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Introduction
Course overview
Modular and prefabricated construction moves work from site to factory, improving speed, quality and safety while reducing waste. Adoption requires different design, procurement and logistics approaches.
This Aractech course covers off-site construction methods, design for manufacture and assembly, business case, procurement and contracts, factory quality, transport and installation, interfaces and regulatory approvals. Participants evaluate modular options for a project.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain modular and prefabricated construction methods
- Apply design for manufacture and assembly
- Build business cases for off-site construction
- Procure and contract off-site solutions
- Manage factory quality, transport and installation
- Coordinate interfaces and approvals
Who should attend
Target audience
- Construction and project managers
- Developers and clients
- Architects and engineers
- Procurement professionals
- Contractors
- Planners
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Option evaluation workshop
- Group discussions
- Design exercises
- Reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Off-Site Construction
- Methods
- Benefits
- Limitations
- Coffee break
- Limitations (continued)
- Market trends
- Exercise: Suitability assessment
Day 2
Design for Manufacture
- DfMA principles
- Standardisation
- Tolerances
- Coffee break
- Tolerances (continued)
- Early involvement
- Workshop: DfMA review
Day 3
Business Case and Procurement
- Cost and programme
- Procurement routes
- Contracts
- Coffee break
- Contracts (continued)
- Risk
- Exercise: Business case
Day 4
Factory to Site
- Factory quality
- Transport
- Installation
- Coffee break
- Installation (continued)
- Interfaces
- Case study: Modular project
Day 5
Approvals and Future
- Regulations
- Warranties
- Digital tools
- Coffee break
- Digital tools (continued)
- Future trends
- Capstone: Modular delivery plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Modular and Prefabricated Construction (CM-026) cover?
This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Construction and project managers, Developers and clients, Architects and engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Vienna, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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