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MODULAR OFFICES FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Europa Prefabri has carried out a new project of modular offices for public institutions. In this case, we designed, manufactured and assembled modular offices for a city council at Canary Islands.

Following the public request for tenders in open procedure, the Department of Works and Services of the Town Hall of Agüimes, in Gran Canaria, has relied on us to expand the existing office area of the municipal warehouse, which was built in traditional construction.

The town hall choose modular construction for the expansion of the existing offices because the management of licenses and permits is much easier and faster. As a result, the project’s completion time was much shorter than if it were carried out using traditional construction. To carry out traditional construction works in the area, it was necessary to develop a technical project and obtain the licence associated with it.

The new modular building is attached to the existing one, and is composed of 4 modules with dimensions 6,00×2,40m. The total surface of the building is 57sqm distributed in three offices and a small rest room for workers. The materials used, were chosen in order to improve ventilation, noise protection, lighting and thermal insulation.

The modules have an Armstrong false ceiling and the building is divided into different rooms and offices. The divisions are made by glass partitions and double ecological panel of 16 mm thick melanin with rock wool insulation of 40 mm. The hidden profiling is tubular, with neoprene joints to provide greater water tightness to the structure.

All the rooms are equipped with acoustic insulation and air-conditioning systems. The electrical installation is complete, and consists of general lighting, sockets and jacks.

The modules have been transported in sea container using our KIT (Flat-Pack) system, and the modular offices were assembled by our staff in less than a week.

At Europa Prefabri, we develop innovative solutions in order to offer custom-designed options, adapting to the temporary or definitive needs of professionals from all sectors. We are specialized in the manufacture and assemble of modular offices for public institutions, facilities for education and health industries, for construction, commercial areas, etc.

MODULAR SALES OFFICES | EUROPA PREFABRI

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EUROPA PREFABRI is a leading Spanish company in the innovative sector of the prefabricated construction industry (portable cabins, modular buildings, modular sales offices, labour camps, etc.). We have been offering a complete service to companies in several sectors for 30 years. Since 1995, we explore the possibilities of prefabricated buildings and enhance their application in new sectors and industries. Innovation and design has become our priority, given that the main objective of our company is to offer customers the product that best suits their needs.  We study each project, from the simplest to the most complex ones, and adapt to particular needs in terms of functionality, aesthetics and prices.  

Below, we provide information about our special modular buildings, that can be used as modular sales offices, real estate promotion, rent a car offices, advertising stands…as well as customizing and finishing options we offer adapted to each project requirements.

We provide you some images of modular sales offices projects we have carried out:

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ADVANTAJES OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Modular construction: the construction solution for companies

Modular construction is considered to be the business building solution, offering great advantages over traditional construction.

We have always heard the saying “time is money” and today more than ever it is an inexorable premise for companies.

SHORTER CONSTRUCTION TIME

Modular construction reduces completion time up to an 50% with regard to traditional construction  allowing further reduction of financial costs of the projects.

As it is a complete finished building, in the case of individual modules as well as in the case of modular buildings, its assembling can be made in a short time compared to traditional construction or other industrialized systems.

COST SAVINGS 

The fact of realizing most of the productive process in a controlled ambiance at the factory, allows us to offer a lower and competitive price, avoiding further increases caused by unforeseen circumstances that are common in traditional construction.

Other main advantage of this system is the necessity of a minimal founding. All the modules are self-supporting and the floor structure allows them to be placed on simple supports, even made out of wood.

FLEXIBILITY

Modular construction has a great flexibility, which allows it to adapt to the client’s need in every circumstance.

This versatility is shown in different areas. Firstly with the possibility of assembling the individual modules or modular buildings vertically or horizontally. Secondly, the availability of the products for sale or rent. Lastly, with the possibility of adding or removing modules according to the temporary or permanent needs of the company.

This versatility allows the modules to have multiple applications.

SUSTAINABILITY AND RECYCLING

Europa Prefabri is environmentally engaged, that is why our products are recyclable and can be dismantled. Industrialized construction allows a more efficient use of resources, by reducing toxic emissions and generating less waste.

