Using a shipping container can have certain advantages such as:

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• ECO FRIENDLY -

  •  RCC is one of the biggest contributor to global warming and Co2 emissions as well as PM level rise in the country.Its the need of the hour to look for alternate building solutions that minimizes the usage of concrete and cement.There are millions of shipping containers in the world, but only a fraction of them are in service and used actively.

  • For each 40 ft shipping container, you are reusing more than 8,000 pounds of steel. Essentially using reusable products to build homes reduces waste around the world.

• DURABILITY - 

  • Made with weathered steel, shipping containers can withstand most natural events and heavy weather.Weathering refers to the chemical composition of these steels, allowing them to exhibit increased resistance to atmospheric corrosion compared to other steels.

  • This is because the steel forms a protective layer on its surface under the influence of the weather.The corrosion-retarding effect of the protective layer is produced by the particular distribution and concentration of alloying elements in it. The layer protecting the surface develops and regenerates continuously when subjected to the influence of the weather. In other words, the steel is allowed to rust in order to form the protective coating.

• STRENGTH - 

  • The roof of shipping/cargo containers is constructed with die-stamp corrugated steel sheets with a certain chamber at the center. The roof’s main purpose is to keep out the elements.

  • The bottom of the shipping/cargo container has 3-4 mm thick cross members that have recesses along the bottom side rails, which allows them to be lifted with special straddle carriers. The floor of the shipping/cargo container is 28 mm thick with 19 ply treated plywood screwed into the structural cross members.

  • Shipping containers can resist snow, wind, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes.

  • A standard 20' shipping container has a load capacity of upto 25,000 kgs.

  • Upto 8 fully loaded shipping containers can be stacked over each other.

• COST EFFICIENT -

  • Depending on the client's need,project typology​ and site, Using shipping containers can cost less than or equal to a RCC structure

  • As shipping containers have high load bearing capacity and are itself sufficient to bear huge load ,cost of foundation and support structure is greatly reduced as compared to a conventional structure.

• PRE FABRICATED -

  • Prefabricated construction is the practice of assembling a variety of components of a structure at a manufacturing site and transporting those sub-assemblies to the location of the construction jobsite.​

  • Shipping container architecture being a prefabricated structure has great advantages over a conventional RCC structure such as:

    • Flexibility - modular construction allows for flexibility in the design of the structure allowing for a limitless number of opportunities.​

    • Shorter Construction Time - Portable construction takes significantly less time to build than on-site construction. In many instances, prefabrication takes less than half the time when compared to traditional construction. This is due to better upfront planning, elimination of on-site weather factors, subcontractor scheduling delays and quicker fabrication as multiple pieces can be constructed simultaneously.

    • Reduced Site Disruption - Since many components of a building are completed in the factory, there is significantly less truck traffic, equipment and material suppliers around the final construction site. This limits the disruption of traditional jobsites that suffer from noise, pollution, waste and other common irritants. This streamlined approach to construction provides a far more efficient atmosphere for productivity, and eliminates unnecessary distractions and interference that are typical of construction sites.

    • Eco-Friendly - Since prefabricated sub-assemblies are constructed in a factory, extra materials can be recycled in-house. This is a considerable improvement over sending waste directly to a landfill from a traditional construction site. Also, the controlled environment of a factory allows for more accurate construction, tighter joints and better air filtration, which in turn allows for better wall insulation and an increase in energy efficiency.

    • Financial Savings - One of the greatest advantages of prefabricated construction would be financial savings. Although the perception of custom-made pieces may seem expensive, with prefabricated or modular construction, this is not the case. Modular construction targets all budgets and price points, creating an affordable option. Prefabrication manufacturers often receive bulk discounts from material suppliers which then trickles down to the cost of a construction project. Modular construction also sidesteps the possibility of unreliable contractors and unproductive staff. Additionally, the reduction in construction time can significantly save on construction financing costs.

• PORTABILITY -​

  • Due to their ease of transportation, shipping containers are fairly easy to set up almost anywhere. And if you’re interested in going off-grid, container home living offers a great way to achieve this lifestyle.

  • When a building needs to be taken down or relocated, shipping containers are just the kind of foundation a business owner wants to have. Shipping containers are, by their very design, meant to be moved and are easily transported via crane, forklift and many other modes of transportation. Once the containers have arrived at the new work site, they can be dropped into the correct location just as they were the first time and reused as many times as is necessary.

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