Modular Structures
The full off-site option that Building With Frames offer is Turnkey Modular. For clarity first; Volumetric buildings are structures that are made up of more than one module. A building made up of two modules can therefore be called modular or volumetric.
Building With Frames produce modules for individual Modular use or Volumetric builds.
Structures
As a timber-based company striving to continually improve on sustainability, wood is at the core of all our designs. We do not have many competitors that can say they have developed their products far enough to have less then 3% steel within their structures. This makes them lighter, more sustainable and normally cheaper.
The Building With Frames modular structure is manufactured using structurally insulated panels (SIPs). Or, our own Building With Frames super grade timber frame with recycled newspaper or wood pulp insulation.
We have, through our research and development, designed our own Building With Frames System8 lifting arrangement. This enables level lifts to all building types and shapes that we currently manufacture.
The level of finish and size of the module will affect the weight and distance that it can travel on the crane.
Fitting Out & External Finishes
When considering the fit out and finishes the material choices will need to be considered against the weight and crane capacity to load the unit into the site position. Individual modules will often be heavier per metre square, as they will have more insulation and a complete set of external finishes.
When the modules are connected to create a larger volumetric building the external finishes and greater insulation are only added to the external facing elevations, so the units may all have different weights and sizes, whilst having the same core structure.
The level of finish and size of the module will affect the weight and distance a module can travel on the crane. Therefore, we offer a site appraisal to identify the options and most suitable choice of product and delivery method.
Volumetric Structures
Probably the best known volumetric buildings in the UK, would be the ‘Premier Inn’ structure that have bedrooms with integrated bathrooms. These are all stacked side by side and on top of each other to form the regular and standardised accommodation that we all know well.
Volumetric
Probably the best known volumetric buildings in the UK, would be the ‘Premier Inn’ structure that have bedrooms with integrated bathrooms, which are all stacked side by side and on top of each other to form the regular and standardised accommodation that we all know well.
The efficiency of these and similar volumetric buildings is extremely good and very suited to emergency housing, staff accommodation, starter homes and many other housing types.
Modules can also be used to repurpose existing buildings that are no longer required for offices, storage or even carparking.
The level of finish and size of each module to form the volumetric building will affect the weight and distance that the module can travel on the crane. Therefore, we offer a site appraisal to identify the options and most suitable choice of product and delivery method.
Fitting Out & External Finishes
When considering the fit out and finishes the material choices will need to be considered against the weight and crane capacity to load the unit into the site position. Individual modules will often be heavier per metre square, as they will have more insulation and a complete set of external finishes.
When the modules are connected to create a larger volumetric building the external finishes and greater insulation are only added to the external facing elevations, so the units may all have different weights and sizes, whilst having the same core structure.
The level of finish and size of the module will affect the weight and distance a module can travel on the crane. Therefore, we offer a site appraisal to identify the options and most suitable choice of product and delivery method.
Types of Buildings
Education
Classrooms and Student Accommodation
Gone are the days of the cold draughty temporary portable buildings. We manufacture warm, insulated, robust, environmentally considered and attractive buildings.
Student accommodation is in exceptionally high demand and Halls of Residents are over-subscribed. With our MMC Offsite modular manufacturing solutions we have the ability to provide modern and practical student accommodation very quickly.
We offer BOPAS Accreditation options for our buildings providing the confidence and security that comes with the Lloyds Quality Assurance, for a minimum 60-year lifespan of your building.
Health
Treatment Rooms & Staff Accommodation
Treatment or consultation rooms can be manufactured as modules to allow for greater segregation of outpatient services or later relocation if change is needed. Utilising the same panelised system we would use for our temporary housing solutions, the buildings are built with low energy and heating requirements and can be adapted easily to meet medical requirements.
Our accommodation solutions are perfect if you are looking for a quick, affordable, well insulated and clever use of space, perfect for accommodating staff members. Our accommodation solutions can be designed as a self-contained one bedroom or multiple rooms units.
Councils
Councils across the UK have significant challenges in providing good quality, sustainable housing solutions.
We have already delivered a range of modular build projects for locations in Devon, London, Greenwich, Cornwall, Exeter, Liverpool and Birmingham. Our off-site modular units not only meet but over-deliver on the promise of providing good quality, sustainable housing solutions. Our use of timber raises our levels of sustainability above many other modular build solutions currently offered on the market.
‘Building with Frames’ have experience working with local Councils, landlords, developers, and architects to provide sustainable housing solutions across the UK.
Housing Association
Our timber based off-site modular homes are perfect to meet the needs of housing associations across the UK. We provide high quality sustainable housing – a solid construction solution for the on-going housing supply shortages. Using our standard house types or working to your specific designs.
Homes, Annexes & Lodges
We currently manufacture luxury lodges, annexes and houses for a select group of business clients who continue to support us with repeat business. Working within different parameters for Building Reg’s, the Caravan Act and temporary accommodation, enables the client to strike the right balance for their project.
Care Homes
Our off-site timber-based housing solutions are perfect if you are looking for additional accommodation solutions for care home staff or indeed residents. You may be considering offering in-house accommodation for additional team members, or you may be considering extending your residents facilities with day rooms, treatment rooms or accommodation extensions.
