Modular Construction

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Modular Construction course opens the door to a booming industry, where innovation and sustainability are at the heart of modern building. Modular construction not only offers speed and efficiency but also meets the growing demand for flexible and sustainable housing solutions. Through this course, you’ll explore everything from the history and evolution of modular construction to sustainable design and heavy- and light-gauge modular systems. You’ll develop skills in using BIM and understanding the most innovative materials, preparing you to tackle the challenges of designing and assembling modular buildings. With real-world examples of social housing and iconic buildings, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in an expanding job market. Online training offers you the flexibility to learn from anywhere, enabling you to become an expert in a construction methodology that is revolutionizing the world of building.

Objectives

  • Understand the evolution of modular construction from 1D to 3D.

  • Identify the advantages and motivations behind modular construction.

  • Compare heavy-duty and lightweight modular systems in terms of design.

  • Apply the BIM concept to modular construction projects.

  • Analyze suitable materials for sustainable modular construction.

  • Evaluate transportation constraints in modular assembly.

  • Identify examples of modular buildings in various contexts.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO MODULAR CONSTRUCTION 1. A Brief History of Modular Construction 2. Industrialized, Modular, and Prefabricated Construction: Concepts and Differences 3. Rationale for Modular Construction 4. Advantages of Modular Construction 5. The Future of Modular Construction TEACHING UNIT 2. DESIGN 1. Evolution of 1D, 2D, and 3D Modular Construction 2. Modular Construction and BIM 3. Materials in Modular Construction 4. Heavy Modular Construction vs. Lightweight Modular Construction 5. Sustainable Design of Modular Buildings TEACHING UNIT 3. MANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION, AND ASSEMBLY 1. Production Facility. Quality Control 2. Transportation Components 3. Foundations for Modular Homes 4. On-Site Assembly 5. Finishes TEACHING UNIT 4. EXAMPLES OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION 1. Public housing 2. High-rise modular buildings 3. Flexible modular buildings 4. Non-residential modular buildings: prisons, hospitals, etc. 5. Iconic modular buildings
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