Oman Daily Observer reported that global use of modular buildings has witnessed rapid growth in recent years and it is likely to grow further due to ongoing development work across the world. The modular buildings have emerged as a necessity in the construction sector, as they offer on site office as well as accommodation for big and small projects.
To meet local requirements, Al Ansari Engineering Services has come out with Modular Building Solutions, which can be stacked vertically to save space, can be tailored to the needs of the end user and have a multitude of applications such as storage units, small workshops, walk in refrigerators, site offices, guard rooms and employee accommodations and low cost housing. The new division of the company specializes in container conversions and insulated metal cabins.
Commenting on quality of MBS products, Mr Murtuza Nalwala director of Al Ansari Group said that "As an ISO 9001 quality assured company and realizing that quality is a parameter that is only as good as the people controlling it, we have in our service, highly skilled staff well trained to give every job their careful attention and final inspection thereafter, thus providing our customers the quality and finish that they desire."
Modular buildings, according to Mr Murtuza, are structures that have components fabricated prior to the onsite assembly. A controlled environment is the place where modular buildings or the components for prefabricated buildings are manufactured.
He added that "The buildings are delivered to prepared building sites for installation. A prefabricated or modular building comes complete with all the necessary components, including walls, floor trusses, windows, heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical wiring and interior finishes. In the broadest sense, a modular building refers to any building or structure that is factory built."
Al Ansari Engineering Services is a company well known for their expertise in bulk fuel storage tanks and coatings and corrosion protection services.
Shipping containers are now widely used because they are strong, waterproof, fire resistant, can withstand extreme weather and are impervious to bugs and insects. The mobile and modular building industry has expanded over the years to include a range of uses where speed of occupancy, relocatability and temporary need for space are primary market drivers.
He said that "Market research indicates that global use of modular buildings has rapidly grown since its inception and will continue to grow through this century. Given the fact that this is one of the fastest growing segments in the building sectors we remain highly committed to developing this opportunity and working closely with our customers, to maintain the best possible service and quality."
Al Ansari Engineering Services envisions that container conversions, although not new to the region, has considerable room for growth and there exists a niche market, where customers recognize the long term durability and more importantly the safety aspect of this product.
Established in 1983 Al Ansari Engineering Services, is a member of the Al Ansari Group which is a well established business entity in the Sultanate of Oman, UAE and India since 1975, involved in construction, landscaping and irrigation, marketing and distribution besides collaborations, joint ventures from USA, Europe and Asia.
(Sourced from Oman Daily Observer)
