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Middle East & Gulf Construction Camp Guide: Galvanized Steel, Rockwool/PIR Insulation & TIR/40' HC Logistics

How to specify accommodation, office, security and sanitary containers for Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar with Rockwool/PIR fire-rated panels, split A/C readiness and optimized freight.

Mimar İdris YAĞMAHAN · 2026-10-24 · 7 min
Middle East & Gulf Construction Camp Guide: Galvanized Steel, Rockwool/PIR Insulation & TIR/40' HC Logistics

1. Structural Scope & Bill of Materials Comparison

When procuring modular infrastructure from Türkiye for projects in Europe, the Balkans, or the Middle East & Gulf (MENA), buyers choose between two core industrial product architectures manufactured at our Gebze / Kocaeli facility under the supervision of Mimar İdris YAĞMAHAN and İnşaat Mühendisi Celalettin YAĞMAHAN:

  • Frame Kits (72): Demountable bolt-together steel skeletons supplied in 18 dimensions (2.4×4 m to 3×12 m), 2 coatings (Painted and Galvanized), and 2 roof geometries (Flat Roof 2600 mm and Gable A-Roof 2500/2850 mm).
  • Modular Containers (38): Turnkey modular buildings (SC-K & SC-MK Accommodation/Offices, SC-GK Security Cabins, and SC-IK Sanitary WC/Shower Units) ready for immediate site deployment.

2. Open Factory Pricing & MOQ Rules (10 / 20 Sets vs 1+ Unit)

Series Code Surface & Roof Type 3×7 m Reference Weight 3×7 m Open Reference Price MOQ Rule
FR-P-W3000-L7000 Painted · Flat Roof (2600 mm) 341 kg €1,350 EUR Min. 10 Sets (3×7 m Special MOQ)
FR-G-W3000-L7000 Galvanized · Flat Roof (2600 mm) 341 kg €1,100 EUR Min. 10 Sets (3×7 m Special MOQ)
GR-P-W3000-L7000 Painted · Gable A-Roof (2500/2850 mm) 392 kg €1,800 EUR Min. 10 Sets (3×7 m Special MOQ)
GR-G-W3000-L7000 Galvanized · Gable A-Roof (2500/2850 mm) 392 kg €1,550 EUR Min. 10 Sets (3×7 m Special MOQ)
SC-K04 2 Rooms + WC/Shower + Kitchen (Turnkey Unit) 1932 kg €2,850 EUR 1+ Unit

3. 13.60 m TIR Truck & 40' HC Container Loading Optimization

A single 13.60 m TIR truck or 40' High Cube container loads 20 to 28 complete container frame kits, reducing cross-border transport cost per unit by up to 80% compared to shipping fully assembled volumetric units.

4. Middle East / Hot Climate & European Specification Guidelines

For projects in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and Libya, we recommend selecting our Galvanized (FR-G / GR-G) frame series or adding the Hot Climate & Camp Upgrade (Rockwool or PIR sandwich panels + split A/C readiness). (Request a Quote).

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Frequently Asked Technical & Export Questions

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for container frame kits and can we mix different models?

For 3×7 m container frame kits, the minimum order is 10 sets. For all other frame dimensions, the minimum order is 20 sets. Mixed orders are accepted: you can combine different dimensions, roof types (Flat Roof and Gable A-Roof), and surface finishes (Painted and Galvanized).

Is there a minimum order requirement for ready modular containers (SC-K, SC-MK, SC-GK, SC-IK)?

No. Ready modular containers (accommodation units, site offices, security cabins, and WC/shower sanitary containers) can be ordered starting from 1 unit up to multi-unit construction camp packages.

How many container frame kits or ready containers fit into a 13.6m Truck (TIR) or 40' HC Sea Container?

For bolt-together demountable frame kits (such as 2.4×6 m or 3×7 m), a single 13.6m flatbed/curtain-side truck or 40' HC container holds approximately 20 to 28 sets depending on total weight and roof geometry. For factory-assembled 3×7 m ready containers, 1 truck carries 2 monoblock units (or 4–6 compact guard/sanitary cabins); for multi-unit export projects shipped in flat-pack configuration, 1 truck or 40' HC carries 6 to 10 units.

What is the difference between Flat Roof and Gable (A) Roof frame kits?

Flat Roof frame kits have a 2,600 mm external height and standard chassis/roof purlin structure. Gable (A) Roof frame kits feature 2,500 mm vertical side walls and dual-pitched steel roof trusses reaching a 2,850 mm ridge height, designed for rapid rainwater/snow runoff and residential aesthetics.

Do you offer Rockwool or PIR insulation and A/C preparation for Middle East & Gulf projects?

Yes. While our standard ready containers feature EPS insulated wall panels, you can select the "Hot Climate & Camp Option" in our quote calculator to upgrade to fire-rated Rockwool or high-density PIR panels, reinforced roof insulation, and pre-wired split A/C provisions for Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and North Africa projects.

What is included in a container frame kit and what is excluded?

Each frame kit includes the bottom chassis perimeter beams, top roof perimeter frame, intermediate floor/roof purlins, 4 or 6 load-bearing corner columns, gable roof trusses/ridge beams (on A-roof models), lifting lugs, and the complete bolt/nut/washer fastener set. Wall panels, roof cladding sheets, floor boards, doors, windows, and site assembly are excluded from the frame-only kit.

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