Container construction

Flexible room solutions in container design

Containerised construction is a serial construction method in which prefabricated containers are industrially manufactured, transported and assembled into larger units on site. Thanks to the standardised dimensions and serial production, containers can be combined quickly and efficiently to create a wide variety of building types: From temporary schools or construction site containers to long-term office or residential spaces.

Especially in times of increasing uncertainty and dynamic requirements, container construction is gaining in importance. Their high degree of flexibility makes it possible to react quickly to changing space requirements, whether through temporary extensions, conversions or rapid relocations. Containerised construction thus offers an economical and sustainable solution for designing future-proof and adaptable space solutions.

Simple logistics and combinability thanks to standardized dimensions.

Floor plans that can be adapted to usage requirements.

Up to three stories are possible, allowing the building to be flexibly adapted to different requirements and optimally adapted to the available space.

The floor is finished with a high-quality screed covering that provides a durable, stable, and easy-care surface—a significant improvement over conventional chipboard.

A multifaceted façade design creates a modern, appealing appearance and allows for a variety of visual accents that give the building an individual look.

A wide range of interior fittings is available, offering individual design options and optimally supporting the comfort and functionality of the rooms.

Differences to modular construction and conventional construction

Clients and architects often have problems recognising the differences between the two construction principles of container construction and modular construction. However, this is partly due to the fact that many providers do not provide a clear definition and use the terms "module" and "container" as they see fit or even synonymously.

In contrast to modular construction, which is to be seen as a permanent solution and alternative to conventional construction, container construction primarily solves temporary space requirements.In container construction, standardised units are assembled to form buildings with a maximum of three storeys. Container construction always features a visible frame construction, sheet metal façade and perforated windows. However, this does not have to be a knock-out criterion, even for sophisticated designers.However, an interesting development shows that this does not have to be a knockout criterion even for discerning designers: many architects like the austere and minimalist industrial character of container construction.

FAGSI offers its containerised solutions both for sale and for rent, which are profitable for the customer. Both purchase and rental properties are individually planned for the customer. Therefore, the question of the cost of a containerised building can be answered just as precisely as the question: How much does a red car cost?

On the one hand, the price depends on the series. FAGSI offers different solutions for different requirements - from the simple and cost-effective ProEco to the versatile ProBASIC standard container and the highly thermally insulated ProENERGY. Furthermore, the costs for container construction also depend on the size of the project - i.e. the floor space and number of storeys. A further criterion is the individually desired equipment.

If you would like to rent a temporary building from FAGSI, the rental period also plays a role. The FAGSI rental model offers you perfect planning security with recurring monthly payments and flexible notice periods. The advantage of renting, however, is that you only use - and therefore pay for - your containerised building for as long as you actually need it. It couldn't be more efficient!

Thanks to the large selection of equipment variants, FAGSI containers can also be used to realise demanding projects such as office buildings, schools or nurseries.

Our containers are equipped with a visible steel frame structure as standard, while a wide range of additional façade options increase the design scope for the building envelope and also protect the building safely and energy-efficiently against environmental influences.

Inside, the customised container equipment can be used to create attractive working and learning spaces with a healthy indoor climate that enable concentrated work and learning as well as exuberant play and romping around.Whether for meeting rooms or classrooms, the container building can be equipped with the latest media technology on request. From economical LED lighting to a diverse selection of state-of-the-art floor coverings - almost anything is possible.

The FAGSI container design can fulfil all current requirements for fire protection, sound insulation and thermal insulation. The supporting structure of the container enables us to achieve a fire resistance period of at least 30 minutes, which can optionally be extended to up to 90 minutes.The containers used by FAGSI are manufactured exclusively in the plants of the ALHO Group and offer the highest quality with ISO certification.

You can find out more about the building physics properties of FAGSI container construction here. We have compiled everything you need to know about planning permission for container buildings here.