In offsite construction - or modular building - typically more than 80% of the construction is completed off site, and the component parts (or modules) are transported to the site for assembly. The sector is growing in popularity due to its many benefits such as less time on the construction site, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, improved quality control, reduced waste and sustainability. It can also help to address specific, local construction challenges, such as dealing with skilled labor shortages or meeting local regulations.

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Sika offers the industry's widest product ranges for waterproofing, roofing, flooring, concrete, sealing, bonding, fire protection, and protective coatings. Whether you are creating modules for commercial, retail, education, healthcare, or residential sectors, you can be sure that Sika has the best solution for your needs.

Sika - Complete Solution Provider

Reduce material handling and waste for a more
sustainable
manufacturing process
Expert specification support combining industry
knowhow
with construction products
Simplified processes to
reduce errors
and rework costs, thereby increasing outputs
Automation for
reduction
in labor costs
Industrial robotic arms with conveyor belt assembly line
High
quality
products and service to meet local and international building regulations
Safe and secure buildings with fire
protection
systems
Improve structural
integrity
and reduce weight by use of adhesives
Acoustic solutions to aid noise
reduction
and improve comfort

Construction Expertise Plus Industrial Know-how

Sika engineer consulting workers on construction site in Morocco

Delivering construction solutions that not only meet the most demanding specifications of the building industry but also improve manufacturing efficiency and quality - that is Sika’s commitment to offsite manufacturers. With extensive technical expertise and solid practical experience on every continent in all climates and environments, Sika is a highly qualified, reliable partner for your manufacturing and construction needs. Sika provides a full range of modular construction solutions in the following areas:

Passive fire systems
Joint sealing for interior and exterior applications
Roofing membranes and systems
Floor adhesives
Concrete admixtures
Bathroom pod waterproofing and tiling systems
Process optimization and production efficiencies
Technical support and onsite services
And much more

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Solutions for Modular Building

Home with green roof and roof membrane installation for offsite construction
Illustration of interior kitchen modular building during offsite construction
Illustration of bathroom pod
Sika engineer consults architect on green roof

1. Exterior Applications

For exterior applications on modular building components, Sika provides a full range of high performance solutions. Browse and click on the illustration below to see Sika's solutions for your offsite construction project, whether small-scale residential buildings or large-scale high-rise modular buildings.  

Illustration of joint sealant for air conditioning unit pipe penetration for offsite construction

Joint sealing solutions for the following uses:

  • Insulation
  • Cavity filling
  • Pipe outlets and penetrations
  • Pipes
  • Air conditioning units

Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions.

Illustration of joint sealant for door jamb insulation for offsite construction

Peripheral sealing of doors, windows and joinery.

Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions.

Illustration of joint sealant at exterior window in concrete wall
Application of facade mortars and paints - Illustration

Exterior facade coatings and systems, such as ETICS, EIFS and mortars.

Learn more about Sika facade coatings.

illustration of a Facade structural bonding application

Bonded windows and structurally glazed facades.

Learn more about Sika structural glazing solutions for facades.

Illustration of beam with intumescent coating passive fire protection

Passive fire protection for load-bearing steel structures.
Learn more about Sika's fire protection solutions for structural elements.

Illustration of prefabricated concrete panels for offsite construction

Concrete admixtures for prefabricated, precast concrete components or cast-in-place concrete.

Learn more about Sika concrete admixtures or about Sika wet precast concrete solutions.

Illustration of bolt anchoring at foundation for offsite construction
Illustration of joint sealant for window insulation for offsite construction

Expansion foams and membranes around door frames and windows.

Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions.

Illustration of roofing membrane installation for offsite construction

Waterproof and weatherproof systems for flat roofs with single-ply membranes and liquid-applied solutions.

Learn more about Sika roof systems.

Illustration of green roof terrace for offsite construction

Waterproofing and weatherproofing roof terraces and green roofs, including insulation and other system components of the green roof build-up.

Learn more about Sika green roof systems.

2. Interior Applications

For interior applications in offsite construction or modular buildings, Sika provides a wide range of products and systems. Browse by clicking on the illustration below to see Sika's solutions for your interior finishing needs, from kitchens and living rooms to offices and multi-purpose areas.

Illustration of interior skirting board adhesive for offsite construction
Illustration of joint sealant for interior vent insulation for offsite construction

Joint sealing solutions for the following uses:

  • Insulation
  • Cavity filling
  • Airtight sealing
  • Passive fire protection

Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions or about Sika firestop systems for passive fire protection.

Illustration of passive fire protection collar, board and sealant at pipe penetration

Passive fire protection for joint sealing, cavities and more.

Learn more about Sika's firestop systems for joints.

Passive fire protection for load-bearing structures on steel and for wood and wood derivatives.
Learn more about Sika's fire protection solutions for structural elements.

