Mining Camp

Ultimate Guide to Mining Camp

Sunnyda is your best manufacturer and supplier for this mining camp. This mining camp provides a full package that includes the window, door, dining halls, shower, kitchen, laundries, and other indoor accessories. Here at Sunnyda, you can select your desire layout for your mining camp.

We provide two options, simple design, and luxury. The technical department has senior engineers and 12 architects to help that will meet your specifications. Also, it will guarantee you a safe and durable mining camp.

This mining camp is available in various sizes and designs. A custom-built option is available in Sunnyda. This mining camp is comfortable and it could be used as a temporary or permanent. Sunnyda offers packing and shipping.

This mining camp is flat-packed in the factory. So if you are planning to order here, we can guarantee you the good quality product and safe shipping. Also, we deliver the product in 35 days. Sunnyda has sales and technical support of 24/7.

Sunnyda factory passed ISO9001 and ISO14001. Aside from the mining camp, Sunnyda fabricated plenty of steel structure products. This is your best place for growing your businesses. Sunnyda is the prime fabricator and supplier in China. Small or big order is always valued by us. You can achieve your dream mining camp at a very inexpensive cost.

This mining camp is guaranteed durable and longevity. You can have good quality and competitive cost here at Sunnyda. Our products can be export to some countries. You can send to us your layout.

Sunnyda is your one-stop solution for mining camp and other steel structure products. We warmly welcome you to visit our manufacturing factory.

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Mining Camp FAQ’s
Table of Contents

Introduction
Q1: What Is A Mining Camp?
Q2: What Are The Application Of Mining Camps?
Q3: What Are The Advantages Of Mining Camp?
Q4: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camps Design?
Q5: What Materials Are Used To Manufacture Mining Camps?
Q6: What Are The Types Of Mining Camps?
Q7: What Size Is The Mining Camp?
Q8: What Are The Available Layouts Of Mining Camps?
Q9: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Custom Buildings?
Q10: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Accommodations?
Q11: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Offices?
Q12: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Commercial Kitchens?
Q13: Do Mining Camp Includes Laundry?
Q14: Do Mining Camp Have Restrooms?
Q15: Do Mining Camp Includes Medical Hut?
Q16: Do Mining Camp Includes Recreational Area?
Q17: Are Mining Camp Safe?
Q18: Are Mining Camp Weather Resistant?
Q19: Are Mining Camp Fire Resistant?
Q20: Are Mining Camp Energy Efficient?
Q21: Are Mining Camp Environmentally Friendly?
Q22: How Mining Camps Are Connected To Services?
Q23: How Long Does It Take To Erect A Mining Camp?
Q24: Are Mining Camp Made In Compliance To International Building Code?
Q25: Which Regulations Governs The Mining Camp Industry?
Q26: What Type Of Foundation Are Required For Mining Camps?
Q27: How Long Does It Take To Deliver Mining Camps?
Q28: Where Do You Deliver Mining Camps?
Q29: How Much Does A Mining Camp Cost?
Q30: What Covers The Warranty Of Mining Camps?
Q31: Why China Mining Camps Are Preferred?
Q32: Why Choose Sunnyda Mining Camps?
Q33: Interested in Our Mining Camps?

Introduction

Giving the importance of Mining Camps to ensure modern and comfortable residential accommodation and facilities to the workforce, this document is designed to answer frequently asked questions about mining camp applications, benefits, design, type, sizes, materials used and more.

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Q1: What Is A Mining Camp?

A Mining Camp is a prefabricated or modular building engineered to accommodate miners working to extract mining resources; they are also referred to as mining community, mining villages or mining towns.

Mining Camps are made mainly made from high-strength structural steel to ensure durability and safety in remote locations. Units are prefabricated and delivered ready for an easy erection. Mining camp units are available for permanent or temporary purposes, buildings layout can include rooms, sanitation facilities, kitchens, offices, mining processing facilities, bulk mine warehouses, and more.

A mining camp is a community that accommodates miners; it is usually created around a mine or a quarry where metals, coal, oil are extracted. Mining in a wider sense includes any industry involved in the extraction of non-renewable resources including petroleum, natural gas, smelting of ore, etc.

Q2: What Are The Applications Of Mining Camps?

Mining camps can be virtually designed and prefabricated to support workforce housing in remote locations, they are also used for the mining production facilities, ancillary buildings, maintenance facilities, storage of equipment, materials, bulk, supplies, and much more.

