Traditional brick construction still has its place — but it simply can’t match the speed, precision, sustainability, or long-term value of a modern modular home.
At Gabitie, we don’t just offer faster builds — we offer a fundamentally better way to create living spaces. Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, or local authority, this is your guide to why modular construction outperforms brick at every stage.
Modular (Gabitie)
Off-site manufacture and on-site prep happen in parallel
Controlled factory build in any weather
Installed and ready in as little as 6–8 weeks from sign-off
On-site assembly in days — not months
Predictable programme with no weather delays
Brick
Sequential, trade-by-trade build on site
Delays from weather, workforce shortages, and supply issues
Material price fluctuations and subcontractor variables
Budget overruns are common
Result: Modular keeps your costs under control. Brick often exceeds budget.
4. Structural Performance
Modular (Gabitie)
Engineered steel frame via GabitieHybridTech™
Higher strength-to-weight ratio than masonry
Lifetime structural and corrosion warranties
Designed for seismic, wind and snow loads
Integrated fire, acoustic, and thermal systems
Brick
Heavy structure, rigid and harder to modify
Deeper foundations often required
Structural performance depends on site workmanship
Result: Modular offers engineered strength, flexibility and longevity. Brick is limited by weight and technique.
5. Sustainability
Modular (Gabitie)
98% recyclable steel with 40% reclaimed content
Off-site fabrication = dramatically less site waste
Lower carbon footprint via GabitieGreen™ initiative
Energy-efficient upgrades available as standard
Brick
High on-site waste
Energy-intensive production
Repeated deliveries and heavy materials
Result: Modular is the sustainable choice. Brick carries a heavy carbon footprint.
6. On-Site Disruption
Modular (Gabitie)
Fast install means less time on site
Minimal noise, dust, and disruption
Smaller work crews = lower impact on neighbours
Ideal for tight, urban, or sensitive plots
Brick
Long construction phase
Scaffolding, noise, deliveries, and mess
Greater risk of site-related issues
Result: Modular is quiet, clean, and neighbour-friendly. Brick is disruptive and slow.
7. Predictability & Safety
Modular (Gabitie)
Factory-built in a safe, indoor setting
RAMS, CSCS, SMSTS supervision included
Reduced working-at-height risks
Controlled lifting and handling procedures
Brick
Entire structure built at height, in the open
Variable conditions increase safety risks
Greater exposure for trades over longer durations
Result: Modular construction is safer by design. Brick carries more risk.
8. Design Flexibility
Modular (Gabitie)
Large spans, high ceilings, and open-plan layouts
Easy to extend or reconfigure in the future
Ideal for multi-unit schemes and scalable growth
Brick
Limited by structural walls
Expensive and complex to modify
Major interventions needed for layout changes
Benefit
Modular (Gabitie)
Traditional Brick
Delivery Speed
6–8 weeks, days on site
4–9 months
Programme Risk
Very Low
High
Quality Control
Factory Precision
Site Variable
Cost Certainty
Fixed Price
Frequently Overruns
Structural Performance
Engineered Steel + Lifetime Warranty
Depends on Workmanship
Sustainability
Low Waste, Recyclable, GabitieGreen™
High Waste, High Carbon
Site Disruption
Minimal
Significant
Future Adaptability
High
Low
Choose the Smarter Build
Gabitie modular isn’t just a faster alternative — it’s a smarter, stronger, and more sustainable solution for homes, extensions and multi-unit developments across the UK.