Illustration of joint sealant for interior window insulation for offsite construction

Peripheral sealing of doors, windows and joinery.

Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions.

Illustration of joint sealant for interior window insulation for offsite construction
Illustration of interior sandwich panel adhesive for offsite construction
Illustration of interior tiling adhesives and sealant for offsite construction

Floor and wall tiling sealants, adhesives and waterproofing systems.

Learn more about Sika tile setting systems.

Illustration of prefabricated concrete panels for offsite construction

Concrete admixtures for prefabricated, precast concrete components or cast-in-place concrete.

Learn more about Sika concrete admixtures or about Sika wet precast concrete solutions.

Illustration of kitchen sink joint sealant for offsite construction

Sanitary sealants at kitchen sinks and other joints.

Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions.

Illustration of interior kitchen floor adhesive application during offsite construction

Liquid-applied flooring, primer, leveling and floor adhesives for soft floor and wood floor installation.

Learn more about Sika flooring and floor adhesive solutions.

Illustration of wall leveling for interior finishing concrete wall by window

Interior wall leveling, plastering and paints for smooth finished walls, as well as hygienic wall coatings.

Learn more about Sika wall finishing systems and hygienic wall coatings.

3. Modular Bathroom Pods

Using modular bathroom pods lowers construction costs by reducing construction time, improving quality and reducing on-site rework. With traditional building, a multitude of trades need to be well-coordinated to complete the bathroom installation. This requires a high degree of supervision and management on site to ensure correct sequencing and quality of work from plumbers, electricians, tilers, sealant applicators, interior designers, carpenters, and other specialists.

Bathroom pods eliminate most of these issues. Savings from waste, reduced construction times and improved quality result in better performance during use, cost savings and earlier income streams from the project. Bathrooms built in a factory offer fewer defects and allow the bathroom pod manufacturer the ability to research and implement aesthetic and functional innovations to improve the bathroom pod quality.

For bathroom pods and wet rooms, including in shipping and offshore constructions with IMO qualified solutions, Sika provides expertise with a wide range of products and systems.

Illustration of roofing membrane installation for offsite construction

Roof system buildups including membranes, insulation, vapor barriers and liquid-applied solutions.

Learn more about Sika roof systems.

Fire Resistant Penetration Seal Illustration

Firestop systems for passive fire protection, especially for the following areas:

  • Ducts and cabling
  • Service and utility penetration seals
  • Joint sealing
  • Linear seals
  • Cavity barriers
  • Pipe collars

Learn more about Sika passive fire protection.

Sealing around bathtub with Sika Sanisil sealant

Adhesives and sealants at bathtub, sink and other joints and fittings.

Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions and construction adhesives.

Illustration of interior sandwich panel adhesive for offsite construction
Illustration of waterproofing mortar under tiled wall and floor in shower wet room

Waterproofing systems, including grouts, tapes and more for wet rooms, showers and bathroom pods.

Learn more about Sika waterproofing systems.

Tile setting in bathroom with Sika Ceram cementitious tile adhesive

Wall tiling adhesives, grouts, sealants and waterproofing systems.

Learn more about Sika tile setting systems.

Tile Setting System Illustration

Floor tiling adhesives, grouts, sealants and waterproofing systems.

Learn more about Sika tile setting systems.

Illustration of interior sandwich panel adhesive for offsite construction
Wall levelling with Sika levelling plaster for concrete surface

Interior wall leveling, plastering and paints for smooth finished walls.

Learn more about Sika wall finishing systems.

Facade Panel Fixing Illustration
Illustration of prefabricated concrete panels for offsite construction

Concrete admixtures for prefabricated, precast concrete components or cast-in-place concrete.

Learn more about Sika concrete admixtures or about Sika wet precast concrete solutions.

4. Technical Support

Sika Slovenia – Team Waterproofing and Roofing

With Sika technical support, we go beyond the supply of materials - we can assist with the development, testing and design, through to supporting your implementation and process optimization in modular building production.

Sika has unrivalled experience in many manufacturing applications, such as automotive, transportation, marine, appliances and renewable energy. Also, Sika is the global technology leader in specialist chemicals for building and construction, providing products and complete system solutions for architectural and structural concrete, waterproofing, steel corrosion and fire protection, roof systems, flooring and wall finishes, sealing and adhesives, plus so much more.

These are just a few examples of how Sika can help optimize, improve and streamline offsite construction projects:

Provide products and system solutions from the basement to the roof
Increase automation for reduction in labor costs
Help with fast production time to reduce cycles and increase outputs
Ensure safe, secure buildings with fire protection systems
Improve structural integrity and reduce weight by use of adhesives
Supply acoustic solutions to aid noise reduction and improve comfort
Give expert specification support, combining industry knowhow with construction products

All this, of course, will help you deliver your projects more efficiently, meeting the highest specification. With Sika as your partner, you will be ready to meet the increasing demands of the future of modular building.