What Should an Overseas Buyer Confirm About Module Transport and Installation? |

Transport Constraints

Module size is often limited by the road, not by the factory or the design.

• Maximum width, height and length permitted on the destination route
• Weight limits on bridges and restrictions on abnormal loads
• Container versus flat-rack or break-bulk shipping for larger modules
• Lashing points and protection for finished surfaces during transit

Lifting and Setting

The crane plan must be built around the module, not adapted to it later.

• Lifting points and slinging arrangement designed into the module
• Crane capacity at the required radius, not at maximum rating
• Ground bearing capacity under outriggers
• Setting tolerances and shim arrangement at the foundation interface

Installation Sequence and Handover

Sequence errors cause rework that factory quality cannot fix.

• Order of setting modules and closing structural connections
• Weather-tight strategy during the open-joint period
• Temporary bracing until permanent connections are complete
• Inspection and snag list before services are commissioned

Frequently Asked Questions

Should modules be shipped finished or as shells?

Finished modules reduce site work but cost more to move. The right split depends on local labour cost and transport limits.

What if the site crane is smaller than planned?

Options include splitting into smaller modules, using a larger crane from the street, or a panelised approach. This must be decided before fabrication.

How is transport damage handled?

Photograph on arrival before unloading, record on the delivery note and notify the supplier the same day so the claim is traceable.