Modular plant solutions are an increasingly desirable alternative to the traditional stick-built construction approach that requires increased time on site and manpower.
Modular plant solutions are an increasingly desirable alternative to the traditional stick-built construction approach that requires increased time on site and manpower. Modular solutions can be entirely fabricated and constructed off-site and delivered for installation and commissioning, even in remote and hard to reach locations.
This article will introduce the concept of modular plant solutions, discuss their challenges, and discuss why many plants are choosing to use modular solutions in their short and long-term expansion strategies.
What Is A Modular Plant?
A modular plant is a term that involves using the modular construction approach to build units, systems, and components off-site. These modular units are encased in steel-reinforced frames that encapsulate the intricate machinery, electrical components, and systems that are built and customized to meet different functional requirements.
The modular approach to building enables construction to occur in a controlled environment that can improve safety and quality, reduce on-site risks to construction personnel, and produce units that can be used as stand-alone systems or as multiple units to produce a complex plant with multiple functions. There are several advantages to this approach, including producing faster time-to-market solutions that are scalable and high quality.
What Is A Modular Development Strategy?
A modular development strategy may be needed for capital projects that require expansion over time. Stakeholders and project managers will first require a comprehensive discussion of modular drivers and project challenges during a front-end planning phase. This is needed to ensure that the modular approach is appropriate for the project while identifying future opportunities for short and long term expansion.
There are several well-known advantages of using the modular approach. However, to ensure your modular development strategy yields the best results and can achieve benefits such as shorter project timelines and cost control, working with an expert contractor with proven experience in engineering, procurement, construction, and fabrication will be needed.
Modular Plant Solutions and Challenges
Modular solutions are an attractive option for many capital projects. However, they do introduce several challenges that must be addressed to ensure the best possible outcomes. Working with an experienced EPC contractor can help overcome these challenges.
H+M Modular Plant Solutions
Modular plant solutions are a viable option for many capital projects. However, in some cases, especially in large-scale projects that require increased on-site manpower, the modular approach might not be the right choice. If you’re considering opting for a construction approach known for producing high-quality modular solutions with added benefits such as shorter construction timelines, greater control over safety and quality, and scalability, partnering with an expert contractor can help ensure your project is finished on time and within budget.
H+M Modular specializes in designing and fabricating truckable modules, providing exceptional capital project execution from concept to start-up for clients across the United States. From our engineering and fabrication headquarters in Houston, Texas, we can transport your project to wherever you are. For over three decades, we have provided end-to-end solutions for a wide range of project sizes within the energy, chemical, and terminals and logistics industries.
We are dedicated to providing trust, experience, and efficiency through all stages of engineering, procurement, and construction through our proven strategic EPC approach. Our comprehensive services, including front-end planning, detail engineering and design, procurement, fabrication, and construction allow us to take your modular process plant project from conception to completion, tailoring engineering and design solutions to meet your unique needs.
The H+M Industrial Team
For over three decades, we have provided best-in-class capital project management services to Energy and Chemical industries through our proven EPC approach. We are dedicated to providing trust, experience, and efficiency through all stages of engineering, procurement, and construction--on budget and on time.
Partnering with H+M Modular
H+M Modular, a division of H+M Industrial EPC, specializes in custom fabricated equipment, modules, and skids for energy and chemical industries. The approach emphasizes the potential for decreased risk through more controlled fabrication, leading to enhanced quality and safety, reduced labor costs and construction times, improved labor availability, and solutions to geographic challenges. We are dedicated to providing trust, experience, and efficiency through all stages of traditional and modular construction projects using our proven EPFC approach, If you're considering modular fabrication, we invite you to connect with us to learn about how modular solutions can improve project outcomes.
