Modularization: Increasing Productivity in the Construction Industry, National institute

of Standards and Technology, Smart Market Report.

[2] S. Alonso-Zandari and Arman Hashemi, “Prefabrication In The UKHousing Construction Industry,” in 5th

International Conference on Zero Energy Mass Customised Housing - ZEMCH 2016, 20th - 23rd December

2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 347-360, 2016.

[3] E. M. Generalovaa, V. P. Generalova and A. A. Kuznetsovaa, “Modular Buildings in Modern

Construction,” in Procedia Engineering, vol. 153, pp. 167 – 172, 2016.

[4] http://aceupdate.com/2018/03/06/prefabrication-the-future-of-construction-in-india/
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