How long does it take to install a modular building? Factors, examples, and real calculation
Are you wondering how long it takes to install a modular building?
In this article, we explain clearly and practically the factors that influence installation times, real examples of projects, and a simple formula so you can calculate the estimated deadline yourself.
Everything you need to know to plan your modular installation efficiently and without surprises.
The construction and installation time of modular buildings is one of the most common questions from our clients.
In a competitive environment, time is essential to ensure business efficiency.
That’s why today we are going to talk about the installation time of modular buildings, and to do so, we will review all the key points of assembly: from understanding the installation process to giving real examples. We hope the article will be very helpful to all readers and help you resolve your questions.
Discover how our buildings are designed to offer maximum functionality, efficiency, and customization in each assembly.
What will you find in this article about “the assembly time of a modular building”?
- Installation process of a modular building
- Factors that influence the installation of a prefabricated building
- Examples of completed projects and the time they took
- Calculator to estimate the installation time
- Conclusions on the installation time of a prefabricated roof
The installation time of a modular building can be up to 5 times faster than a conventional building.
Factors that influence the installation of a modular building
There are many variables that can affect the assembly time of a modular building. That’s why, in addition to good planning, it’s important to have the right team and experience to avoid or solve them in the most efficient way.
Let’s review some of these factors to keep in mind:
Weather conditions during assembly: Stable and mild weather favors the proper progress of the installation. That’s why it’s advisable to plan assemblies well and avoid risk factors such as heavy rain, strong winds, or extreme temperatures.
Dimensions and customization of the building: At Okatent, we manufacture fully customized buildings, so we are aware that the design of the building directly affects assembly time. Large buildings with special shapes and a high number of accessories usually increase assembly time.
Ease of site access: Although it may seem unusual, if the installation site is close to main roads, transport and logistics are easier.
Use of appropriate machinery: Choosing the right technology for each task optimizes assembly time.
Experience of the team: Having an experienced team that is also the direct manufacturer can save you a lot of time during assembly. At Okatent, we have over 20 years of experience installing modular buildings worldwide, which makes us more efficient.
Examples of completed projects and their installation times
Here are three projects of different sizes so we can see the differences in assembly times.
You may also be interested in our article on types of removable modular buildings, where we explain what type of structure to choose depending on the use and ground conditions.
Roof for a padel club
This roof was designed to cover a space of 2,800 m², covering twelve padel courts.
Assembly time: 7 weeks.
This project corresponds to La Vida Pádel, a facility located in Alcobendas (Madrid) where competition and community come together.
The building stands out for its large size, the connection of three roofs into one structure, its OKCAS anti-condensation thermal insulation system, and solutions to improve visibility and ventilation, such as roll-up curtains and skirts that prevent sun glare.
If you want to know more about this project, you can read the full article: We covered 12 sports courts for La Vida Pádel.
Building for a sports complex
Roof installed in Milan for a large sports club.
Assembly time: 5 weeks.
This vaulted building, designed to meet international padel standards, was installed for a sports club in Milan, Italy. It features interior lighting, external drainage channels, and branding with the club’s name and sponsor Cupra.
More details here: Building for padel championships.
Maintenance building for trains
Gable-roof building of 16×60 meters assembled at railway facilities.
Assembly time: 3 weeks.
This building was manufactured for Talgo, a railway company that needed a space for train assembly and maintenance. It has a 16-meter frame, sandwich panel skirts, and enclosures suitable for protecting the carriages.
Read more about this project: Building for train manufacturing.
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Calculator to estimate the installation time of a prefabricated building
Once we have defined the assembly steps, the external factors that can influence installation time, and reviewed some examples of assemblies carried out by Okatent, here is a simple and realistic calculation so that anyone can estimate the assembly time of their modular building:
Total time (hours) = (Total area in m² / Output per hour) + Extras
Average output: 10 m²/h per 3-person team (structure and basic enclosures).
Extras: Add 10% of the time if there are custom accessories.
Calculation example
For a 500 m² building:
- Base time = 500 / 10 = 50 hours.
- Extras (10%): 50 × 0.1 = 5 hours.
- Total estimated time: 55 hours (approx. 7 working days with an 8-hour/day team).
"It is very important that projects are planned as far in advance as possible to anticipate external factors."
Assembly time is variable, and without the right professional team, it can take longer.
We can conclude that each assembly will vary depending on the design you choose, so it is advisable to prepare your project in advance and turn to an expert team with many years of experience.
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