This case study documents the completion of a 51-meter modular labor camp accommodation project delivered by DXH Container, featuring a large-scale, single-story accommodation block designed for remote workforce housing. The structure spans 51,170 mm and integrates 20+ individual sleeping rooms arranged in a double-row configuration with a central corridor—offering efficient and rapidly deployable living quarters for workers in field environments.
The modular labor camp housing was engineered, prefabricated, and installed as a flat-pack container structure with a corrugated steel roof, sandwich panel wall cladding, and durable structural framing. It exemplifies DXH Container's ability to deliver turnkey modular labor camp solutions to the oil & gas, construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Prefabricated Flat-Pack Container Dormitory |
| Overall Length | 51,170 mm |
| Building Width | 9,820 mm |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 4,000 mm (Right Master Suite) |
| Room Width | 3,790 mm per room |
| Corridor Width | 1,800 mm (central shared corridor) |
| Room Layout | Double-row: North + South facing rooms |
| Total Room Count | Approximately 26 rooms (13 per side) |
| Structure Type | Light steel frame + sandwich panel |
| Roof Type | Blue gabled corrugated steel |
| Wall Panel | White finish sandwich panel |
| Deployment Site | Desert / arid environment |
| Application | Workforce camp/labor accommodation camp |
Contact us now for a free consultation and personalized quote for your specific modular labor camp. Our team will work closely with you to customize the layout, materials, and specifications based on your project scope, budget, and local regulations.
Each labor camp room is furnished with a bed, a work desk, a wall-mounted storage unit, and a private en-suite toilet/shower area, as shown in the plan view. The en-suite bathrooms are positioned along the exterior wall, allowing direct window ventilation—an important hygienic design consideration for long-term camp occupation.
| Category | Construction and Materials |
|---|---|
| Structural Frame | Hot-dip galvanized steel frame Steel purlins and girts Bolt-together field assembly |
| Wall and Roof Panels | Insulated sandwich panels (50-150 mm or customized, fire class A / B) Pre-painted color-steel wall and roof panels Tongue-and-groove interlocking panel joints — weathertight without sealant dependency Corrugated color-coated galvanized steel |
| Doors and Windows | Steel door with lever handle and mortise lock Aluminum frame, double-glazed |
| Interior Fit-Out | WPC (wood-plastic composite) flooring Electrical wiring for each room Bathroom (toilet and shower, hot/cold water + drain) HVAC prep (wall sleeve for split AC) |
Every detail of this modular labor camp accommodation is fully customizable. You can choose from different sandwich panel thicknesses, interior finishes, bed layouts, and the number of bathrooms to suit local climates or specific requirements. Contact us today for a personalized quote tailored to your project size, budget, and local regulations.
Each labor camp housing structure is shipped in standard shipping containers as flat-pack kits. These panel-based modules require no heavy-duty cranes for most assembly stages. The structure is deployed on a pre-prepared gravel and compacted soil subgrade, with concrete footings at each column location. The integrated base frame evenly distributes the load, making it suitable for sites lacking the infrastructure for deep strip foundations.
Below are examples of common workforce camp applications and real-world implementations by DXH Container in these scenarios:
The modular nature of the flat-pack system means the building length can be scaled up or down by adding or removing bays—making it equally applicable to camps housing 20 workers or 200+ workers.
DXH Container has over a decade of specialized experience in the design, manufacture, and deployment of prefabricated modular buildings, dedicated to meeting the demanding requirements of industrial and humanitarian housing. Our factory in Suzhou, China, operates in strict compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards, and comprehensive structural calculations and load testing documentation support each project.
Ready to start your Modular Labor Camp Accommodation project? Contact DXH Container today for a free consultation and project quotation.
Based on the floor plan shown in this case study, each room is designed for single or double occupancy, giving a total capacity of 20–40 residents, depending on your occupancy standard. We can customize the room size and bed configuration—including bunk bed setups—to maximize headcount within the same structural footprint.
Pricing depends on insulation specification, fit-out level, HVAC inclusion, and destination port. DXH Container provides detailed, itemized quotations within 24 hours of receiving your project brief. Contact our sales team for a project-specific proposal.
Yes. A portable labor camp can be disassembled into panel kits and structural modules, reloaded onto flatbed trucks or containers, transported to a new site, and reassembled. Structural components are designed for multiple assembly/disassembly cycles without degradation.
DXH Container offers vairous insulation cores for wall and roof panels, such as EPS (expanded polystyrene) — cost-effective, suitable for mild to moderate climates; Rock wool — excellent fire resistance (A non-combustible rating), suitable for high-risk industrial environments; PU (polyurethane) — highest thermal performance, recommended for extreme cold or heat environments where air conditioning and heating loads must be minimized. Panel thickness options range from 50 mm to 200 mm. Our engineering team will recommend the appropriate specification based on your climate data and energy efficiency targets.
DXH Container structures are engineered to comply with international standards. Our factory is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with material test certificates, and CE marking for applicable components.
The modular labor accommodation camp can be easily expanded in the future. For example, by modifying standard containers, two small rooms can be combined into a single larger labor accommodation, or facilities such as dining halls, lounges, and medical stations can be added. We recommend reserving space for future expansion when planning the initial foundation layout to avoid foundation modifications later on.
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