The $2.5 million Ivanhoe HealthOne facility in rural New South Wales was built with sections constructed interstate and transported separately for assembly on site, according to an article on the Architecture and Design website.
The recently completed $23 million redevelopment of Canberra Hospital’s emergency department also included 26 large modules for a recently completed $23 million redevelopment.
Modular construction is increasingly being accepted as a viable building method that addresses the most common challenges of traditional construction processes without compromising quality.
Manufacturing the modular units and components offsite in a controlled environment ensures a high level of quality as well as consistency in construction to meet performance and compliance requirements unique to the healthcare segment.