Mining camps are sturdy and code-compliant buildings that can withstand harsh climates and extreme temperatures; modern and comfortable housing are designed to ensure personnel safety and productivity, while all required facilities such as bathrooms, showers, kitchens, dining facilities, recreational facilities, offices, meeting rooms and other amenities can be provided.

Mining camps are often used for work sites that are geographically isolated and can serve multiple industries including:

• Oil and gas.

• Mineral exploration.

• Iron ore/steel.

• Construction

• Natural resources extraction.

• Research industries

Q3: What Are The Advantages Of Mining Camps?

Mining camps are reliable complex structures that are designed to maximize remote workers comfort, productivity and many other benefits as below:

Durability

Mining camps are durable structures that are engineered to last for the entire life of a mine. Sturdy materials and high-strength steel structures are used to ensure longevity and sustainability. Investing in a well-designed and engineered mining camp offers not only performance but also many ergonomic benefits.

High Quality

To ensure comfort and wellbeing for workforce, high-quality material, fittings and fixtures are used to manufacture mining camp units, while all building components are produced under a controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the latest technology machinery and methods.

Cost-Effective

Mining camps are designed with clear span structures, fewer columns, less foundation and reduced civil works, this makes them more economic than other traditional construction methods. In addition to that all components are delivered ready for installation to minimize waste, maximize efficiencies and cut overall construction costs by up to 40%.

Faster Construction

Prefabricated or modular mining camp are ideal when fast housing solutions are needed to meet strict operational schedules, mining camps can be designed, engineered, delivered and installed faster than any other building type as the whole structures and all components are delivered ready for a faster erection and occupancy. This type of mining camp does not require extensive site preparations, or foundations.

Versatile

Mining camp structures can be virtually designed for multi-use applications; building layout can include dormitories, restrooms, and shower facilities, dining halls, offices, kitchen, catering facilities, recreational areas, medical shelter, storage buildings, warehouses and more.

Flexible

Mining camps are designed and engineered using the latest modular construction methods to respond flexibly to any future relocation or expansion needs, mining camps buildings can be easily dismantled, relocated, reconfigure, rebuild, re-used or expanded. Also, they can be used for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent applications, while all units can be adapted to meet any mining operational requirements.

Sustainable

The innovative design and manufacturing practices used to produce mining camp structures allows minimizing environmental impacts and reducing waste of natural resources. In addition to that eco-friendly building materials and greener solution are used to greatly reduce waste and maximize recycling. Mining camp structure is made from high-strength steel which can be recycled or reused after decades. Whereas, the complete mining camp buildings are manufactured offsite and delivered ready for a simple and quick on-site installation, this reduces significantly onsite waste, site disturbances and pollution.

Q4: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camps Design?

Mining camps are designed to virtually suit any mining building application such as personnel accommodation, catering facilities, mine production enclosures, mining processing facilities, storage for materials, equipments, and bulk, etc. Mining camps can be designed to suit any mining camp project size including single buildings, large camp complexes and mining villages. In addition to that, the layout of the camp offers a clear-span space that can be rationally divided to serve all mining operations and other functions flexibly, while a wide range of accommodations and facilities can be provided for workforce. Mining camps are designed and engineered to respond to projects’ functional and aesthetic requirements. High-end finishing can be used to offer mining camp units with a modern interior and exterior appearance.

Q5: What Materials Are Used To Manufacture Mining Camps?

Mining camps are prefabricated using extra durable materials to ensure the investment will stands the test of time while providing workforce with comfortable housing. The following are the main materials used:

Steel Structure

Mining camps are engineered using high-strength and light gauge steel framing systems that can meet remote areas challenges and resist heavy-duty construction requirements; a wide range of light gauge steel framing and lightweight aluminum frames are also available.

Structural steel used in mining camps passes through an extensive surface treatment followed by the application of galvanization, powder coating and other surface finishing are applied to protect steel structures from corrosion, chemicals, oxidation, humidity, and ensure colors remain vibrant longer.

Insulation

Mining camp walls and roofs are built using the best quality insulation material to ensure high thermal and acoustical performance. EPS insulated sandwich panels with different thickness (50mm, 75mm or 100mm), Rockwool, Fiberglass is the most commonly used types.