QUALITY

Industrialized construction in factory allows applying different quality controls in the production process, benefiting labour risk prevention by working on safer environments. On the other hand, it allows having a total control on the product manufacturing.

CUSTOMISATION

Each customer is unique and has specific needs. The versatility of modular construction allows us to adapt our products to each customer, customizing the dimensions, distribution, materials and finishing of the constructions.

INSULATION

We use innovative light materials that can have better levels of thermal and acoustic isolation and energy efficiency compared to traditional constructions.

A completely finished steel structure that consists of a floor-structure, a ceiling structure and pillars, each of them with its independent structural elements, compose prefabricated modules.

DISASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTATION

All modules can be easily transported, completely assembled in trucks, but also disassembled or in KIT (Flat-Pack system), which allows us to transport several modules in one truck or sea container, reducing transportation costs.

The design of our modules enables to assemble and disassemble them easily, even by personnel without any previous experience, thanks to the instructions and videos we provide.

APPLICATIONS:

  • Real estate promotion
  • Rent a car offices
  • Sales rooms
  • Modular sales offices
  • Advertising stands
  • Ephemeral Architecture
  • Events

Headquarters Madrid

oficina@europa-prefabri.com

Tel +34 91 559 36 25

Europa Prefabri will take part in the Master Mutua Madrid Tennis Open once again

 

Our company will supply prefabricated modules and modular kiosks for the event in its 2018 edition.

Madrid Trophy Promotion, S.L. has once again placed its trust in Europa Prefabri for the supply of portable modular kiosks. The Master Mutua Madrid Tennis Open will take place from the 4th to the 13th May at the Caja Magica venue in Madrid, one of the most modern tennis facilities in the world.

On this occasion, we will supply and install two portable modular kiosks, dimensions 6.00m and 4.00m. These special modules have folding doors on the front and an internal counter designed to use as a ticket office. The structure and the sandwich panels will be painted in corporate blue, using a special paint. Europa Prefabri will also supply 6.00m portable cabins for the television channels that will broadcast the tournament, as well as a as a 2.40 m security guard cabin.

The Master Mutua Madrid Open will bring together once again the world’s tennis stars and the 2018 edition will be the fifth consecutive one in which the organization trusts Europa Prefabri for the installation of portable cabins.

Europa Prefabri is specialised in the supply of portable cabins for all kind of events: sports, music festivals, local festivities, etc. We have a team of highly experienced professionals, ready to advise each client and provide solutions for their events, ranging from the design and manufacture of custom-made products to transport, assembly and installation, as well as the necessary maintenance and cleaning services.

For this kind of events, we offer on rental and sale basis portable toilets, changing rooms and luxury restrooms, prefabricated modules for many applications, containers, fences and closures… and any other equipment you may need to celebrate your event.

Besides the Master Mutua Madrid Tennis Open, our company has taken place in events such as:

  • Champions League Final
  • Andalucía Tenis Open
  • Viña Rock
  • Spanish Copa del Rey final
  • Rock in Rio
  • Málaga Film Festival
  • Madgarden Festival
  • DCode Festival
  • Starlite Festival
  • World Youth Day
  • Toro Rosso advertising campaign
  • MTV Day

Repsol awards Europa Prefabri for the supply of portable cabins for its technical shutdown

Europa Prefabri has been awarded the bid for the supply of portacabin for the technical shutdown of the Industrial Complex of Repsol Petróleo in Puertollano (Ciudad Real) in 2018.

Europa Prefabri will provide Repsol with the necessary personnel and resources for the installation of eight 6.00 x 2.40 m portable cabins. The portable cabins are equipped with air conditioning with heat pump and will be used for dining facilities and offices at Repsol’s installations.

Works are scheduled to start in April this year. The portable cabins will be installed according to Repsol’s needs in each of the units that are operated on during the shutdown.

