In June, the foldable houses manufactured by Wanzhi Steel for a Turkish highway project arrived at the destination smoothly. The 35 units were shipped in five 40HQ shipping containers.
Client Profile
The buyer is a local construction engineering firm that won the government tender for a national highway construction project. Stretching approximately 120 kilometers, the project has a 36-month construction timeline. The company required a batch of on-site temporary accommodation that enables instant occupancy and easy relocation as construction proceeds.
Order Specifications
- Product Ordered: 20ft X-Type Foldable Prefab Houses
- Folded dimensions: 5800 x 2500 x 400 mm
- Unfolded dimensions: 5800 x 2500 x 2500 mm
- Footprint: 12.76 m²
- Route: Qingdao Port to mbarli (Istanbul) Port
- Lead Time: Shipment within 22 days
- Quantity: 35 sets
- Functional Uses: Staff dormitories, temporary site offices, staff canteens, shared restroom blocks
- Standard Fittings: Integrated lighting systems, light switches, power sockets, flooring, doors & windows, pre-reserved air conditioning pipe openings, electrical distribution boxes
- Extra Customized Unit: Central communal shower block
Production Compliance for the Project
All 35 foldable houses were manufactured in full compliance with Turkish construction engineering standards. Power outlets, door & window assemblies, wall panels and steel frames all meet the structural strength requirements set by AFAD (Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority) for emergency temporary housing.
- Power Supply Standard: 230V/50Hz European mains power
- Socket Configuration: 16A Type F Schuko earthed sockets for high-power equipment in shower areas and air conditioning units; Ungrounded Type C dual round pin sockets for mobile device charging.
- Wall Panel Performance: Comply with thermal insulation standards EN 14509 and EN 13162, with Class A2-s1,d0 non-combustible fire rating, satisfying mandatory fire safety codes for post-disaster emergency housing in Turkey.
Why the Client Chose X-Type Foldable Houses
When weighing up flat-pack container houses and foldable X-type units, the customer opted for our X-series foldable model for its zero secondary assembly requirement. After on-site crane lifting, only 2–4 workers are needed to fasten connecting bolts to complete installation. Every unit undergoes full factory pre-tests including water pressure tightness, airtight sealing and seismic resistance inspection prior to shipment, allowing the client to put the housing into immediate use upon delivery.
Market Outlook for X-Type Foldable Houses in Turkey
Turkey’s prefabricated construction market is projected to reach USD 6.9 billion by 2032, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. As a rapidly developing nation, Turkey carries out extensive infrastructure projects across highways, railways, water conservancy and mining sectors, creating consistent demand for temporary on-site living facilities. Reusability is a top priority among local buyers for such temporary buildings.
Additionally, 96% of Turkey’s landmass lies within seismic fault zones. AFAD maintains permanent stockpiles of transitional emergency housing nationwide, driving steady and growing market demand for this foldable housing solution across the country.
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