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Modular Container Units
Container houses for labour camps, mining camps and site offices: flat-pack and assembled units with a light steel frame, sandwich panel walls and roof, doors, windows, electrical conduit and sanitary provision installed to the scope agreed. Supplied singly or as a complete camp with canteen, office and washroom modules.
What we fabricate in this sub-system
- Container Houses (various types) (EN 1090-2 frame)
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frame design basis | EN 1993-1-3 (cold-formed thin-gauge members) and EN 1993-1-1, or AISC 360 where the project specifies US codes |
| Structural execution | The load-bearing steel frame is fabricated to EN 1090-2 EXC2 under certificate 2787-CPR-01627 |
| Container dimensions | Container-compatible dimensions and corner fittings where the unit is built on a container platform |
| Envelope & insulation | Wall and roof build-up with supplier-declared fire reaction class and insulation performance |
| Corrosion protection | ISO 12944 system selected per site environment (C3–CX) |
| Documentation | Frame MTRs and welding records, envelope makers’ performance declarations, and assembly drawings with every shipment |
Section sizes, grades and tolerances for these components are issued with the quotation once your design basis and loads are received.
Advantages vs Engineering Considerations
| Advantages | Engineering Considerations |
|---|---|
| Camp scope in one BOQAccommodation, canteen, office and sanitary modules are quoted together so a remote camp is not delayed by missing parts. | Module dimensions are limited by road and container transport; larger rooms need multi-module joins. |
| Frame under a real certificateThe light steel frame is fabricated under EN 1090-2 EXC2 certificate 2787-CPR-01627; panels carry their makers’ performance declarations. | Light-gauge frames suit low-rise use; stacking height and seismic zone limit the system. |
| Delivered ready to occupyElectrical conduit, lighting, glazing and sanitary provision installed and inspected before loading, to the agreed scope. | Services and finishes are fitted in the factory, so late design changes are costly. |
| Documented reassemblyNumbered reassembly sequence, service diagrams and a spare parts kit travel with every consignment. | Foundation level and site access decide how quickly modules can be set. |
Certifications & Compliance
Every shipment leaves with the documents an auditor asks for. Scroll the row and open any certificate at full size.
China Steel Structure Manufacturing Grade I
AISC Certification
CE Marking – EN 1090-2 (CPR 01627)
OTC Document of Validity
International Welder Certification
Enterprise Qualifications Portfolio
DG Packaging Certificate
Labor & Scaffolding Contracting
Explosion-Proof Certificate
Industrial Pipeline Installation GC1
Power Facility License
Have drawings or a BOQ ready? Send them through the form and our engineers reply with a preliminary assessment.
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Detailed Engineering & Shop Drawing Development
Utilizing advanced BIM platforms such as Tekla Structures, detailed 3D modeling and shop drawings are executed strictly in compliance with AISC 360 or Eurocode 3 (EN 1993). Connection designs are rigorously verified, with manufacturing drawings generated to ISO 2768-m tolerance standards. 100% clash detection with primary architectural and MEP systems is performed to ensure zero structural conflicts during field erection.
Nesting & Material Optimization
Intelligent nesting layouts are performed using advanced software like FastCAM/SigmaNEST in accordance with EN 10029 / ASTM A6 dimensional standards. Accounting for cutting kerf (2mm-5mm depending on plate thickness) and thermal contraction allowances, raw material utilization exceeds 92%. Offcuts are digitally barcode-tracked to ensure 100% mill test report (MTR) traceability.
Raw Material Incoming Inspection
All structural steel (Q355B/C/D, ASTM A572 Gr.50, S355JR/J2) must be accompanied by EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Reports (MTR). Incoming quality control conducts 100% dimensional and visual inspections under ASTM A6 / EN 10029, verifying thickness tolerances (Class A/B) and internal lamination integrity via Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to ASTM A435. Chemical composition and mechanical properties are spot-verified by accredited 3rd-party labs.
CNC Cutting & Edge Preparation
Plate profiling and component cutting are executed via CNC oxy-fuel, high-definition plasma, and multi-kW fiber laser equipment. Cut surface quality strictly complies with EN ISO 9013 for perpendicularity and surface roughness (Range 3/4 tolerance). Multi-axis CNC beveling machines execute weld prep bevel angles within ±2.5° and root face dimensions within ±1.0 mm.
Primary Structural Welding
Welding is performed exclusively by AWS D1.1 or EN ISO 9606 certified welders using qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) supported by Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) per AWS D1.1 / ISO 15614. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) dominate Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) and fillet welds. Heat input is strictly controlled, achieving weld quality levels conforming to ISO 5817 Quality Level B or AWS D1.1 standards.
