Welcome to CompactHabit

We build innovation


CompactHabit was created with a view to solve some of the problems existing in the construction sector. After years of research and development, CompactHabit has opted for the offsite and industrialized construction of volumetric modules that are fully finished and equipped in the factory: the innovative “eMii®” system (Edificación Modular Integral Industrializada or Offsite Integral Modular Building).

Compared with the traditional system, this procedure developed by CompactHabit is innovative in 4 fundamental aspects:

  • Process innovation
  • Product innovation
  • Technology innovation
  • Business model innovation

These innovations allow us to overcome the weaknesses of the traditional system by:

  • Rationalizing the construction process.
  • Increasing the level of construction quality.
  • Avoiding frequent deviations in costs and timeframes.
  • Reducing the sector's high accident rate, preventing occupational risks.
  • Improving working conditions for staff.
  • Minimizing waste generation.
  • Generating economies of scale.

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Concrete module

Concrete module

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Offsite Integral Modular Buildings, eMii® system

CompactHabit has introduced in 2009 the Offsite Integral Modular Buildings, eMii® system, to enable the large-scale production of finished concrete and hybrid modules. The system is currently in-use in Spain, France and Switzerland.  

The system entails the manufacture of large, three-dimensional 4-sided monolithic modules of reinforced concrete (eMii-C) or hybrid steel-concrete (eMii-CS). They are routed through an assembly process of the various components, building services and materials until they leave the production facility fully equipped and with the interior finished to customer specifications.  

The production solution adopted for the eMii-C module involves the manufacture of a single piece of concrete in two braced stages. To achieve this, a mould was developed, as well as proprietary formwork that enables horizontal concreting phases, thereby solving the problem of mix placement from above. The mechanical formwork can be adapted to different lengths, heights and widths.      

All our buildings are relocatable. As a "nomadic" construction, the system is based on repeating units of varying sizes and heights up to 8-9 floors high (eMii-C) or higher (eMii-CS).   

CompactHabit’s scope ranges from student dorms to multi-family dwellings, offices, hotels, schools, and other institutional markets.  

CompactHabit has got the ETA  (European Technical Assessment) and CE label.

ETA - European Technical Assessment CE Label Company accreditations

Offsite Integral Modular Buildings, eMii® system

CompactHabit has introduced in 2009 the Offsite Integral Modular Buildings, eMii® system, to enable the large-scale production of finished concrete and hybrid modules. The system is currently in-use in Spain, France and Switzerland.  

The system entails the manufacture of large, three-dimensional 4-sided monolithic modules of reinforced concrete (eMii-C) or hybrid steel-concrete (eMii-CS). They are routed through an assembly process of the various components, building services and materials until they leave the production facility fully equipped and with the interior finished to customer specifications.  

The production solution adopted for the eMii-C module involves the manufacture of a single piece of concrete in two braced stages. To achieve this, a mould was developed, as well as proprietary formwork that enables horizontal concreting phases, thereby solving the problem of mix placement from above. The mechanical formwork can be adapted to different lengths, heights and widths.      

All our buildings are relocatable. As a "nomadic" construction, the system is based on repeating units of varying sizes and heights up to 8-9 floors high (eMii-C) or higher (eMii-CS).   

CompactHabit’s scope ranges from student dorms to multi-family dwellings, offices, hotels, schools, and other institutional markets.  

CompactHabit has got the ETA  (European Technical Assessment) and CE label.

ETA - European Technical Assessment CE Label Company accreditations

LATEST BLOGS

2024

17 December, 2024
BLOG17 December, 2024

CompactHabit awarded for Modular Construction system at the Carles Ferrer Salat awards by Foment del Treball

We have received the important recognition of SME of the Year at the prestigious Carles Ferrer Salat Awards by Foment del Treball. This award highlights the […]
21 November, 2024
BLOG21 November, 2024

Modular Construction in Primary Care Centers: speed, efficiency, and quality

CompactHabit has recently built Primary Care Centers (CAP) for the Catalan Health Service in Tarragona, Igualada, Esplugues de Llobregat, and Santa Perpètua de Mogoda using the […]
31 October, 2024
CompactHabit reb premis per innovacio en construcció modular
BLOG31 October, 2024

CompactHabit wins the APCE innovation and new technologies award

The industrialized construction system by CompactHabit has been awarded wih the innovation and new technologies prize by the Association of Building Developers and Constructors of Catalonia […]
2 October, 2024
BLOG2 October, 2024

CompactHabit: 15 Years Building Concrete Three-Dimensional Modular Buildings

This year at CompactHabit, we are celebrating 15 years of innovation in modular construction. Since 2009, when we completed our first modular building, we have transformed […]

2023

27 September, 2023
BLOG27 September, 2023

The Catalan press echoes the Housing in c/ Marroc in Barcelona

The Catalan press echoes the assembly of the houses we are building on c/ Marroc in Barcelona. Different media, such as TV3, Betevé or La Vanguardia, among others, have […]
12 May, 2023
BLOG12 May, 2023

Visit of the Housing and Rehabilitation Councilor of the Barcelona City Council to the CompactHabit factory

We have had the privilege of receiving the visit of Mrs. Lucia Martin, Councilor for Housing and Rehabilitation of the Barcelona City Council, to our Compact […]
15 March, 2023
BLOG15 March, 2023

COMPACTHABIT in the Master’s Degree: DIRECCIÓ D’EMPRESES IMMOBILIÀRIES INNOVADORES (MDEI+I) – 5a EDICIÓ

On March 8, the participants in the master visited our facilities in Cardona, organizing a first visit to the prototype house of 45 m2, awarded in […]

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