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A Building Concept with a Future: Modular Construction

In construction, flexibility and adaptability are crucial. Modular construction, in which prefabricated room modules are simply pieced together at the construction site, is the ideal way to meet these requirements. Efficient prefabrication minimizes costs, as well as construction and installation time. With a comprehensive range of solutions and services for planning and commissioning pluggable building installations, WAGO is a reliable partner for modular construction.

Take advantage of our products and services:

  • An integrated portfolio for pluggable electrical installation
  • A large partner network with a wide range of know-how
  • Integrated planning from a single source

Modular Construction – a Building-Block Approach

Modular construction consists of controlled production of so-called modules – prefabricated building components, usually of a standardized design – followed by modular assembly on the construction site to form a complete building. This modern construction concept offers many advantages: It makes the construction process faster and keeps it on schedule, lowers costs and keeps them predictable, maintains consistent production conditions, reduces waste on the construction site and offers a very high degree of flexibility in the subsequent lifecycle of the building. The efficient use of resources also minimizes environmental impacts, supporting sustainable construction.

Modular construction is used in many different construction projects – from residential buildings, to office buildings, to educational institutions. This construction method is especially attractive when the completed modules are standardized and produced in series – referred to as “serial construction.”

Pluggable Electrical Installation – a Key Component in Modular Construction

Pluggable electrical installations, often known as a plug-and-play systems, play a crucial role in modular construction, since such a system has the same features and requirements as conventional construction: It is carefully planned in advance and prefabricated at the factory, so all that remains to do at the construction site is plug the parts together. This efficiency and flexibility simplify component connection, reduce downtime on the construction site and make the construction process significantly faster. It is also easy to implement changes later, making pluggable building installation an ideal, cost-effective alternative for modular construction projects.

The Benefits of Pluggable Electrical Installation in Modular Construction – 10 Good Reasons to Choose This Installation Alternative:

  1. FASTER ASSEMBLY: Pre-planning and pre-assembly simplify integration on the construction site and save time.
  2. ADAPTABILITY: Restructuring is a flexible and straightforward process, so changes in building and module requirements can be accommodated quickly.
  3. MINIMUM DOWNTIME: Pre-planning, pre-assembly and protection against mismating reduce interruptions in electrical installation, decreasing the total construction time and keeping you on schedule.
  4. MODULARITY AND EXPANDABILITY: An expandable pluggable connection system supports seamless integration of new modules and technologies for future-proof building development.
  5. COST OPTIMIZATION: Precise planning and prefabrication prevent surprise expenses, cut labor costs and reduce material waste, especially in serial construction.
  6. SUSTAINABILITY: Plugs and cables can be reused and are easy to reconnect or expand, increasing module reusability and reducing resource consumption.
  7. SAFETY AND TROUBLESHOOTING: Modular structures minimize the risk of wiring errors and simplify maintenance.
  8. MODULAR VERSATILITY: Ideal for building temporary or permanent multifunctional buildings
  9. EASE OF MAINTENANCE: The WAGO WINSTA® Pluggable Connection System, WAGO’s pluggable building installation solution, is maintenance-free.
  10. CROSS-SECTOR USE: Perfect for a wide variety of modular projects – from residential buildings, to commercial facilities.

Our Products and Services for Your Modular Construction Project

Pluggable building installation systems help make a building’s entire lifecycle more efficient and sustainable – especially in projects requiring flexibility and rapid adjustments. Discover how WAGO supports you in all phases of modular construction with the right electrical installation.

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Our Custom Project Service for You

Discover our customer-specific service and support offerings for pluggable building installations in modular construction. As your individual partner, we support you from the very beginning. Our team will tailor plans for you showing how to implement your wiring with WINSTA® room by room and advise you throughout the entire planning and construction process.

Our Solution in Detail

Learn more about the WAGO WINSTA® Pluggable Connection System

WINSTA® is WAGO’s pluggable connection system. It is based on structured planning and factory pre-assembly of pluggable installation connectors; with this “plug-and-play” approach, all that’s left to do at the construction site is to plug the connectors together. It is compatible with the most important transmission types, such as DALI, SMI, KNX and SPE. This makes it ideal for the high demands of building installation, especially modular construction. With WINSTA®, you also benefit from our large partner network, which can offer you the right solutions for the wide variety of demands in electrical installation.

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WAGO Cost-Effectiveness Calculator for WINSTA®

Conventional or pluggable installation – where are the differences, and where do the benefits of WINSTA® really shine? To answer this question, we have developed cost-effectiveness calculators that show you the cost and time needed for a conventional installation compared to a pluggable installation with WINSTA®.

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