Both types of buildings have their own advantages and disadvantages, so in this article, we will isolate both types of buildings and give you scenarios that might help your situation so that you can pick what type of building suits you the most. Is it metal buildings or modular buildings?

Differences

Metal buildings are harder to build than modular buildings but are flexible, aesthetic, strong, durable and have more options. This means that you have the freedom to design your building and it will be done. While modular buildings tend to be less flexible, it is huge (if built together), it can expand easily, easier labor, quick and efficient. Modular buildings came from the concept of modules and that is stacking up pre-made buildings to make one whole building and that is why it is easier to build modular buildings.

Modular Buildings

Advantages

Modular buildings have less time to put in together, just stack it up following the blueprint or the plan, waste materials are lessen on this type of building this means that modular buildings are eco-friendly, no tools are at the risk of being left in the construction site, low labor meaning less man-power to execute the plan, many construction can be done simultaneously, Labor reduces tragedies and lessen the risk rate of construction sites, Building these buildings are much faster than traditional ones, and are easy to expand because it is like lego pieces that you can attach to expand more

Disadvantages

However, there are downsides of modular buildings namely: Transporting modules can be risky and hard depending on the place of delivery, Flexibility and versatility is limited, Design, style, and uniqueness might not be preferred by the buyer, Modular buildings should be approved first in your area, The size of modular buildings can be disturbing so consult anyone in your area first, and These types of buildings are hard to resell because of the lack of sturdiness

Metal Buildings

Advantages

Let us now tackle the advantages of metal buildings: Firstly is that many different styles to choose from (you will be the designer and the output will match your taste), Metal buildings are flexible and versatile compared to modular buildings, If you have the best type of steel, the labor time and process needs less time and effort, metal buildings are guaranteed to be strong and is a good shelter, less maintenance because it is durable and strong, and the price surely is worth it for metal buildings. 

Disadvantages

Though given with a handful of advantages, there are still disadvantages for metal buildings. You should ask for permission from any representative in your area if metal buildings are allowed, transportation of materials is harder, risk of tragedies is higher compared to modular buildings because of scaffoldings and the process of building it, better designs and flexibility but higher the price, and low budget means low quality steel means bad final output for the building. 

Key Takeaway

Each type of building has its own strengths and weaknesses so it is really up to you as a chooser what your scenario is, because I am pretty sure that there is only one type of building that will prevail for one particular scenario. So just do more research and look at every factor to consider, may it be your budget, the space, the benefits to the environment, the situation in your area, and maybe even just your own personal preference.