Cammi House Folding Mobile Prefab Steel Container Modular Dormitory
- Assembly: 10 mins / 4 Workers
- Frame: Galvanized Q235B Steel
- Ideal: Site Dorms, Mobile Offices
Rapid-deploy, thermal-insulated, and structural steel container solutions manufactured to strict Philippine National Building Code (NBCP) and DOLE Department Order 198 workplace safety guidelines.
Data-backed structural capabilities customized for complex infrastructure projects across the Philippine archipelago.
An in-depth evaluation of workforce housing requirements under the "Build Better More" (BBM) program and expanding PEZA industrial zones.
With the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) and DPWH accelerating railway, expressway, and bridge projects—such as the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge—contractors require scalable housing for thousands of site laborers. Traditional timber barracks fail to meet modern safety compliance and suffer quick degradation in tropical heat.
Extractive industries in Surigao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and offshore/onshore renewable energy projects (solar farms in Tarlac, wind corridors in Ilocos) operate in rugged, off-grid topographies. OEM prefabricated housing units offer turnkey living facilities complete with off-grid solar integration, heavy-duty HVAC, and localized greywater processing.
The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) strictly enforces Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards under DO 198. General contractors faces heavy fines if worker dormitories lack adequate cubic air capacity, thermal insulation, fire protection, and sanitary facilities. OEM modular units are pre-engineered to exceed these requirements.
The Philippine environment presents severe operational challenges: high humidity, intense marine corrosion, frequent Category 5 typhoons, and active seismic zones (PHIVOLCS Seismic Zone 4). Here is how our OEM manufacturing solves each vector.
| Engineering Vector | Standard Import Container House | Our OEM Philippine-Spec Container House | Compliance Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Frame Coating | Basic primer with single lacquer coat (Rusts in 6-12 months) | Hot-Dip Galvanized Q235B Steel Frame + 275g/m² Zinc Coating + C5 Marine-Grade Finish | PASSED Prevents salt-mist oxidation in coastal locations (e.g., Subic, Batangas). |
| Typhoon Wind Rating | Rated up to 120-150 km/h (Saffir-Simpson Cat 1-2) | Engineered Steel Trusses & Anchor Bolts Rated up to 280 - 300 km/h (PAGASA Super Typhoon) | PASSED Survives extreme weather without roof uplift or wall deformation. |
| Thermal Core Insulation | Thin 50mm EPS Panel (Traps tropical heat inside) | 75mm/100mm High-Density Hydrophobic Rockwool or PU Fire-Retardant Core (R-21 Wall / R-38 Roof) | PASSED Cuts split-type aircon power consumption by up to 35%. |
| Seismic Ductility | Rigid welded connections prone to shearing | High-Ductility Bolted Corner Castings & Cold-Formed Steel Profiles (Zone 4 Rated) | PASSED Flexes safely during earthquakes up to Magnitude 8.0 without collapse. |
| Fire Safety Rating | Class C Flammable Foam Cores | Class A Non-Combustible Sandwich Panels (Fire-resistant up to 1,400°F / 120 mins) | PASSED Fully compliant with RA 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines). |
From Metro Manila infill construction to remote island disaster management, examine how our OEM products adapt to regional demands.
Challenge: Large-scale highway and rail projects require shifting camp locations every 12 to 18 months. Permanent masonry quarters are financially wasteful and slow to erect.
OEM Solution: 20ft Flat-Pack Modular Containers. Equipped with stackable twist-lock mechanisms, contractors can erect 2-story living quarters for 500 workers within 14 days, disassemble them upon project completion, and ship them via RORO to the next site.
Challenge: Extreme remote terrain, high humidity, aggressive mud, and lack of grid power. Sites require heavy-duty insulation and self-contained utilities.
OEM Solution: Double-Wing Expandable Container Houses fitted with heavy-duty vinyl flooring, integrated solar roof mounts, integrated blackwater septic connectors, and marine-grade epoxy coated steel frames.
Challenge: Electronics and garment factories operating in Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) parks require clean, air-conditioned worker dormitories to maintain high productivity and worker retention.
OEM Solution: Multi-unit connected modular complexes featuring commercial-grade communal gang showers, industrial kitchen units, and biometric keyless access control systems.
Challenge: Typhoons along the eastern seaboard (Bicol, Samar, Leyte) frequently devastate local housing, requiring immediate deployment of dignified micro-shelters by LGUs and NGOs.
