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Bharat Portable Cabin

Labour accommodation

Labour camps & bunk houses — safe, ventilated worker accommodation

A well-planned labour camp keeps a workforce healthy, rested and on site. We build bunk houses, mess halls and washroom blocks as one layout, designed for ventilation, fire safety and relocation.
Single-storey white prefabricated panel building with a row of windows

Overview

Infrastructure projects, factories under construction and remote plants often house hundreds of workers on or near site for months at a time. How that accommodation is planned affects health, attendance, safety audits and, ultimately, the programme. A labour colony is not just rooms — it is sleeping blocks, washrooms, a kitchen and mess, drinking water, lighting and the space between buildings.

We build labour camps from Aerocon and PUF panels on steel frames, and from container and cabin modules where speed and relocation matter most. Bunk rooms are planned for cross-ventilation and natural light, with windows, exhaust fans and electrical points for fans and lighting. Aerocon's cement-based panels are non-combustible, which is one reason they are widely used for accommodation.

Layout matters as much as the buildings: spacing between blocks, clear escape routes, toilet and bath blocks sized to the headcount and kept separate from the kitchen, and a mess that can serve a shift quickly. We plan the camp with you, then build the blocks at our Umbergaon factory for delivery by road.

Discuss your project

What we supply

Configured for the job.

  • Bunk house blocks

    Long blocks divided into bunk rooms with a corridor or veranda, windows on both sides, lockers and fan and light points in each room.

  • Mess and canteen halls

    Open dining halls with a separate kitchen, wash area and store, lined with easy-clean panels for hygiene.

  • Toilet and bath blocks

    Rows of WCs, bathing cubicles and wash basins, plumbed for connection to water tanks and a septic or drainage system.

  • Staff and supervisor quarters

    Better-finished cabins with attached washrooms for engineers and supervisors living on site.

  • Multi-storey accommodation

    LGS-framed two-storey blocks where land is limited, with external stairs and walkways.

  • Quick-deploy container bunks

    Insulated container cabins fitted with bunks for small crews or early mobilisation.

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Guides

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Which material is best for labour camp buildings?

Aerocon panels are a common choice because they are cement-based, non-combustible and feel solid. PUF panels are lighter and insulate better, which suits mess halls and hot climates. Many camps use both, on a steel or LGS frame.

How many toilets and baths does a labour camp need?

It depends on the headcount and the norms set by your client, the state or your own HSE policy. Share the number of workers and any client requirements, and we will size the washroom blocks to meet them.

How do you handle ventilation in bunk rooms?

We plan windows on opposite walls for cross-ventilation, add exhaust fans or ridge ventilation, and provide fan points in every room. Roof insulation reduces heat build-up during the day.

Can the camp be moved to another site?

Yes. Panel-built blocks can be dismantled and re-erected, and container or cabin modules can be lifted and transported as whole units.

What site preparation does a labour camp need?

Levelled ground with plinths or a PCC base for each block, drainage so the camp does not flood in the monsoon, and planned water, sewage and power connections.

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