FAQ

Depending on where your building(s) are going (and in some cases the length of time the buildings will be there), you’ll likely need a Development Approval (DA) from your local regulatory authority.  Our project managers may be able to help you through this process.

No.  Many of the same materials, fixtures and fittings that are used in traditional construction are also used in modular construction.  We use a range of leading brands in the construction of our buildings and are proud of the quality of our buildings.

Modular building uses state of the art, purpose-built factories to complete much of the construction task in a production line environment.  Skilled tradespeople work as a team to deliver a high quality, reliable and consistent building, that is then transported to site and assembled.  Assembly on-site is a relatively quick and easy process, as the building is completed and any services (eg electricity, water & the like) are connected and tested.

With much of the building work taking place off-site in purpose-built factories, delays due to adverse weather are all but eliminated.  Also, time spent on-site is significantly reduced.  Depending on the complexity of the site and design, the on-site time could be as little as 3-5 days!

It really depends on the complexity of the design and the site.  What we can say with confidence, however, is that choosing to build with a modular construction company will save you time, meaning you can get in and start using your building sooner!

There are very few design restrictions with modular.  Each module is built on a steel chassis that allows us great flexibility with design.  We can add details like angled or curved walls, pitched roofs and, where needed, we’re able to build up as well as out!  Need a lift?  No problem!

Yes!  Ausco have a range of architectural and design experience in house and can lead or be a part of your design team.  Our passion is delivering buildings that you’re proud to live, work or learn in.

Ausco has a team of highly qualified, experienced project managers working across Australia.  Our team will work with you to understand your needs, design a building (or multiple buildings, depending on the size and scope of your project) to meet those needs then actively manage construction and installation for you.  All the while they’ll keep you updated as your building progresses towards completion.

Safety and Sustainability are important to Ausco Modular, too.  From a safety perspective, the controlled production environment at our factories greatly contributes to lessening the risk of injury associated with construction.  Additionally, our innovative, patented SealSafe technology removes working at heights risks on site when complexing modules together, while also giving our buildings a weather proof seal. 

Our buildings are all fitted with insulation and LED or fluorescent lighting, and we’re always making design improvements to our fleet to further improve their energy efficiency. 

Perhaps most importantly, when you build with Ausco the building itself is reusable.  If you’re hiring a building from us for a short- or medium-term need, you’ll rest easy knowing that the same building has been used before and will be used again for another project.  If you’re building a permanent building with Ausco, your finished structure can be extended or re-used in future – even relocated to another site if the need arises!

Ausco Modular recognises that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are Australia’s first people.  We acknowledge that there has been considerable loss to them – their lands, kin, languages and cultural identity.  We also acknowledge that there is significant diversity amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with various languages, lands and cultures across the areas they reside in throughout Australia which can lead others to making false assumptions that they are all alike.

With this in mind, Ausco Modular has commenced a journey towards reconciliation and have established a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).  The RAP provides a framework for organisations to support the national reconciliation movement.  Through this RAP, we will focus on building relationships and raising awareness - both internally and externally, to ensure there is shared understanding and ownership around cultural diversity and inclusion within Ausco.  As an organisation, we support a long-term commitment to the development of higher levels of engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.  We are committed to listening, learning and understanding more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and through our RAP, will establish goals to achieve this commitment which help foster a culture of respect and greater awareness.

At Ausco Modular, our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is driven by a desire to foster a culture of respect.  It is not just another business initiative, but rather a long-term cultural journey.

The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a strategic document that supports an organisation’s business plan.  It includes practical actions that will drive an organisation’s contribution to reconciliation both internally and in the communities in which it operates. There are four (4) RAP types (Reflect, Innovate, Stretch, Elevate) which set out minimum elements required from the organisation to develop respectful relationships and create meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our buildings are designed, engineered, manufactured and maintained to Australian building standards.  Our manufacturing locations are certified to the Australian Quality Standard ISO9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Our design and assembly are rigorously tested by our in-house NATA accredited testing facility, against selected sections of AS1170, AS4040 and AS4100 as well as proof testing of building tie downs and mechanical testing (windows, doors, walls, floors & ceilings).  All areas of the finished works which have an impact on safety have been designed in accordance with Building Code of Australia and Australian standards.

Please follow the guide below prior to contacting us with a maintenance request:

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When your hire period comes to an end, our team will send you a comprehensive checklist to guide you through the process. The most important elements will be to ensure all the Ausco products you hired (such as furniture and kitchen equipment) are accounted for and packed properly in the building. We will also give you instructions on preparing toilets, showers and wet areas for safe transportation. And finally, and most importantly, you will need to make sure there is no debris or loose items on the roof. As part of your responsibility as the hirer, you need to make sure nothing can come off the buildings during the transportation back to Ausco.