Doors and Windows

A variety of doors can be offered including light steel doors, insulated light steel door, insulated sandwich panel door, MDF door, plywood door, etc. A wide range of windows and skylight can be designed as per customers’ specifications.

Electrical System

Mining camps units comes fitted with electrical wire, lighting system, sockets, LED light and all electrical requirements.

Plumbing System

Mining camps plumbing system comes ready to operate from day one, all necessary connections, pipe fittings and sanitary ware are provided.

Flooring System

Various options of flooring material are offered including ceramic tiles, vinyl flooring, PVC floor leather, and more.

Q6: What Are The Types Of Mining Camps?

High-quality housing structures can be designed and engineered to provide workforce with all necessary accommodation and facilities. Mining camps are available in a wide range of types including the following:

Temporary Mining Camps

Prefabricated or modular mining camps are used mainly for short-term projects such as exploration program and green or brownfield projects; they are manufactured to offer durable, lightweight and comfortable buildings for staff housing, catering facilities, offices, operations rooms, and can include all needed facilities. Prefabricated mining camps are delivered ready for a simple and quick installation and can be easily relocated to different locations.

Permanent Mining Camps

Prefab and/or modular mining camps are designed and engineered to respond to permanent project requirements in terms of workforce accommodation, sanitation facilities, catering and dining facilities, gymnasiums, recreational facilities, equipment and material storage, first aid and all amenities can be incorporated in the floor plan to offer personnel a good living standard even when working in remote locations. Single or multi-story mining camp can be provided despite the size of mining project.

Q7: What Size Is The Mining Camp?

Mining camps are designed to accommodate from 10 to 10,000 mine workers and more. Mining camps can be designed and engineered to respond to the housing requirements for small and large mining communities.

Q8: What Are The Available Layouts Of Mining Camps?

Mining camps are designed to meet project layout requirements and offer stress-free stays, the space can include private single rooms, 2 or 3 bedroom houses, dining rooms, state-of-the-art recreational areas and all other facilities needed. Furniture and equipment can be provided as per mining camp specifications.

Q9: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Custom Buildings?

To support mining industry operational objectives, mining camps can be completely customized to offer workforce a bespoke and comfortable accommodation. Endless customization options can be provided including:

• A wide range of Prefabricated or modular mining camp solutions are available in various layouts and materials.

• Floor plans can be customized to include spacious rooms and flats layout; options may include a private room with en-suite bathroom, executive single room, superior single rooms, 2 and 3 bedroom houses or apartments, etc.

• High-end finishing can be used to offer an aesthetically pleasing interior and exterior cabin.

• High-quality electrical and plumbing fittings and fixtures.

• LED Lighting for the interior and exterior.

• A comprehensive line of windows, skylights, doors and dust-proof door seals are available.

• Thermal and acoustical insulation panels for roofs and walls, hard-wall systems and partitions can be offered.

• Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

• Accommodation and all facilities can be fully furnished or semi-furnished as per customer requirements.

Q10: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Accommodations?

Mining camps accommodation are designed to create the comfort of a home environment for remote workers, for that, modern amenities, spacious rooms, sanitation facilities, climate-controlled interior, stylish furniture, furnishing, and decoration can be provided as per customers’ requirements. Mining camps accommodation can be designed to accommodate small and large groups of people, a variety of rooms’ layouts ranging from single rooms, to living quarters to a private three-bedroom houses can be designed and engineered.

Q11: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Offices?

Mining camps offices are ergonomically designed to respond to all operations requirements and provide staff with maximum comfort, offices can feature a meeting room, storeroom, a fully fitted restroom, HVAC systems, LED Light, desks, chairs, meeting tables, filing cabinets, vinyl tile flooring, etc. Regardless of the size, a single office or office complex can be provided for permanent or temporary applications.

Q12: Does Manufacturer Provide Mining Camp Commercial Kitchens?

The most modern kitchen facilities can be designed, engineered and fitted with all necessary cooking equipment, furniture, appliances, air conditioning, air extraction system, etc. A variety of professional kitchens and canteen can be provided to offer fresh food to the personnel and make them productive. Mining camp commercial kitchens can be customized as per project specifications and preferred kitchen layout equipment and selected features. Mining camp kitchens are built in compliance with international health and hygiene codes. Kitchen and dining facilities size can cater from 50 to 1000 people.

