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Adding floors to an existing Apartment Commercial building.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Construction projects are replete with examples of a lack of control and certainty, including overruns in cost and delivery times, quality control issues, increases in skill shortages, and reduced productivity. This challenge is compounded by an aging building stock and a growing population.

SOLUTION

Eliminating the one-off nature of building design and delivery without compromising on flexibility and architecture. Utilizing a fully integrated design and built pre-approved solution, transitioning the industry from classic construction ‘Projects’ to offsite precision-manufactured Products.

Why Modular Construction is the Perfect Solution for Adding Real Estate on Top of Existing Buildings?

As urban space becomes more constrained, vertical expansion is the ideal way to increase real estate capacity without acquiring additional land. Modular construction provides a fast, cost-effective, and minimally disruptive approach to adding new floors to existing buildings, ensuring precision, certainty, and efficiency in every project.

Key Advantages of Modular Overbuild Solutions

With up to 90% of construction completed off-site, modular overbuilds drastically reduce on-site activity, noise, and disruption. This makes it ideal for occupied buildings, such as offices, hospitals, and residential complexes, where business continuity and safety are critical.

Using advanced manufacturing techniques, modular units are built to exact specifications, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance. Off-site precision engineering eliminates common on-site construction errors and ensures that modules seamlessly integrate with existing structures.

Modular construction utilizes lightweight, high-strength materials, reducing structural loads and minimizing the need for costly foundation reinforcement. This makes it possible to add new floors to older buildings that may not have been originally designed for vertical expansion.

Traditional construction projects often face budget overruns and unpredictable delays due to weather, material shortages, and labor challenges. Modular construction provides a fixed-cost solution with faster, more predictable delivery timelines, reducing financial and operational risks.

Every modular overbuild is meticulously planned using Digital Twin technology, creating a virtual replica of the existing building and proposed extension. This allows for accurate coordination, clash detection, and real-time adjustments, ensuring a perfect fit and optimized structural compatibility before installation begins.

By manufacturing in a controlled factory environment, modular construction minimizes material waste and optimizes resource use. Additionally, modules can be designed for energy efficiency, incorporating sustainable materials and smart building systems to reduce long-term operational costs.

Conclusion

DNH’s commitment to excellence, coupled with our extensive experience and innovative approach, makes us the ideal partner. By embracing the latest technologies and adhering to rigorous standards, we ensure that every aspect of the pre-construction design process is meticulously executed, setting the stage for the successful realization of our clients’ visions. With DNH, rest assured, your project is in capable hands.