‌Which Construction Model Wins in Global Markets?

‌1. Construction period: speed and flexibility‌

The core advantage of container houses lies in modular prefabrication. In overseas projects, 90% of the components are processed in the factory and only need to be assembled on site, which greatly shortens the construction period (usually 1/3 of traditional buildings) and is less affected by weather and labor shortages. Traditional buildings need to be constructed step by step from foundation to structure, with complex processes and long cycles, especially in Europe and the United States where labor costs are high, the time cost may rise significantly.

‌2. Maintenance cost: durability and sustainability‌

Container houses are made of weathering steel, which is naturally corrosion-resistant and structurally stable, and the long-term maintenance requirements are lower than traditional buildings. Traditional buildings require regular maintenance of roofs, walls, pipe systems, etc., especially in extreme climate areas (such as rainy and snowy Northern Europe or high temperatures in the Middle East), where the maintenance frequency and complexity are higher. In addition, container houses can be renovated as a whole and replaced with modules to reduce the impact of maintenance on functions, while traditional building renovations often require large-scale demolition, resulting in significant waste of resources.

‌3. Energy efficiency: miniaturization and renovation potential‌

The compact space of container houses makes it easier to achieve efficient energy management. Overseas cases show that by adding solar panels, double-layer insulation and intelligent temperature control systems, their energy consumption can be reduced by 30%-50% compared with traditional buildings. Although traditional buildings can optimize energy efficiency through design (such as passive houses), the cost of renovating existing structures is high, and it is difficult to avoid energy loss in large spaces.