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SPACE|MODULAR IS AN INNOVATIVE & CREATIVE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACTING COMPANY AT THE FOREFRONT OF ‘OFFSITE’ CONSTRUCTION WITH THE ABILITY TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY, ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES AT VOLUME.

OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE
BUILD MORE HOMES.
BUILD THEM FASTER.
BUILD THEM BETTER.

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% FIRE REGULATIONS

% REDUCED WASTE

% BUILDING FABRIC

HOW IT'S DONE

DESIGN & BUILD

Our experts will work closely with your team and help turn your concept design into reality and with assisting with planning.

THE MODULAR WAY

Procuring a new building doesn’t need to be difficult. Our team will take control of the entire project from conception to handover.

FULL TURNKEY

We will manufacture your building within our controlled factory environment to a rigorous quality standard.

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STREAMLINED DESIGN &
ENGINEERING

The SPACE|MODULAR system is a state of the art structural system that integrates the core, shear walls, bathrooms and facade of a building into a unified structure which is built ex-situ and in parallel with on-site works.

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ARCHITECTURAL FREEDOM

Using a series of pre-designed, interchangeable componentry, the System can be scaled from medium rise to high-rise and from large to small aspect ratio as required – translating system flexibility into cost efficiency.

COST

Applying the upfront design and procurement of a manufacturing model to the construction process enables accurate costing of materials whilst significantly minimising preliminary, variation and financing costs & fast-tracking IRR.

FASTER CONSTRUCTION

By creating a parallel construction program and eliminating the risk of weather delays, SPACE|MODULAR Building Systems projects can be delivered up to 50% faster than traditional construction methods allow.

SAFE

Because SPACE|MODULAR systems structures arrive to site with finished façades, we eliminate the risk of falls and remove the need for work on the building edge, creating a safer environment for workers and the community alike.

SUSTAINABLE

Independent research demonstrates the SPACE|MODULAR system offers
a more sustainable construction solution, utilising less carbon intensive materials and reducing waste, energy and water usage throughout the build process.

WHY MODULAR?

Volumetric Modular is up to 50% faster than traditional build

Modular buildings enable concurrent working - groundworks and foundations can be completed on-site while module units are manufactured off-site in a controlled environment. This means projects can be delivered significantly faster than traditional construction methods and not subject to delays such as weather.

Volumetric Modular produces 80% less waste than traditional build of which 95% is recycable

Factory production with its associated process engineering and quality control procedures, is more efficient in its use of materials than on-site construction. It reduces site-related issues too – such weather damage, storage and theft. The repetitive nature of modular construction means it can flex materials stock between projects, something traditional building struggles to do, resulting in more waste going to landfill.

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SPACE|MODULAR building fabric ensures improved fire resistance by over 400%

What sets our product apart from others is our building make up of hot rolled steel and lightweight, aerated concrete panels both of which are non combustible resulting in a minimum 4 hour fire resistance.

Volumetric Modular requires 70% less personnel on site

You may wonder why this is important? Well, less personnel on site means less disruption to the neighbourhoods in which we are operating. It also results in less pollution to the local community as less people arriving to site in cars and vans. Finally, it also means reduced chances of an accident happening on site.

80% Fewer vehicle movements on site

As works are completed 50% faster, there are 60% less deliveries to site accompanied with 70% less personnel on site – volumetric modular sites have an astonishing 80% fewer vehicle movements compared to traditional build. Why is this so important? Well, less disruption to the neighbourhoods in which we are operating along with reduced carbon emissions all play a huge part in sustainable development.

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SPACE|MODULAR building fabric ensures improved acoustics by over 27%

Noise is transmitted in buildings by both airborne and impact sound sources and UK Building Regulations requires that both these noise types are controlled to meet with Building Regulation requirements.

Sound insulation, in general terms, is the prevention of airborne and impact sound being transmitted from one part of a building to another through separating floors, ceilings or walls. Our impressive building fabric ensures the minimum building regulations requirement of 45dB for residential dwellings is exceeded by over 27% achieving minimum 57dB.