OEM Solution: Cammi Folding Container Houses. Shipped flat at 18 inches thickness, 10 units fit onto a single flatbed truck. Once on site, units pop up in 10 minutes to provide secure, weather-sealed shelter.
Eliminate middleman markups. As a primary OEM manufacturer, we provide tailored fabrication matching exact Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) and DPWH architectural blueprints.
Choose from 20ft, 40ft, expandable double-wing, or stackable multi-story layouts configured for office spaces, sleeping quarters, mess halls, or medical clinics.
Pre-installed electrical systems using Philippine-standard 220V/60Hz wiring, Type A/B outlets, circuit breakers, and Philippine National Standard (PNS) compliant conduits.
Our flat-pack units compress down to 18 inches in height. Ship up to 10 units in a single 40ft High Cube container, dramatically lowering ocean freight to Manila South/North Harbor or Cebu International Port.
All load-bearing steel components undergo automated robotic welding and hot-dip galvanization, backed by our comprehensive 10-year structural warranty.
From technical CAD drawings to customs release at Port of Manila or Davao, we handle every detail of your container housing order.
Submit site specifications, worker capacities, wind/seismic load requirements, and desired floorplan configurations to our engineering team.
We generate detailed 2D layouts and 3D architectural renderings showing structural calculations, electrical schematics, and plumbing layouts for DPWH/LGU approval.
Steel frame roll-forming, anti-corrosion coating, sandwich panel fabrication, and electrical pre-wiring take place under strict ISO 9001 factory conditions.
Units are flat-packed, containerized, and shipped to major Philippine ports. On-site assembly takes just 10-15 minutes per unit with basic equipment.
Addressing key questions on import logistics, site foundation, customs duties, and structural durability.
Our Philippine-spec modular container units are structural engineering triumphs. Unlike temporary tents or light timber, they utilize heavy-duty cold-formed galvanized Q235B steel corner posts locked together with high-tensile M16/M20 bolt systems. When anchored to a basic concrete strip or pier foundation using ground anchor plates, the complete structure is rated to resist wind pressure up to 280-300 km/h (equivalent to severe PAGASA Super Typhoon winds). Roof panels feature integrated perimeter drainage gutters to prevent water pooling during intense monsoon downpours (Habagat).
Manufacturing turnaround depends on order volume. Standard batch orders (10 to 50 units) are manufactured within 10–14 days. Ocean transit from our factory port to Manila South/North Harbor or Subic Port typically takes 7 to 10 days. Transit to Visayas (Port of Cebu) or Mindanao (Cagayan de Oro / Davao Port) takes approximately 10 to 14 days. In total, expect site delivery within 25 to 35 calendar days from final drawing approval.
Yes. As an experienced OEM exporter to the Philippines, all electrical wiring is strictly executed for 220V/60Hz single-phase or three-phase systems. Outlets, light fixtures, and main distribution boxes carry CE/UL/PNS certifications. Water supply pipes utilize PPR heat-fusion piping, and waste lines use standard PVC sizing compatible with local septic tanks or eco-sanitation systems.
Under DOLE Department Order 198 guidelines for worker accommodation, each resident must be provided with adequate cubic air space and personal storage space. A standard 20ft unit (approx. 14.4 to 15 sqm) comfortably accommodates 4 workers using single-tier beds or up to 8 workers using heavy-duty double bunk beds with integrated lockers, while maintaining required walkway clearances and ceiling heights (2.4m to 2.6m).
Modular container houses do not require continuous deep concrete slab foundations, which saves significant time and cost. A simple setup using leveled concrete footing blocks at the four corners (and mid-span for connected units), or a shallow gravel bed with concrete piers, is sufficient. For high wind zones, concrete anchor pads with expansion bolts are recommended to securely lock down corner castings.
Yes. Our heavy-duty structural corner posts and corner castings are engineered to support vertical loads allowing up to 3-story stacking (G+2) without external structural steel skeletons. We supply modular steel staircases, walkways, and safety handrails that bolt directly to the container frames.
We provide full shipping documentation including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (B/L), Certificate of Origin (Form E for ASEAN-China Free Trade Area under which tariff rates can be reduced to 0%-5%), and structural test reports. We work alongside your designated customs broker or provide DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) door-to-door delivery through our licensed Philippine logistics partners.