A prefabricated E-House, or electrical house, is a factory-built modular, transportable, and pre-engineered structure designed to house critical electrical infrastructure and automation equipment, such as switchgear, transformers, and control systems. Manufactured off-site in a controlled facility, E-Houses are fully tested before delivery, offering a “plug-and-play” alternative to traditional on-site construction.
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Engineered Solutions: Our customers work in collaboration with the RDI sales and engineering teams to customize an enclosure to fit your needs. Our Engineering team will design an E-House using your parameters, from basic controls to advanced climate control, fire protection and suppression and security systems.
E-Houses can be tailored to unique needs. Each E-House meets your unique environmental conditions. Customization options allow for the creation of an E-House that perfectly fits operational requirements, ensuring that equipment is protected and operates efficiently. Close collaboration ensures that needs are understood and a solution is delivered that exceeds expectations.
Fully Integrated Systems: Each E-House is a turnkey solution, adhering to all safety and regulatory standards, and customized to meet specific requirements. Units are delivered equipped with all necessary electrical and mechanical systems, ready for immediate use. This means that once the E-House is delivered, it can be connected and operational without the need for additional modifications or installations. Integrated systems ensure that all components work seamlessly together, providing a reliable and efficient solution for electrical needs.
Rapid Deployment: Off-site prefabricated solutions are engineered for swift installation, significantly reducing downtime and operational disruption. This ensures the E-House is operational in a fraction of the time compared to conventional builds.
By minimizing the time spent on-site for installation and integration, operations can get up and running quickly, which is crucial for projects with tight timelines and urgent requirements. Rapid deployment capability is a gamechanger for industries that need to maintain continuous operations without extended interruptions.
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In-House Expertise: All electrical houses are designed, assembled, and tested at a 120,000 sq. ft. facility in Itasca, IL, ensuring top-notch quality and performance. The state-of-the-art facility allows for strict quality control and the delivery of superior products. In-house expertise means complete control over the entire manufacturing process, from design to final testing. This ensures that every E-House meets high standards of quality and reliability.
Quick Setup: Prefabricated buildings are delivered and set up on the same day, getting operations up and running in hours, not days. This rapid deployment capability is crucial for projects with tight timelines and urgent requirements. Quick setup minimizes disruption to operations, allowing focus on core business activities. By reducing the time and effort required for installation, project goals are achieved more efficiently.
Comprehensive Support: From initial consultation to final installation, a team of experts is available to support every step of the way. Ongoing maintenance and support services ensure the E-House continues to operate at peak performance. Comprehensive support includes regular inspections, maintenance services, and technical assistance, ensuring that the E-House remains in optimal condition. Exceptional customer service and support help get the most out of the investment.
E-Houses are designed using computer-aided design (CAD) software for optimal component layout and thermal management. They are then fabricated off-site using rugged steel, such as galvanized steel and stainless steel, and pre-wired/pre-tested before shipping.
Our design and engineering services at RDI works with project stakeholders to meet all your needs.
Our E-Houses are robust, custom-made solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of each location.
Our E-House fabrication is performed in house using precision structural welding with high-quality steel for post and beam construction. Each E-House is made to order, ensuring all necessary equipment fits the design perfectly.
We integrate seamlessly all climate control, fire protection and suppression, and security systems into the E-House design. All components, electrical, and mechanical systems will be connected and ready for integration to site utilities.
Each of our E-Houses is factory tested and build in house to ensure the highest quality control standards.
Every E-House adheres to all safety and regulatory standards for its location of operation and is thoroughly tested to ensure everything works, is safe, and operational.
E-Houses are used for a wide range of critical power distribution equipment. Many E-Houses are used to store medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, power distribution panels, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, monitoring and automation equipment, variable frequency drives, and uninterruptable power supply systems.
Using an E-House ensures all equipment is protected from environmental damage, such as dust, water, and heat. E-Houses also prevent electrical hazards, such as shocks and arc flash incidents, and ensure system reliability.
E-Houses are heavily used in industries that require robust, prefabricated, and rapidly deployable electrical infrastructure, particularly in remote or harsh environments. The oil and gas industry uses E-Houses to power equipment in remote environments. The power industry uses E-Houses for substation control systems and power distribution. The mining industry uses E-Houses to support heavy industrial operations in remote areas. Data centers use E-Houses as a fast, affordable way to provide connectivity. Water utilities use E-Houses for reliable electrical infrastructure.
An E-House is a prefabricated electrical house designed to house critical electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, and power distribution systems. These structures are engineered and fabricated in a controlled environment before being transported for installation.
E-Houses allow for improved quality control and faster project timelines. Prefabrication also reduces on-site construction work, minimizes weather-related delays, and allows electrical systems to be integrated and tested before delivery. This results in faster installation, reduced project risk, and more predictable costs.
Common equipment includes medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, power distribution panels, SCADA and monitoring systems, variable frequency drives, and uninterruptible power supply systems. Housing this equipment in a prefabricated electrical house helps protect sensitive systems from environmental conditions, while maintaining safe and reliable operation.
Common industries include utilities, oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, manufacturing, and data centers.
The timeline for manufacturing an E-House depends on the size, customization, and electrical systems required for the project. Since E-houses are fabricated in a controlled facility, while site preparation occurs, the overall project timeline is typically much shorter than traditional construction.
The primary difference is where the structure is built. Prefabricated E-Houses are engineered and fabricated in a manufacturing facility before being transported to the site for installation. Traditional electrical buildings are constructed entirely on-site. Off-site fabrication allows for better quality control, faster project timelines, and reduced construction risk compared with conventional building methods.
