In today’s fast-paced construction industry, the need for flexible and adaptable infrastructure design approaches has become abundantly clear. Addressing ever-increasing demands on infrastructure and the importance of sustainable design necessitate innovative solutions. These solutions also help reduce the costs of overhauls or extensive replacements that are often needed with traditional design methods.
One area where this flexibility can be shown is in the use of relocatable and retrofittable access ramps. These systems offer a time-saving, sustainable alternative to traditional, permanent structures. Unlike fixed ramp solutions, which require significant time, labour, and resources to install, relocatable ramps can be quickly assembled and adjusted to meet changing needs.
As a leading designer and manufacturer of modular products such as access ramps and handrail systems, Moddex understands how products like ours can contribute to improved flexibility, project time savings and a more sustainable future.
A traditional ramp approach Vs a relocatable ramp approach
‘Use structures longer’ – a key principle of sustainable construction
Whether we like it or not, construction has a consequential impact on the environment. Data shows that the world’s construction environment is responsible for 37% of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. In Australia, it is responsible for one-fifth of all our emissions.
Meeting a key principle of sustainable construction – using structures longer – can help mitigate this impact. Sustainable building solutions include products that are designed, produced and integrated efficiently, in order to minimise environmental impact – products that have been created using renewable or recycled materials, produced with minimal waste output or those that are designed for long-term use and reusability.
Unlike traditional fixed ramps, relocatable ramps, such as Moddex’s Ezibilt ramp, walkway and stair systems, are designed to be easily dismantled, relocated and reassembled with minimal effort, making them ideal for sites where accessibility needs may evolve over time, for example, a portable school building.
Whether it’s a construction site needing temporary access or a public facility undergoing renovations, relocatable and retrofittable ramps ensure that accessibility can be maintained without the need to manufacture new ramps. Reusing ramps not only provides practical benefits but also aligns with sustainability goals by reducing waste and promoting the reuse of materials.
Boasting an impressive design life of up to 50 years, the Moddex Ezibilt system represents a commitment to sustainability and flexibility. This longevity translates into reduced waste and replacement frequency, setting a new benchmark for eco-conscious construction.
Ease of installation and time savings
Relocatable and retrofittable ramps are a significant solution for faster, more efficient building.
Due to the modular design, the installation process only requires minimal tools and technical skills. Unlike traditional, slow and labour-intensive ramp systems such as those made from concrete, relocatable systems like the Moddex Ezibilt system, can be installed in a fraction of the time. These systems typically arrive on-site as prefabricated kits, reducing the need for complex on-site measurements and allowing for installation within just a couple of days.
Clients have shared positive feedback on this time-saving benefit.
Papakura Water Treatment Plant – Darren Fenton, Brian Perry Civil:
“The advantage to us is the time-saving. [To build a ramp] this would have typically taken us 3 weeks and you’d have to throw in council inspections in between and we’d need a fairly skilled labour force to do it. The advantage of using the Ezibilt system was that we could provide the concrete slab, walk away and Moddex came and built it within 2 days.”
“Saved us a lot of time on site. Meant our guys could get on with other time critical tasks, and not have to be worrying about things like that, which take a while to build if you’re doing it traditionally.”
Cost-effectiveness
When it comes to cost-effectiveness, relocatable ramps offer significant advantages over traditional ramps.
One of the key benefits is their long-term savings. The relocatable design provides further cost savings by allowing ramps to be easily moved and reused as needs change, avoiding the expense of purchasing new systems.
Ausco Modular:
“[Ezibilt Modular Ramp] enables us to get a ramp in nice and quickly and provides a cost-effective solution [for] our clients’ needs for appropriate and compliant access.”
Lean On Moddex
At Moddex, we take pride in being a leading designer of modular handrails and access ramps. We understand the importance of designing and manufacturing products that contribute to sustainability, efficiency and adaptability.
When you need sustainable, efficient, quality ramp systems, Lean On Moddex.