This year, Repsol shutdown will last 2 months and will allow the company to carry out inspection and maintenance works on more than a thousand units. With this shutdown, Repsol will also improve its energy efficiency. To this end, Europa Prefabri will provide portable offices equipped with furniture (office and meeting tables and chairs, filing cabinets, shelves, blackboards, litter bins, etc.), as well dining portable cabins, that come with a dining table and benches.

For events like this, our prefabricated portacabin are the ideal solution thanks to its fast assembly and space efficiency. The versatility of our portable cabins allows us to create spaces adapted to each project requirements, by its attachment in line or in height, quickly and easily.

In addition to offices and dining portacabin, we have all kinds of modules: sanitary modules, security portable cabins, advertising stands, prefabricated classrooms, warehouses, laboratories… We can also offer tailored solutions adapted to each client needs, by customizing the dimensions and design. We can place different equipment, doors and special windows, air conditioning and electrical systems, etc.

Companies like Repsol Petróleo opt for the use of portacabin for occasions such as their large multi-year shutdown, because our modules have been manufactured to offer simple assembly and disassembly. Indeed, the system is specially designed for temporary buildings, as is the case here.

Security Portable Cabin for a photovoltaic power plant I Europa Prefabri

Europa Prefabri Group has carried out a new modular construction project applied to industrial solutions in Valencia. On this occasion, we installed two security portable cabins that will be used by the engineers of this photovoltaic plant to monitor the operation and production of the solar panels of the plant.

Our prefabricated solutions are ideal for this type of usages, given the advantages they offer with regard to traditional construction: logistical ease, quick installation of the structures, the minimal need of civil works and the modulation of spaces.

In this case, each of the security portable cabins is composed of a set of modules formed by two prefabricated diaphanous modules assembled. We used modules of 6,00×2,35m so the surface of each portable cabin goes up to 30m2. The security cabins are divided into two distinct areas: a working area for the engineers and a storage area for materials and control devices, which are connected by a sliding door. In the storage area, the floor structure has been reinforced to support a maximum load of 1200kg/m2 uniformly distributed. The modules were installed directly by Europa Prefabri with two technicians on site.

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Technical specifications of the project: Security Portable Cabins for a photovoltaic power plant

Floor structure

The floor structure frame is formed by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal galvanized sheet profiles mm shaped in cold. There are OMEGA galvanized steel straps placed transversally achieving major stability supporting vibrations and heavy load. These straps support a water resistant phenolic plywood of 18mm thickness covered with grey PVC vinyl covering.

The floor structure described supports up to 250 kg/m2 uniformly distributed. We reinforced the floor structure in the storage area to a maximum load of 1200kg/m2.

Roof structure

The roof structure is formed by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal galvanized profiles shaped in cold. There are OMEGA galvanized steel straps placed transversally. These Omega steel straps support a trapezoidal galvanized metal sheet of 0.6mm thickness.

Columns

The columns are formed by asymmetric galvanized steel profiles shaped in cold of 2.00mm thickness. The columns are screwed to the floor structure and roof structure using special screws. There is a round PVC pipe with the diameter of 75mm serving as a gutter hidden in the interior of the column. The column is finished on its interior with a lacquered sheet that fastens the electrical mechanisms, plugs, switches and electric protection panel.

Side walls

The lateral closure is composed of sandwich panels, of 40 mm thickness. These sandwich panels are made of a two sided lacquered sheet on a galvanized base and count with intermediate thermal and acoustic isolation. In terms of fire resistance, this kind of panel has been classified as M2 material, which means it is highly fire resistant. It has been proven to be highly resistant to water, remaining unalterable over time.

False ceiling

The false ceiling is formed by galvanized and pre-lacquered metallic blades in white silicone polyester (0.5mm thickness). Between the false ceiling and the roof plate is placed an 80mm insulation fiberglass blade with vapour barriers.

The internal free height of these modules is 2.475 mm.

External and internal carpentry

The external and internal carpentry of the security portable cabins is manufactured in PVC or aluminium profiles lacquered in white.

