Modular Mining Buildings for Regional WA

Mine sites in regional Western Australia don’t operate on generous timelines. When your project needs reliable infrastructure fast, accommodation, crib rooms, ablution blocks and site offices, delays cost money and impact your workforce’s wellbeing.

Modular WA delivers purpose-built modular mining buildings anywhere across regional WA. Faster than traditional construction, engineered for demanding conditions, and backed by a proven track record with major mining companies operating across the Pilbara, Goldfields, and Kimberley.

Why Modular Construction Is the Smartest Choice for Mine Sites

When you’re running mining operations in some of the most remote locations in Australia, the way you build matters as much as what you build. Modular construction delivers advantages that traditional on-site building simply cannot match in challenging environments.

Speed: Modular buildings are constructed off-site at our manufacturing facilities while site preparation happens simultaneously, dramatically reducing construction time and getting your workforce operational faster.

Scalability: As mining projects evolve, so can your facilities. Modular building solutions can be expanded, reconfigured, or relocated as project phases change, with no permanent commitment to a fixed footprint.

Minimal site disruption: On an active mine site, downtime has a direct cost. Our fast installation process means less interference with your operations from day one.

Consistent quality: Every building is constructed under strict supervision in controlled factory conditions, insulated from the unpredictable realities of remote, on-site construction.

Why Choose Us?

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3 x Fully Supervised Manufacturing Facilities

500+ Projects Successfully Completed Since 2016

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40 x Expert Staff Members
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Everything Your Mine Site Needs

Modular WA delivers purpose-built modular mining buildings designed around the specific needs of mining companies across regional Western Australia, from large-scale mining camps to compact site offices.

Accommodation Villages and Sleeping Quarters: In a competitive WA labour market, quality site accommodation is a workforce retention tool. Workers coming off long shifts deserve a comfortable, well-insulated space to rest, and mining companies that provide it keep their best people longer.

Wet, Dry and Crib Rooms: Fully fitted crib rooms built to rigorous standards, designed to hold up across the full lifecycle of your project, not just the first twelve months.

Ablution Blocks: Built for high-use remote mine site environments where durability and ease of maintenance are non-negotiable.

Site Offices and Recreation Areas: Practical, comfortable spaces intended for permanent or semi-permanent site offices that support both productivity and workforce morale.

Bespoke Solutions: Every building configured to your operation: crib rooms designed around shift rotation patterns, ablution blocks scaled to your workforce numbers, and accommodation villages built to your project timeline.

Built for WA's Most Demanding Mining Regions

Modular mining buildings destined for regional Western Australia need to perform under extreme conditions, not just on delivery day, but for the entire life of the project. Every Modular WA building is engineered specifically for the Australian landscape and the demanding environments our mining clients operate in.

  • Cyclone-rated construction upgrades available for Pilbara and Gascoyne operations, including Port Hedland, Karratha, Tom Price, and beyond
  • High-performance insulation options for extreme heat across the Goldfields and Kimberley, keeping sleeping quarters and recreation areas comfortable year-round
  • Steel frame construction: termite-resistant, durable, and built to withstand the rigours of remote mine site life without ongoing maintenance headaches
  • Marine-grade materials & fixings available for coastal mining and processing operations
  • Engineered concrete bases delivering solid, long-lasting infrastructure that outperforms standard buildings in durability and operational longevity – our buildings are intended for long-term use, not a 3-month temporary donga.

Our deep understanding of WA’s mining regions, from Laverton to Newman, Meekatharra to Kalgoorlie, means every modular mining building we deliver is fit for purpose from day one.

Industry Awards

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2023 – HIA CSR WA Housing Awards

Modular Housing of the Year (South West)

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2021 – HIA CSR WA Housing Awards

Excellence in Service (State – WA)

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2021 – HIA CSR WA Housing Awards

Excellence in Service (Mid West)

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2019 – HIA CSR WA Housing Awards

Transportable / Kit Home (State – WA)

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2019 – HIA Mid West Housing Awards

Excellence in Customer Service (Mid West)

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2019 – HIA Mid West Housing Awards

Transportable / Kit Home (Mid West)

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2023 – MBA Building Excellence Awards

Best Alternative Home (South West)

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2023 – MBA Building Excellence Awards

Best Alternative Home (South West)

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2021 – MBA Housing Excellence Awards

Best Display Home (WA): The Jasper

Why Modular WA?

Decades of Local Experience

At Modular WA, we’re more than just modular builders — we’re locals with true knowledge about the regions. Choose a builder who understand the needs of regional communities like Albany. With over 30 years of experience delivering transportable solutions across Western Australia, our knowledge of the terrain, climate, and logistical challenges ensures you get a great modular portable kitchen that works where and when you need it.

Award-Winning Quality and Service

Our reputation is built on honest work, practical designs, and quality construction. We’ve won multiple industry awards for our modular innovations and remain committed to delivering exceptional service, from first enquiry to final installation.

Personalised Support from Start to Finish

From your initial quote to the day your modular kitchen arrives onsite, our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all — every portable kitchen is tailored to suit your needs, budget, and location.

