Modular building
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003725
A structure constructed off-site in controlled factory conditions in sections or modules, which are then transported and assembled on the final building site. This method allows for faster construction times, reduced waste, and improved quality control compared to traditional on-site construction. Modular buildings can be permanent or temporary structures.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003725 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Synonyms | modular home |
| Translations | German: modularer Hochbau; Spanish: construcción modular; French: construction modulaire |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Modular building",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A structure constructed off-site in controlled factory conditions in sections or modules, which are then transported and assembled on the final building site. This method allows for faster construction times, reduced waste, and improved quality control compared to traditional on-site construction. Modular buildings can be permanent or temporary structures.",
"synonyms": [
"modular home"
],
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "modularer Hochbau",
"es": "construcción modular",
"fr": "construction modulaire"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/modular-building/"
}
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