The named carpentry consists of:

  • Exterior door 815x2060mm with a handle and a lock.
  • Interior sliding door 1200x2300mm with a handle.
  • White PVC 2 wing sliding window 815x1045mm.
  • White WC window 1 wing 815x500mm.
  • White PVC 2 wing sliding window

Electrical installation

The electrical installation system is complete except for the electrical line up to the location of the module. All the electrical system and installations are adapted to the safety requirements.

Electrical supply is connected to the electrical box with an independent protection via magneto-thermal switches and switches necessary for lighting, emergency devices (in case of having ones), air conditioning and other uses. The box is protected against the direct and indirect contacts, over current or short circuit:

  • Waterproof lights with diffuser 2x36W
  • Oval Outdoor Wall Light 60w
  • Plug entries 16A+TT (when placed in the bathrooms these are waterproof)
  • Surface switches of 10A+TT

In addition, we carried out the complete installation of voice and data supplies for the security portable cabins.

Modular building for office purpose | Prefabri

Europa Prefabri Group has finished a new modular building project, a set of modular glazed offices for the company Grudem, in Segovia. Grudem is specialized in the manufacture of products in honeycomb cardboard with a hexagonal cell structure.

Technical specifications of the Project: modular building for Grudem

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The ensemble of modular glazed offices occupies a total surface of 71m2 and is composed by six prefabricated modules attached, being the measures of three modular prefab units of 6000x2350mm and the other three 4000x2350mm, perfect for logistics and transport.

Floor structure

The main floor structure of the modular building is composed by galvanized sheet profiles of 2.00 mm thickness shaped in cold. Transversally, Omega straps are placed, providing more stability to the floor for facing vibrations and charges. The entire floor supports loads of 250 kg/m2 using, uniformly distributed.

Roof structure

The roof structure frame in the modular building is formed by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal galvanized profiles of 2.00 mm thickness shaped in cold. OMEGA galvanized steel straps are placed transversally. These Omega steel straps support a trapezoidal galvanized metal sheet of 5 notches with the thickness of 0.6mm attached to the profiles by means of self-threading screws with washers.

Columns

The columns are formed by asymmetric galvanized steel profiles shaped in cold of 2.00mm thickness. The columns are screwed to the floor structure and roof structure using special screws. There is a round PVC pipe with the diameter of 75mm serving as a gutter hidden in the interior of the column. The column is finished on its interior with a lacquered sheet that fastens the electrical mechanisms, plugs, switches and electric protection panel.

Lateral enclosure

The lateral closure on this modular building is composed of sandwich panels, made of a two sided lacquered sheet on a galvanized base and count with intermediate thermal and acoustic isolation.

False ceiling

The false ceiling is formed by galvanized and pre-lacquered metallic blades in white silicone polyester (0.5mm thickness). Between the false ceiling and the roof plate is placed an 80mm insulation fiberglass blade with vapour barriers.

The internal free height of these modules is two and a half meters.

External carpentry

The standard carpentry is manufactured in PVC or aluminium profiles lacquered in white.

The named carpentry consists of:

  • Exterior door 1825x2060mm with a handle and a lock
  • White PVC 2 wing sliding window 975×1045 Glass 4mm without grill
  • Glazed fixed panel in white aluminium, 3+3 glass.

Internal carpentry

The internal carpentry is manufactured in PVC or aluminium profiles lacquered in white.

Electrical installation

The electrical installation system is complete except for the electrical line up to the location of the module. All the electrical system and installations are adapted to the safety requirements.

Electrical supply is connected to the electrical box with an independent protection via magneto-thermal switches and switches necessary for lighting, emergency devices (in case of having ones), air conditioning and other uses. The box is protected against the direct and indirect contacts, over current or short circuit:

  • Waterproof lights with diffuser 2x36W
  • Plug entries 16A+TT (when placed in the bathrooms these are waterproof)
  • Surface switches of 10A+TT

Bathrooms and plumbing system

Plumbing installation in this modular building is considered complete (with the exception of water arrival to the module, and the drainage of waste water to the septic tank, which will be for the customer account). The sanitary material will be of white colour, ROCA brand or similar.

