Blast Resistant Buildings | Modular Blast Resistant Buildings
Panel Built designs and manufactures blast resistant buildings to protect personnel and equipment in hazardous environments such as refineries, petrochemical plants, military bases, and energy facilities. Our blast resistant modular buildings are engineered to withstand overpressure events and reduce the risk of injury or damage from explosions. With fully customizable layouts and modular construction, we deliver safety, speed, and flexibility—without compromising durability.
Key Advantages:
🔺 Engineered to meet site-specific blast overpressure ratings
🔺 Fully customizable layouts and finishes
🔺 Ideal for control rooms, offices, MCC buildings, and testing labs
🔺 Quick, off-site fabrication minimizes downtime and disruption
Options & Features
Our blast resistant modular buildings (BRMs) are fabricated from high-strength steel and built to accommodate a wide range of applications. From mobile field units to permanent enclosures, we offer complete flexibility in form and function.
Blast Rated Building Features
🔺 Structural steel-framed design for blast load resistance
🔺 Welded or bolt-together construction
🔺 Tested to meet industry standards for blast overpressure events
🔺 Modular panelized design allows for quick on-site installation
🔺 Fully insulated walls with optional fire-rated and STC upgrades
🔺 Pre-wired with HVAC, lighting, and data as needed
Customizable Options
🔺 Sizes ranging from single-room modules to multi-room complexes
🔺 Ballistic-rated doors, windows, and structural components
🔺 Optional integration with HVAC filtration and gas detection systems
🔺 Exterior coatings for corrosion resistance in harsh climates
🔺 ADA-accessible and IBC-compliant configurations
🔺 Multiple roof styles and siding options to match facility aesthetics
Benefits of Modular Blast Resistant Buildings
Panel Built’s blast resistant modular buildings provide critical protection in the world’s most demanding environments.
🔺 Enhanced Safety – Designed to shield occupants from blast waves, flying debris, and structural collapse
🔺 Modular Flexibility – Reconfigurable layouts and easy expansion capabilities
🔺 Fast Installation – Minimized on-site labor and disruption
🔺 Custom Fit – Built to your exact specifications—no cookie-cutter solutions
🔺 Code Compliance – Built to meet relevant local, federal, and industry-specific standards
Applications of Blast Resistant Buildings
See how our blast rated buildings are used across high-risk industries:
🔺 Control Rooms – Critical infrastructure protected from blast impact
🔺 E-Houses – Secure electrical enclosures in combustible environments
🔺 MCC Buildings – Modular enclosures for motor control center protection
🔺 Equipment Rooms – Housing for sensitive testing and monitoring systems
🔺 Field Offices & Labs – Safe, mobile workspaces for hazardous sites
Blast Resistant Buildings FAQs
Q: What defines a blast resistant modular building?
A: A blast resistant modular building is engineered to withstand explosive forces and overpressure, protecting personnel and assets within hazardous environments.
Q: What industries require blast resistant buildings?
A: Common sectors include petrochemical, oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, refining, mining, and military.
Q: Are these buildings mobile or permanent?
A: Panel Built BRMs can be designed as permanent installations or mobile blast resistant modules, depending on your project needs.
Q: Can your buildings be customized to fit within an existing site layout?
A: Yes, we custom-build every unit to your exact specifications—down to the dimensions, finish, and internal layout.
Q: Do you offer fire-rated or ballistic-rated upgrades?
A: Yes. We offer both blast resistant and ballistic-rated modular buildings, as well as additional fire, acoustic, and thermal protection options.