SPACE|MODULAR building fabric ensures improved air tightness by over 30%

A high air tightness score can account for up to 50% of heat loss from within a building to the outside. However, it is possible for buildings to be too airtight if adequate ventilation is not specified and installed which can lead to condensation and black mould growth. Therefore, striking a balance is crucial.

The SPACE|MODULAR building fabric achieves an air-tightness score of 3.1 which prevents the need of a mechanical vented system being introduced.

Faster completion has great financial benefits such as return on investment

If you are operating in the ‘Build to Rent’ sector, than faster building occupation has great financial benefits such as faster return on investment compared to traditional build.

Buildings can be designed and materials specified to suit all budgets, from the functional to the fantastic. And the procurement options available greatly enhance affordability, especially hiring and leasing, which remove the need to raise large amounts of capital.

MORE RELIABLE

Our modules are weather-tight when they arrive to site. This means they are not subject to the same weather-related delays or skill shortages as site-based construction. Once our modules are in place and connected the building can be ready to go.

Less working at height, controlled environmental conditions, and easier oversight all contribute to making volumetric modular an inherently safer way to build

Fewer trades and vehicle movements means less disruption and increased safety on-site. Our SPACE|MODULAR modules are craned into position quickly and safely, controlled from ground level and usually completed in a matter of days.

Nearly half (49%) of construction industry fatalities in 2019 were due to falls from height on-site, because traditional wall and roof construction is more resource intensive at height.

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PLANNING | DESIGN | PRODUCTION | INSTALLATION

SPACE|MODULAR can operate as a Main Contractor, which means we control all aspects of a project – from planning and design to production and installation. This simplifies the traditional supply-chain, where different consultants and contractors are responsible for planning, design, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fenestration, roofing and other stages. One point of contact and responsibility for everything makes the customer’s life easier.

80% of the project is completed offsite resulting in reduced noise, pollution and mess to our neighbours and the local community

80% of our project activity is completed in our factory and away from the site location resulting in reduced noise, pollution and mess to our neighbours and the local community in which we are operating.Furthermore, our corporate clients such as businesses, schools or hospitals are able to remain running smoothly for longer.

CREATING HOMES OF THE FUTURE TODAY

Many of the benefits we have mentioned in previous posts are sustainability benefits – and there’s more!

Modular buildings are lightweight structures. When combined with highly efficient insulation materials, this means they use less energy in-use than traditional buildings, produce lower CO2 emissions and consume less heating fuel, which is better for the environment. SPACE|MODULAR actively specify recyclable components, so when a building eventually reaches its end-of-life, it can be recycled with minimal impact on landfill.

BENEFITS OF MODULAR

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Creating a Net-Zero Home

SPACE|MODULAR Energy enables your house to achieve “net-zero” electricity use. It generates all your energy requirements in a year from its own green renewable solar energy. Even better, your house can intelligently sell surplus energy back to the grid at the highest price, creating a revenue stream for you.

Reduce energy consumption
by 20%

SPACE|MODULAR actually reduces the total energy consumption of your home by intelligently controlling heating and lighting to avoid wasting energy on empty homes or the unused parts of the home. The SPACE|MODULAR home learns and works around you, automatically observing how you actually live, which rooms you spend the most time in and how you use heating and lighting. In doing so, SPACE|MODULAR seamlessly and intelligently supports and enhances your living environment and reduces energy consumption without you lifting a finger.

Reduce energy bills by 90%

SPACE|MODULAR solar panels installed on the home generate their own renewable energy. Solar generation is sized to power all the appliances and supply 100% of the annual requirements of the home. Using our battery storage, SPACE|MODULAR automatically and invisibly “time shifts” consumption to use the generated renewable energy when it is most needed. In winter, SPACE|MODULAR automatically “tops up” the battery with low-cost off-peak energy; in summer, the excess of renewable energy is sold back to the grid for the highest price. In doing so, SPACE|MODULAR also dramatically reduces the electricity costs of the home.

