The Growth of Prefab Medical Infrastructure with Nest-In’s Prefab Solutions
All over the world and especially in India, the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered numerous aspects of life for how individuals, businesses, and governments operate. The healthcare sector has faced immense pressure and demand. The shortage of medical facilities, particularly in areas in India that are remote, has created the urgent need for adaptable, rapid, and robust construction solutions. This is where prefabricated healthcare facilities, like those offered by Tata Steel Nest-In, have proven invaluable.
Benefits of Nest-In’s Prefabricated Healthcare Solutions
In India, the adoption of prefab medical infrastructure is on the rise due to its numerous benefits over traditional construction methods. Nest-In from the house of Tata Steel is a leading provider of prefab construction solutions in India. For the construction of healthcare facilities, Nest-In offers HabiNest, an LGSF-based solution, and MobiNest, a modular-based solution. Both solutions are much faster than RCC construction methods, and are more sustainable and durable as well.
Here are some key advantages:
Faster Construction
Nest-In’s prefab construction process is at least 2x faster than RCC construction methods. Since the prefab building components are made to precision in a factory and transported to the site only for final installation (in case of MobiNest) or final assembly (in case of HabiNest), there is reduced dependency on transportation infrastructure and a large labour force. Additionally, the initial process of manufacturing is not hampered or stopped by adverse weather.
HabiNest and MobiNest structures for healthcare can be set up very quickly in areas where natural and biological disasters have struck, in remote communities, and in times of urgent need such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environmental Sustainability
Nest-In’s prefab construction uses 48% less fresh water than RCC construction methods. Additionally, 65% less material sources are used, and there is 53% less greenhouse gas impact than RCC construction.
Moreover, the steel components from the prefab structures can be reused or recycled at the end of the product lifecycle.
High Customisability
Nest-In’s prefab construction solutions offer high flexibility for unique healthcare facility designs. The healthcare structures can be modified easily or expanded to meet future needs without significant disruptions.
For instance, Nest-In has built a modular hospital in Bijapur, Karnataka in a specific shape as requested by the customer. In Faridabad, Nest-In constructed a COVID-19 isolation ward facility and easily fulfilled a particular set of requirements. Read the case study below.
Superior Quality
Nest-In’s prefab structures are built with the strength and trust of Tata Steel. They are made predominantly with steel frames and fibre-gypsum boards for a robust and stable frame. Necessary insulation material provides good-quality thermal and noise insulation. Additionally, there is strict quality control at every step of the construction process, and Nest-In prides itself on providing top-quality solutions to its customers.
Applications of Prefab Construction in Healthcare
Patient rooms with sanitation facilities
Isolation wards
Emergency clinics and quarantine wards for disaster-struck areas
Intensive care units
Vaccination centres
Testing labs
Additionally, utilities like heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) units can be installed quickly and easily.
Case Study – District Hospital in Faridabad
During the second wave of COVID-19, Haryana faced a dire shortage of medical infrastructure. Under the guidance of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, Nest-In constructed a 96-bed modular COVID-19 isolation facility. It was set up with 96 beds and 23 cabins: 16 cabins for patients, 6 for washrooms, and 1 for doctors’ utility. Each patient room had 2 ACs and 6 medical beds that were integrated with oxygen pipelines. Additionally, all the cubicles were interconnected as per the customisation request, to make it easy for the doctors to move around.
Despite challenges such as monsoon rains and lockdown restrictions, the Nest-In team delivered the facility within 3 months. This project highlighted the speed, quality, and adaptability of Nest-In’s MobiNest modular construction solutions.
Moving Toward Fast and Sustainable Prefab Medical Infrastructure
Tata Steel Nest-In’s MobiNest and HabiNest solutions can be tailored to various applications in the healthcare sector. These solutions are not only ideal for current demands but also future-proof, ensuring reliable and sustainable results. With expertise in prefab hospital construction, Nest-In is committed to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that meet the unique challenges of the healthcare industry.
Posted in Nest-In on May 10, 2024.
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