Sanitary facilities are formed by the plumbing with polyethylene tubes. The plumbing is formed by pipes and fittings in rigid PVC, with the corresponding hydraulic siphons.  The unions are materialized with specific adhesive PVC to ensure a complete seal.

Other finishes

  • The whole structure has been painted in white
  • We have furnished two air conditioning systems with heat pump (split model)
  • For the floor, we have choose a vinyl floorcovering

 

Prefabricated modular dressing room at Alicante

We have designed, transported and assembled a new prefabricated modular dressing room building for a football field at Alicante, in a 47m2 surface. This dressing room building complements the football team facilities, meeting their needs.

This prefabricated modular dressing room building is composed by the side union of four prefabricated modules. Moreover, the prefabricated modular dressing room are divided in to twin rooms with independent entrances, one for the local team and another one for the visitors’ team. The two parts are composed of two modules, one of them of 4000 x 2350 that has an entrance door to the dressing room and another one of 6000 x 2350, which has:

  • Electrical water heater of 200 litres with mixer.
  • 4 independent shower trays with curtains, sprinklers and push buttons.
  • Two WCs
  • Two sinks with mirror, pedestal and push button
  • Sanitation outlets through frame.

The rest of the space is diaphanous; in order to set benches to equip the dressing room, also with lockers and other required furniture.

 

Technical features of the Project: prefabricated modular dressing room building for a football field at Alicante

prefabricated modular dressing room

Base structure

The floor structure is formed by galvanized profiles, shaped in cold. Transversally, OMEGA straps of galvanized sheet shaped in cold are placed. The entire floor supports loads of 250 kg/m2 using, uniformly distributed.

The straps support an 18mm thickness special water resistant fenolic plywood.

Roof structure:

As the floor structure, the roof structure is formed by two longitudinal beams, and two transversally of same section, shaped in cold in galvanized sheet. The roof structure supports a trapezoidal sheet.

The evacuation of pluvial water is realised thanks to two PVC gutters, integrated in the shorts beams of the roof.

Columns:

The columns are formed by cold-galvanized sheet profiles. These columns are screwed to the floor and the roof by special screws. By the interior of the column is fixed the soil pipe formed by a round PVC tube. The end of the columns inside the module is finished by a lacquered sheet that can be used in order to fasten the electrical mechanisms, sockets, switches and electric protection frame.

Lateral closure:   The lateral closure is made of sandwich panels that will be composed by a pre-lacquered galvanised steel sheet on a both-sided galvanised base and with thermal and acoustic isolation.

False ceiling:

The false ceiling is formed by galvanized metallic sheets, pre-lacquered in white silicon polyester. In between the false ceiling and the roof plaque, an insulating plate of fibreglass with vapour barrier is placed. The internal height of the module is 2.275m.

External carpentry:

The carpentry is made of PVC and/or white lacquered aluminum profiles. This carpentry counts on the following elements:

  • For internal doors.
  • A WC door with handle and locker

Electrical instalation:

It is considered finished except for the power line up to the module’s location.

All the electrical connections and their facilities are adapted to the low tension regulation. At the inlet of the connection, a protection and control panel with independent magneto-thermal protections and the needed differentials for illumination, urgency light (in its case), acclimatization and different uses will be assembled.  It will also count with protection elements for direct contacts, over loadings and short-circuits.

This electrical installation is composed of:

  • Six watertight lights with surface diffuser
  • Six units of power points
  • Not included switches, as the lights must be turne don with the external control panel. Each electrical wáter heater has its’ own switch.

Sanitary installation:

The sanitary installation is considered complete (with the exception of water arrival to the module, and the drainage of waste water to the septic tank, which will be for the customer account). The sanitary material will be of white colour, ROCA brand or similar.

The sanitary facilities are formed by the plumbing with polyethylene tubes. The plumbing is formed by pipes and fittings in rigid PVC, with the corresponding hydraulic siphons.  The unions are materialized with specific adhesive PVC to ensure a complete seal.

