Engineering Capabilities

Engineering Excellence

Every MODURA module is engineered to perform under the most demanding conditions. Our in-house engineering team combines structural analysis, BIM coordination, MEP pre-integration, fire engineering, and acoustic and thermal performance analysis into a single, seamless workflow — ensuring every building meets or exceeds the most rigorous international standards.

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Core Disciplines

Six Engineering Domains, One Integrated Team

Modular construction demands engineering precision at every stage. Our six core disciplines work together from concept through commissioning, with no information lost between handoffs.

Structural Engineering

Full structural analysis to Eurocodes EN 1990–1999 covering five distinct load cases: factory lift, transport, crane, stacking, and in-service. Cold-formed and hot-rolled steel design for buildings up to 40+ storeys.

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BIM & Digital Delivery

ISO 19650-compliant BIM Level 2 workflows, with all modules modelled to LOD 500 as-built detail. Clash detection, 4D sequencing, and digital twin handover documentation for the full asset lifecycle.

MEP Pre-Integration

HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing risers, and fire suppression systems fully coordinated and installed within the factory environment. Pre-commissioned mechanical and electrical systems reduce site work by up to 60%.

Fire Engineering

Fire resistance rated to BS EN 13501, with compartmentation strategies delivering up to 120 minutes integrity and insulation. Full CFD smoke modelling and evacuation analysis for every project.

Acoustic & Thermal

Airborne sound insulation DnT,w + Ctr ≥ 45dB between modules. Thermal transmittance U-values as low as 0.15 W/m²K, exceeding Part L requirements. Independently verified by UKAS-accredited laboratories.

Sustainable Design

LEED Gold and BREEAM Excellent certifiable designs. Whole-life embodied carbon assessment to BS EN 15978, with 70% less construction waste and 30% lower upfront carbon versus traditional construction.

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Design Philosophy

Engineering-First Approach

In modular construction, engineering decisions made at the concept stage determine everything that follows. Unlike traditional construction where design and engineering run on parallel tracks, our engineering-first approach front-loads structural analysis, MEP coordination, and fire strategy before a single steel section is cut.

This means every module is analysed for five load cases — factory lift, transport, crane, stacking, and in-service — before production begins. Clash detection in the BIM model eliminates fit issues that would otherwise surface on site. Fire compartmentation is engineered into the module geometry, not retrofitted after assembly.

  • All six engineering disciplines engaged from Day 1 of design
  • BIM federated model updated in real time across all disciplines
  • Five load cases analysed per module before fabrication release
  • Full MEP coordination completed in the digital model, not on site
  • Fire strategy integrated into structural and architectural design
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Digital Delivery

BIM & Digital Engineering

Our ISO 19650-compliant BIM processes ensure every stakeholder works from a single source of truth, from concept design through to digital twin handover.

ISO 19650 Compliance

Full BIM Level 2 delivery in accordance with ISO 19650-1 and 19650-2. Common Data Environment (CDE) with controlled information exchange at each project stage.

LOD 500 Modelling

Every module modelled to LOD 500 as-built fidelity: structural connections, MEP routing, fire stopping, and architectural finishes all represented in the federated model.

4D Sequencing

Construction sequencing linked to the BIM model enables logistics optimisation: module delivery phasing, crane positioning, and just-in-time site assembly all visualised before mobilisation.

Digital Twin Handover

Complete as-built BIM dataset delivered at handover for facilities management. Asset registers, maintenance schedules, and warranty tracking linked to the model.

Building Services

MEP Pre-Integration

Factory-installed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems eliminate the coordination chaos of traditional site work and deliver higher quality through controlled assembly conditions.

HVAC Systems

Ducted ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), fan coil units, or VRF systems pre-installed and balanced in-factory. Only inter-module duct connections required on site.

Electrical Distribution

Consumer units, containment, wiring looms, and outlet circuits pre-installed to BS 7671 (18th Edition). Each module tested for continuity and insulation resistance before leaving the factory.

Plumbing & Drainage

Pressurised plumbing tested at 150% working pressure. Soil and waste stacks with pre-formed fire collars. Inter-module connections via accessible service risers in dedicated zones.

Fire Suppression

Sprinkler systems to BS 9251 or NFPA 13, pre-fitted within module ceiling voids. Riser connections at module interfaces with dry-test certification from the factory.

Life Safety & Comfort

Fire Engineering & Acoustic Performance

Two disciplines where modular construction demands exceptional rigour. Our fire engineering and acoustic design teams work together to deliver safety without compromise.

Fire Engineering

BS EN 13501 & 120-Minute Protection

Our fire engineering strategy is built into the module design from the start. Compartmentation boundaries are defined at the module interface, with fire-resistant boards, intumescent seals, and cavity barriers integrated during factory assembly — not retrofitted on site.

Every project undergoes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) smoke modelling and timed evacuation analysis using Pathfinder or equivalent software. Fire resistance ratings are verified through full-scale furnace testing to BS EN 13501-2, with loadbearing modules achieving up to 120 minutes REI classification.

  • Up to 120 min structural fire resistance (REI 120)
  • BS EN 13501-1 reaction-to-fire classification throughout
  • CFD smoke modelling and ASET/RSET evacuation analysis
  • Intumescent cavity barriers at every module joint
  • Approved Document B and BS 9999 compliant strategies
Acoustic & Thermal

DnT,w + Ctr ≥ 45dB, U = 0.15

Modular buildings face unique acoustic challenges at the module-to-module interface. Our double-wall separation system delivers airborne sound insulation exceeding DnT,w + Ctr 45dB between dwelling units — verified by UKAS-accredited laboratory testing to BS EN ISO 16283-1.

Thermal performance is engineered for long-term energy cost reduction. Our standard building envelope achieves U-values of 0.15 W/m²K for walls and 0.13 W/m²K for roofs, with thermal bridging minimised through continuous insulation strategies and thermally broken connections at all module interfaces.

  • DnT,w + Ctr ≥ 45dB airborne between units
  • Impact sound L'nT,w ≤ 52dB on separating floors
  • Wall U-value 0.15 W/m²K, roof 0.13 W/m²K
  • PSI-value thermal bridging analysis per module detail
  • 25% above IECC / Part L baseline energy performance
60Year Design Life
5Load Cases Analysed
±2mmManufacturing Tolerance
ISO 19650BIM Level 2

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