Q13: Does Mining Camp Includes Laundry?

Laundry area is essential in the mining camp; innovative laundry facilities can be designed and outfitted with all of the necessary equipment to enable workers to wash their clothing. Mining camp laundry rooms can be designed to fit all sizes and meets all projects requirements in terms of layout, heavy-duty washing machines, dryers and other requirements.

Q14: Do Mining Camp Have Restrooms?

Modern restrooms can be designed and engineered to provide personnel with adequate sanitation experience, restrooms and shower facilities come in different sizes and layouts, and are delivered ready for use with all plumbing, electric and mechanical fixtures and feature the following:

Flushable toilets (pedal), Urinals, sinks and Heavy-duty faucet.

Paper towel dispenser, Toilet paper holder and Soap dispenser.

Mirrors, Vanities, Vinyl/tile flooring, Cabinets and trash cans.

Air conditioning, exhausts fans and Electric heating (Water and interior).

LED lighting for the exterior and interior.

Waste holding tank and Freshwater tank can be supplied if needed.

Wheelchair accessible restroom can be also provided as per ADA guidelines.

Q15: Does Mining Camp Includes Medical Hut?

Providing medical care in remote camps that are isolated from health services is crucial to mining workers, the most advanced medical facilities can be designed and engineered to ease medical intervention especially in case of site accidents.

Q16: Does Mining Camp Includes Recreational Area?

The most innovative recreational space can be incorporated in the mining camp design to provide a workforce with a space to relax and enjoy the time. The recreational area can include a state of art gymnasium equipped with the latest equipment, large TV monitor, and shower facilities, while multiple sports buildings can be engineered.

Q17: Are Mining Camp Safe?

Mining camps are integrated structures that strictly adhere to mining industry regulations and international safety standards. All units fulfill structural safety requirements in terms of wind and snow loads, seismic resistance, fire protection, floor load capacity and more.

Q18: Are Mining Camp Weather Resistant?

Mining camps are designed to respond to any remote location climates, all buildings are engineered to withstand the harshest environmental conditions including high wind loads, extreme temperatures and cyclones and other natural forces. High strength steel structures are designed to ensure stability, waterproof materials are used to eliminate leaks, and the best R-value insulation panel are used also to create a comfortable interior in cold, hot and moderate climates.

Q19: Are Mining Camp Fire Resistant?

A detailed assessment is conducted at the planning phase to meet the fire protection requirements of mining industry housing, appropriate fire protection design and a combination of active and passive fire protection systems are used to ensure maximum safety and eliminate any fire hazards that may occur. Additionally, mining camps are engineered in compliance with international health and safety standards and regulations.

Mining camps made of prefabricated steel structures are resistant to fire more than any other construction method, according to the ASTM, structural steel performs well when exposed to fire; this is due to the non-combustible and fire-resistant steel material used. Thus, mining camps offer more structural integrity in the event of a fire and can be exposed to prolonged elevated temperatures.

Q20: Are Mining Camp Energy-Efficient?

Mining Camps are built with the objective to increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs, the most cost-effective insulation packages are incorporated in the design, while LED lighting and solar panels can be provided to save more energy and money on a long-term basis.

Q21: Are Mining Camp Environmentally Friendly?

An environmentally responsible process and resources efficient materials are used to manufacture green buildings for mining camps, while all the structural steels used are inherently durable and can be 90% recycled, reused or sold.

Q22: How Mining Camps Are Connected To Services?

Mining camp buildings come fully fitted with all plumbing, electrical and mechanical fitting and fixtures, so, units can be connected from day one to Water, electricity, sewerage and telecommunications.

Q23: How Long Does It Take To Erect A Mining Camp?

Mining camps are designed and prefabricated off-site; all units are delivered almost ready for an easy and quick erection, for example, a mining camp of 5,000 to 15,000 square feet would take roughly 2-3 weeks to install. However, erection time remains dependant on the project size, complexity, ground conditions and other factors.

Q24: Are Mining Camp Made In Compliance With International Building Code?

Mining camps are designed, engineered and installed to meet International Building Code (IBC) standards for Occupational Health & Safety regulations. All components should respond to the performance requirements of materials used, building structure, walls and roof specifications, Fire protection systems, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, accessibility design, foundation, and more.

Q25: Which Regulations Governs The Mining Camp Industry?

