BATHROOM PODS per line whereas a more complex build (high-end residential or 5* Hotel) may run at 10 pods per week. The company’s annual output is currently in the region of 10,000 pods – roughly one every 10 minutes of the working day. With traditional building, a multitude of trades need to be co-ordinated to produce a good quality end product. This requires a high degree of supervision and management onsite to ensure correct sequencing of work and materials from plumbers, electricians, tilers, floor layers, sealant applicators, decorators, glaziers, carpenters and other specialists. “Early engagement of the pod supplier in the design process is crucial to ensure that the full value of the use of pods can be realised,” adds Richard. “Different structures require particular solutions but in general terms all building types can accommodate pods. Connection to services need early consideration, as does an allowance within the design of the building for pod walls and a consideration on how this will impact on space planning.
“We pay particular attention to material efficiency and optimisation throughout the production process using specialist software combined with a computer controlled beamsaw to ensure that waste material is kept to a minimum. In addition our factories are largely powered by solar and all waste materials are recycled wherever possible. Bathrooms are an ideal candidate for prefabrication, being relatively small, transportable, complex self-contained units. Bathrooms typically account for 6-10% of the capital cost of a hotel, so prefabricating them can mean significant savings. Offsite construction is just inherently more efficient and sustainable than its onsite alternatives.” For more information visit: www.offsitesolutions.com
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Reduced construction time Cost certainty Programme certainty Access to industry leading bathroom design and manufacturing specialists Access to industry leading procurement and purchasing specialists Reduced requirement for skilled labour and supervision onsite Reduced onsite material sequencing and co-ordination Reduced deliveries Reduced waste Reduced onsite theft Factory-built consistent high quality Single point of contact for any snagging or after sales support.
www.offsitesolutions.com
Offsite Solutions is the premier bathroom pod manufacturer in the UK supplying over 8,000 pod units every year to leading main-contractors and developers. We offer a comprehensive range of high-quality bathroom pods to suit all budgets, from cost effective GRP composite units, to premium 5 star steel framed pods.
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