Weld Distortion Straightening
Post-weld angular distortion, camber, and sweep are rectified using automated hydraulic flange straighteners and controlled thermal flame straightening. Heating temperatures for High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) steels are strictly maintained between 600-650 Celsius (air-cooled, zero water quenching) to prevent microstructural degradation. Post-straightening straightness tolerances meet ±3 mm, conforming to EN 1090-2 Execution Class 2 (EXC2) and AISC COSP standards.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
NDT protocols are operated by ISO 9712 / ASNT Level II certified NDT personnel. 100% of critical Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) welds undergo Ultrasonic Testing (UT per ISO 17640 / ASTM E164) or Magnetic Particle Testing (MT per ISO 17638 / ASTM E709). Radiographic Testing (RT) is applied as requested for heavy sections. Weld acceptance conforms strictly to ISO 11666 Acceptance Level 1 or AWS D1.1 criteria.
Trial Assembly & Shop Alignment
Complex geometries, long-span trusses, and heavy framing undergo 1:1 physical trial assembly or high-precision 3D laser scanning virtual assembly per EN 1090-2 / AISC requirements. Bolt hole alignment is verified (≥95% free-pass rate for high-strength bolts), and critical dimensions (span, camber, 3D spatial alignment) are verified within tight tolerance limits (±2.0 mm) to eliminate site fitting risks.
Surface Preparation & Protective Coating
Structural members undergo automated shot blasting to achieve SSPC-SP10 / NACE No. 2 / ISO 8501-1 Sa 2.5 cleanliness, with a surface profile (anchor depth) of 45-75 microns. High-performance protective coatings are applied using airless spray technology in compliance with ISO 12944 (C3 to CX corrosive environments), featuring Zinc-Rich Epoxy Primers, Epoxy Micaceous Iron Oxide Intermediate coats, and Polyurethane/Fluorocarbon Topcoats. Dry Film Thickness (DFT) is verified adhering strictly to the 90/10 rule.
Final Quality Inspection & Certification
Final Quality Control (FQC) performs a comprehensive audit, inspecting paint aesthetics (zero runs, pinholes, sagging), critical geometry, bolt hole pitches, and component mark traceability. A complete Manufacturing Data Report (MDR) comprising MTRs, NDT records, coating inspection logs, and Certificates of Conformance is compiled to support CE Marking (DoP under EN 1090) and AISC final acceptance.
Export Packaging & Logistics Protection
Protective packaging is engineered for containerized (40HQ/OT/FR) and breakbulk ocean freight under heavy maritime transit conditions. Structural members are bundled on heavy-duty steel skids with high-tensile steel strapping. Machined connections are wrapped with VCI anti-corrosion film, EPE foam padding, and heavy rubber cushions. All timber packing complies fully with ISPM 15 phytosanitary standards and IMO Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS) rules.
Global Field Erection & Site Management
We deliver international site erection supervision and turnkey EPCM construction services adhering to OSHA 1926 safety protocols, AISC COSP, and EN 1090-2 erection standards. Field teams, led by multilingual HSE and QA/QC engineers, utilize high-precision total stations to maintain structural plumbness within H/1000 (25mm max). High-Strength Structural Bolting is executed via calibrated Wrench or Turn-of-Nut methods with 100% torque audit documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many container houses fit in a 40HC container?
Flat-pack units ship several to a container depending on type; assembled units ship as units. We state the container count in the quotation once the type and quantity are fixed.
Can container houses be joined into larger buildings?
Yes. Units are designed to bolt side by side or stack two high, with connecting corridors and shared services as the camp layout requires.
Are units built on a standard ISO container platform?
Where the project calls for it, yes — container corner fittings so units can be handled by standard container equipment and stacked. Non-standard footprints are built on a purpose-made frame instead; tell us the site handling equipment available.
What is included in the fit-out?
Agreed in writing before production — typically lining, insulation, doors, windows, electrical conduit and sanitary provision. Anything outside that list is stated explicitly in the quotation rather than assumed.
What is included in a unit as delivered?
The scope is agreed in writing before production — typically the steel frame, envelope build-up, doors, windows, internal lining, electrical conduit and sanitary provision. Anything outside that scope is listed explicitly in the quotation rather than assumed.
Do the units meet local building regulations at destination?
We build to the standards you specify and supply the frame calculations and the envelope makers’ performance declarations for your local engineer to submit. Local approval remains with your side; we provide the documentation it needs.
How are they transported?
As complete units where dimensions allow, otherwise flat-packed with a numbered reassembly sequence, service connection diagrams and a spare parts kit.
What is the fire and thermal performance?
Declared by the panel and insulation makers for the build-up chosen — fire reaction class and thermal performance of the core. State the required class and we propose a build-up that meets it.
What is a realistic lead time?
Typically 40 to 50 days for a standard scope: 1–2 weeks to layout drawings for your approval, then 4–5 weeks for framing, envelope, fit-out and loading.
Send Us Your Drawings or BOQ
Tell us the footprint, span, crane capacity and local loads — our engineering team reviews every request and replies with a preliminary assessment.
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- Mutual NDA available on request
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