Mining camps shall conform to the International Labour Organisation, R115 – Workers’ Housing Recommendation, which outlines workers’ accommodation standards, health, well-being and fire safety regulations; sanitary facilities number, buildings accessibility, locations and layouts, living standards, etc.

Q26: What Type Of Foundation Are Required For Mining Camps?

A variety of foundation options can be used for mining camps to ensure the safety and stability of structures, the following foundation forms can be applied as per the ground project’s requirements:

Precast Concrete Blocks.

Poured-In-Place (PIP) Concrete Walls.

PIP Concrete Slab-On-Grade

Precast Slab Sections

Subgrade Continuous Footers

Subgrade Pier Footers

Safe anchoring options can be provided instead of a concrete foundation.

Q27: How Long Does It Take To Deliver Mining Camps?

The process to design, fabricate and deliver Prefabricated or Modular Mining Camps will take only 10 – 20 Days. Delivery time may vary according to project size, specifications and customization requirements.

Q28: Where Do You Deliver Mining Camps?

We deliver Modular Mine Camps/Prefabricated Workers Housing nationally and internationally. We provide our customers with the most economic rates through our shipping service providers.

Q29: How Much Does A Mining Camp Cost?

Mining camps cost ranges between USD 30 to USD 100 per square meter, cost depends largely on project size and specifications requirements.

Q30: What Covers The Warranty Of Mining Camps?

Mining camps Manufacturer offers a lifetime warranty of 10 years on steel framing; while other materials are covered by the following warranties:

Cladding and sheeting: 10 years limited warranty.

Roofing system: 20 Years.

Fixtures and fittings: 20-year warranty.

Defects in material: 1 year after shipment.

Workmanship: 1 year after shipment.

Rust: 20 years.

Paint: 10 years.

More details on the warranty can be provided upon request.

Q31: Why China Mining Camps Are Preferred?

Chinese manufacturers are the world’s leaders in designing, engineering and exporting the highest quality mining camps that can offer remote workers a comfortable living environment and increase their productivity. Chinese mining camps are ergonomically designed to respond to workers’ international housing standards in terms of structural safety, levels of decency, sanitation, hygiene, comfort and well-being. Complete facilities can be incorporated in the mining camp including:

• Dormitories, bathrooms, Showers, Locker Rooms and laundry rooms.

• Kitchen, dining facilities, serving areas and food storage.

• Fitness centers, gymnasiums, sports courts and game Rooms.

• Medical Shelters and First-Aid Clinics.

Q32: Why Choose Sunnyda Mining Camps?

Since 2000, we proudly serve the mining and energy sector throughout the World by welcoming mining camps for workforces. We provide a one-stop solution for prefab or modular mine camps. We design, manufacture and deliver the most innovative mining camps that meet the challenging requirements in remote areas.

We realized a countless number of mining camp complexes and villages; we provide permanent and temporary camps with comfortable rooms, bathrooms, shower facilities, kitchen, catering, canteen, laundry, recreational facilities, offices, warehouses, and more.

We understand that developing the infrastructure to support a remote site can be challenging, for this reason, we implement new technologies to design and engineer the most cost-efficient and durable mining camps that can withstand the harshest environments. Our mining camp structures are made from the highest strength and light-weight structural steel, while sustainable materials are used to ensure long-lasting.

Our mining camps are delivered ready for a simple erection and require fewer site preparations and foundations. Furthermore, the entire mining camp buildings can be customized to suit customers functional and aesthetics requirements, customization features shall include design, layout, interior and exterior finishing, furniture, flooring, and more.

Thus, whether you require a mining camp or a workforce camp for the mining industry, construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, military or any other application, Sunnyda can offer the most efficient and cost-effective housing solutions. Whatever your requirements, we have the expertise and capabilities to respond to the mining industry accommodations and other building facilities requirements. We are committed to delivering mining camps projects on time and within budget while providing high-end levels of accommodation to attract and retain workers, we work closely with our clients to deliver appropriate infrastructure solutions including:

• Mining camp accommodation buildings.

• Restrooms and shower facilities.

• Kitchens and canteen facilities.

• Storage and warehouses.

• Mining processing facilities.

• Management Offices.

• Recreational and sports facilities.

• First Aid and emergency response buildings.

Our mining camps standards are recognized by the following organizations:

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System

CE marked

Bureau Veritas

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