Folded package
The roof, floor and folding wall system form a compact transport unit with fewer loose enclosure parts.
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Folding modular building
Folding Container House
An integrated unit that folds for transport and opens on site for accommodation, offices and camp support.
Form 1 model · 5800 × 2500 mm · 1.1 t unit weight
Product overview
Folding Frame & Compact Transport
The galvanized frame, roof, floor and folding walls travel as one integrated unit, reducing loose parts during delivery.
On a prepared base, suitable lifting equipment opens the unit before it is secured and connected to services.
- Product type
- Folding modular building unit
- Reference model
- Form 1 standard container
- Transport form
- Integrated unit folded to 360 mm reference height
- Site method
- Crane-assisted opening, fixing and service connection
- Typical planning use
- Temporary accommodation, site offices and camp-support spaces
Prepared site
Access, lifting space, bearing surface, drainage and utility interfaces are checked before delivery.
Controlled deployment
The unit is positioned, opened, aligned and secured using the approved sequence and suitable equipment.
Project fit-out
Openings, electrical items, interior scope and external connections follow the approved order schedule.
Supplier assurance
Factory & Export Support
Explore factory preparation, quality checks and export support for your folding-unit order.
Form 1 model
Dimensions & Transport
Compare the open and folded dimensions, unit weight and loading capacity for Form 1.
| Planning item | Form 1 reference |
|---|---|
| External dimensions | 5800 × 2500 × 2390 mm |
| Internal dimensions | 5635 × 2370 × 2260 mm |
| Folded dimensions | 5800 × 2500 × 360 mm |
| Reference unit weight | 1.1 t |
| 40-foot high-cube reference | 10-12 sets, subject to the approved configuration and packing plan |
| Deployment planning reference | Three-person crew; approximately 30 minutes per unit under prepared site conditions with suitable lifting equipment |
Project planning
Choose Your Folding Configuration
Send your location, room requirements, quantity and target date to discuss the folding-unit package.
System components
Structure & Materials
The folding frame combines insulated roof and wall panels, a floor board, doors, windows and electrical fittings.
- Folding frame
- Galvanized steel structural frame with hinged wall components; member sections and thicknesses follow the approved schedule.
- Roof reference
- 0.45 mm external steel sheet, internal ceiling liner and 30 mm glass-wool insulation at 60 kg/m³.
- Wall reference
- 50 mm rock-wool sandwich panel with 0.28 mm steel sheets and a 65 kg/m³ insulation core.
- Floor
- MGO floor board with a selectable interior finish.
- Openings
- Reference 970 × 1970 mm steel door and 970 × 1215 mm double-glazed window with screen.
- Electrical preparation
- Circuit protection, lighting, general sockets, air-conditioner outlet and switches coordinated to the destination standard.
Layout and fit-out
Layout & Configuration
Choose the room layout, openings, finishes and services for the intended use.
- 01Room use and layout
State occupancy, furniture, circulation and internal zoning requirements.
- 02Openings and finishes
Confirm door and window positions, internal finish scope and external colour.
- 03Services and destination
Record electrical standard, voltage, utility interfaces and any selected plumbing scope.
- 04Quantity and logistics
Coordinate batch quantity, packing plan, delivery access, lifting conditions and target programme.
Order and deployment
Transport & Deployment
Plan packing, lifting access and site preparation around the folded unit and delivery location.
- 01Confirm the project brief and site constraints
- 02Approve the model and supply schedule
- 03Complete factory preparation and inspection
- 04Approve packing, shipment and lifting access
- 05Position, open and secure the units
- 06Connect services, inspect and hand over
Prepare the base, delivery access, lifting space and utility connections before the units arrive.
Project applications
Camp & Office Applications
Plan folding units for worker accommodation, temporary offices and project-support rooms.
Worker accommodation
Repeatable sleeping or welfare rooms planned around occupancy and service demand.
Construction camps
Temporary project buildings where batch deployment and transport volume matter.
Temporary offices
Site management and administrative rooms with destination-specific electrical scope.
Remote project support
Mining and remote-site spaces coordinated with access, lifting and utility constraints.
Project enquiry
Plan Your Folding Project
Share your destination, room requirements, quantity and target date to discuss your folding-unit order.
Start a Project EnquiryHow many units fit in a 40-foot high-cube container?
A 40-foot high-cube container can accommodate 10-12 Form 1 units, depending on the selected configuration and packing plan.
How long does one unit take to deploy?
Allow approximately 30 minutes for a three-person crew under prepared site conditions. Lifting equipment, access, weather, fixing and service connections affect the actual installation time.
Are electrical and plumbing systems included?
Electrical preparation and any plumbing or sanitary fit-out are selected against the room function and destination requirements. The quotation and approved schedule define what is included.
What must be ready before delivery?
A suitable bearing surface, drainage strategy, delivery access, lifting space, approved deployment procedure and assigned utility interfaces should be in place before the units arrive.