The Scale and Speed to Deliver Your Project

When mining companies operating across regional WA need modular building solutions delivered on time and to specification, capacity matters. Modular WA has the manufacturing infrastructure and dedicated team to handle projects of any size.

  • 3 fully supervised manufacturing facilities
  • 45,000m² manufacturing footprint
  • 50+ dedicated personnel across 4 offices

Our dedicated commercial project teams manage the entire process, from initial concept through to installation, ensuring your modular mining buildings are delivered on schedule without compromising quality or safety.

We have extensive experience delivering modular camps, accommodation facilities, and site offices for major companies including Rio Tinto, BHP, and Ramelius Resources. Whether you’re a large mining company managing a multi-stage project or a smaller organisation scoping your first modular mining camp, our team has the expertise and capacity to deliver.

Construction projects in the mining and energy industries demand reliable partners. We’ve built our reputation on being exactly that.

Meet The Team

Our hand-picked team of dedicated professionals are passionate about helping our clients to design bespoke, innovative residential and commercial modular projects.
This commitment has resulted our reputation as one of the most trusted and reliable modular builders in Western Australia.

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
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Jason Sjoland

MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Wayne McGrath

DIRECTOR / REGISTERED BUILDER
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Errol Davies

DIRECTOR / REGISTERED BUILDER
SALES CONSULTANTS
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Adrian Frazer

SALES CONSULTANT
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Jackie Johnson

SALES CONSULTANT
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Lee Hall

SALES CONSULTANT
OPERATIONS
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Dean Marsh

OPERATIONS MANAGER / REGISTERED BUILDER
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Peter Webster

HSEQ MANAGER
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Thomas Davies

HSEQ OFFICER
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Gary Pethick

QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER
DESIGN + DRAFTING
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Wendy Iu

DESIGN & DRAFTING MANAGER
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Zhipeng Yin

DRAFTSPERSON
ACCOUNTS
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Scott Plyler

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
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Sarah Broome

ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR
PROJECTS
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Codie Sundstrom

TENDERS & COMMUNICATIONS
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Mark Killeen

PROJECT MANAGER
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Craig Robinson

PROJECT MANAGER
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Fiona Stuart

ASST. PROJECT MANAGER
CONTRACTS
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Fiona Ryan

CONTRACTS MANAGER
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Michelle Broomfield

CONTRACTS ADMIN
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Nicole Newman

CONTRACTS ASSISTANT
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Tiahn Marin

CONTRACT ADMIN
ESTIMATING, PURCHASING + SCHEDULING
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Michael Richards

ESTIMATING MANAGER
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Alex Davies

SCHEDULING MANAGER
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Summer Archer

SCHEDULER
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Lionel Burns

SCHEDULING
MANUFACTURING – SUPERVISION
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Sion Williams

SITE INSTALL MANAGER
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Jarrod Broughton

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Jamie Macnicol

YARDMAN
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PROJECT COORDINATION

Memberships + Associations

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Frequently Asked Questions

A standard modular accommodation village typically moves fast. From concrete slab arrival to delivery & installation in 10–16 weeks. This is significantly faster than traditional construction. What holds up the timeline is site preparation, compliance, approvals, and design modifications. If you’re picking a standard design, your site is ready, and development approval (if required) is in place, the process is fast and seamless. The earlier you engage our team, the more flexibility we have to compress your timeline.

In our Design-A-Donga range, which is specifically designed for FIFO accommodation, every sleeping quarter is fully insulated, air-conditioned, and fitted to a quality standard that supports genuine rest and recovery after long shifts. Quality site accommodation is not just a welfare requirement; it is a workforce retention investment that mining companies in competitive labour markets cannot afford to overlook.

Yes, but there are limitations. Modular buildings can be relocated, reconfigured, or repurposed as mining projects evolve, protecting your infrastructure investment across multiple project phases and reducing lifecycle costs. However, as our modules consist of engineered concrete slabs, relocating them requires specialised transport providers. It’s definitely possible, but it needs to be planned for. Considering this when planning your site install is also important: elevated buildings (above ground rather than sunk-in installs) and easy-to-dissemble site structures makes for a simpler relocation.

Yes – they can be, if required. We have extensive experience delivering cyclone-rated modular mining buildings across the Pilbara and Gascoyne. Every building is engineered to meet Australian standards for its specific wind region.

Modular construction is consistently more cost-effective for remote mining projects: reduced construction time, lower trade mobilisation costs, and buildings engineered to last the full project lifecycle. Our team will walk you through a realistic cost comparison for your specific location and project scope.

Yes. We bring the same manufacturing quality and project management expertise we have delivered for major companies, including Rio Tinto and BHP to smaller organisations with specific needs and tighter budgets.

Ready to Talk About Your Mine Site Project?

Whether you need a complete accommodation village for a large remote workforce, a single crib room, or a full range of site offices and ablution blocks, our commercial team has the expertise, manufacturing capacity, and deep understanding of WA’s mining and energy industries to deliver exactly what your operation needs.

Tell us what your site requires. Our commercial team will assess your location, scope your project, and come back to you with a direct answer on what is possible, what it takes, and how quickly we can deliver.

Contact our commercial team directly to get started. Call us: (08) 6454 0919

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