Create an income from
surplus energy

When you are out or away, or when the sun is shining, the home will generate more energy than it consumes. This surplus energy is sold back to the grid when demand is high (and therefore the price is high) to maximise the income generated. It also delivers a smart microgrid that can enable you to disconnect from the main power grid and operating independently or reinforcing overall grid resilience which will also earn you money.

You don’t have to be an expert

'Time of use' tariffs are a new concept, designed to incentivise customers to use energy at off-peak times. These tariffs charge cheaper rates at certain times of the day when demand is at its lowest, and higher prices at popular times. With time of use tariffs, you get access to half-hourly energy prices, tied to wholesale prices and updated daily. So, when wholesale prices drop, so do your bills.

SPACE|MODULAR Energy has been created to automatically learn how your home uses energy and optimise it, invisibly sourcing power from the solar panels or low-cost off-peak energy to power and heat your home at a fraction of the cost of traditional grid supplies. It is a platform to deliver energy flexibility, provide a material contribution to decarbonisation and promote clean energy. It is designed to achieve maximum possible savings without your active involvement. No need to schedule your washing machine to run in the middle of the night to get the lowest price, you don’t even have to programme your thermostat! Wondrwall takes care of everything for you.

How does it work?

1. When required, SPACE|MODULAR partially charges the battery during the low-cost energy periods (typically at night), automatically predicting domestic consumption and solar generation for the following day.

2. SPACE|MODULAR runs the home and completes charging the battery from solar generation during the day.

3. SPACE|MODULAR then powers the entire home during the peak cost period (typically 4pm to 11pm), returning any surplus energy to the grid during this peak period, avoiding peak consumption costs earning the highest return.

SPACE|MODULAR Energy is
built on our home
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SPACE|MODULAR Energy is a complete system that can be added to new build homes and developments and as part of a refurbishment of existing properties. SPACE|MODULAR Energy is the combination of our home automation system, battery storage, solar panels and hybrid inverter. SPACE|MODULAR supplies all necessary components for the system.

The SPACE|MODULAR intelligent full home automation system makes your home adapt to your needs and desires – automatically controlling heating, lighting, security, safety and music, with Amazon Alexa voice control technology integrated. It provides the platform and brains for the SPACE|MODULAR energy solution.

Generate your own energy

Energy is a fundamental part of our world and we have had no choice but to buy energy from energy suppliers who do little more than send us our monthly bill. The average domestic energy bill has risen from £500 in 2004 to £1300 in 2018, and that bill will continue to rise driven by the electrification of transport and heating. In parallel, fuel poverty has risen by 50% over the same period (from 4% to 6% of all households). Today things are changing, it is now possible through green energy and smart home technology to break away from these costs and create and manage your own energy.

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Downtown in Business Interview with SPACE|MODULAR Directors

An interview with SPACE|MODULAR Directors Ian Ambrose and Barry Wilson featured on the Downtown in...

Foundations acquires factory-built homes development in Liverpool

City council housing company is buying the four-home project in Birchfield Street close to the city...

Liverpool City Council’s new ‘ethical housing company’ Foundations set to partner with SPACE|MODULAR to deliver energy efficient modular homes for rent as part of their 10,000 new homes target

SPACE|MODULAR are delighted to announce that their first UK modular development will be completed in...

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Downtown in Business Interview with SPACE|MODULAR Directors

An interview with SPACE|MODULAR Directors Ian Ambrose and Barry Wilson featured on the Downtown in Business YouTube channel.

Foundations Acquires Factory-Built Homes Development In Liverpool

City council housing company is buying the four-home project in Birchfield Street close to the city centre from manufacturer SPACE|MODULAR. Tony McDonough reports.

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Liverpool City Council’s New ‘Ethical Housing Company’ Foundations Set To Partner With SPACE|MODULAR To Deliver Energy Efficient Modular Homes For Rent As Part Of Their 10,000 New Homes Target

SPACE|MODULAR are delighted to announce that their first UK modular development will be completed in November 2019 bringing high-quality, energy efficient homes to the City.

Please click here to view the article.