This equipment counts with:

  • Four complete low-tank porcelain units with vertical escape.
  • Four sink units with pedestal, tap and mirror.
  • Eight units of shower trays with tap, shower and curtains.
  • Two units of electrical wall water heater of 200 litres with mixer.

 

Advantages of the modular prefabricated dressing rooms

The modular prefabricated dressing rooms are the perfect complement for any sports facilities:

  • The modular prefabricated dressing rooms are easyly detachable, allowing its‘ location to be changed.
  • Its‘ rapid manufacturing and easy installation allow to dispose of them in a short period of time.
  • Its‘ modularity provides a great versatility while amplifying or disminishing the dressing room’s surface, according to the needs of every moment, through adding or removing modules.
  • As the manufacturing process is made in a controlled area at the factory, less wastes are generated thanks to the more efficient consumption of water and energy, being also completely recyclable.
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Prefabricated Modules for Cofrentes Nuclear Power Station | Prefabri

Iberdrola placed its trust in Europa Prefabri, a group of companies with more than 30 years of experience and specializing in modular construction and manufacturing of parking canopies, which awarded us the contract to supply more than 95 prefabricated modules for Cofrentes nuclear power station.

Cofrentes nuclear power station.

For 33 years of operation, Cofrentes nuclear power station has been the main center of electric production for Valencian region.  In 2016, Cofrentes nuclear power station  produced 9.540 millons of kWh that represent about 3.6% of the national electricity production.  This production enables to supply around 37% of the annual electric demand in Valencia community. Consequently, with 1092.02 Mw, this is the most powerful electric nuclear power station in Spain.

Project: prefabricated modules for Cofrentes nuclear power station.

The project consists in moving temporarily the offices of the power station for the stop that will take place in september 2017.

Moreover, we will supply furnished offices for the different suppliers and companies that are going to work in the stop. This is kind of a new challenge for us to deal with such a complex work. We thank the confidence given to Europa Prefabri group.

Why is there a stop in Cofrentes nuclear power station?

Cofrentes nuclear power station makes a biannual stop to recharge the fuel and to substitute a part of it to guarantee its future functioning.

This way, the stops to recharge fuel are a good occasion to realize maintaining works and equipment reviewing that can’t be inspected when the power station is working, such as design modifications for the technological optimization of  equipment and components of the plant.

Each recharge has to be studied and planned with every detail, so that its duration, the number of activities to be done and the hiring of technical staff could be far-sighted in order to do the work.

Modular homes. A social project developed in Paraguay | Prefabri-Steel

Construction of the first social modular homes in the municipality of Limpias, near Asunción, capital of the Republic of Paraguay, has been completed.

The Development is being carried out under a Promotion scheme carried out by the company GAPA with Dª. Paola Flecha as an architect.

These modular homes (a social housing project) consist of an area of 42m2 and have two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, kitchen, porch, outdoor laundry area, and a parking space for one car.

The construction system made using the 2D Bidimensional technology using the PREFABRI STEEL Type 3 Panel “Light Concrete”, both on the exterior and interior walls, and also including a thermal insulation sheet placed under the Cover metal roof.

The assembly was carried out in 5 days by local workers, supervised by an Architect of PREFABRI STEEL displaced from Spain. The assembly teams complete the following social modular home at a rate of one per day. The team has been composed of 6 workers, who have finished the house in approximately 240 hours, which is equivalent to less than 6 hours per square meter of house.

Prior to the arrival of the containers with our panels and other pieces, GAPA had proceeded to make the slab foundations, according to the plans made in coordination between the PREFABRI STEEL technicians and the local architect.

If you want to see the house’s drawing you can access in this link: plano vivienda Paraguay

In the following pictures, you can see:

  • Installation of the galvanized metal columns, on the foundation slab, and the gutters that guide and anchor the outer and inner walls.
  • Placement of the outer walls, and the cover
  • Process of plastering of walls, after the fixation of the ducts of water and electricity installations
  • Exterior appearance of the house, after its plastering and before the exterior painting
  • Interior appearance of a bedroom before the final painting, and already placed the ceiling, or false ceiling
  • Appearance of the bedroom after painting
  • Housing already completed