About the Project
In the municipality of Cetkovice in Blansko District, a new childcare group is being built next to the existing kindergarten from 1977. The project aims to increase the capacity for preschool childcare in the municipality. The construction is financed by European Union funds within the National Recovery Plan, supported by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
The chosen construction system was modular LGSF construction by Skymax Living. The modules left our production hall, were transported to the site on Monday, April 20, 2026, and installed by mobile crane. The existing kindergarten operated without interruption — no dust, no construction noise, no restrictions for the children next door.
±1 mm
LGSF Profile Manufacturing Tolerances
Hours
Time to position modules on site
100%
Dry construction — no wet processes
0
Days of disruption to neighboring school operation
What Does “Modular Construction” Mean
When you hear the word modular, most people imagine temporary containers with plastic windows. However, modern modular LGSF construction is a completely different category — a fully functional building indistinguishable from traditional construction once completed.
The principle is simple:
- Skeleton made of light gauge steel profiles (LGSF — Light Gauge Steel Frame) is manufactured on CNC machines with a tolerance of ±1 mm.
- Modules are assembled in the hall — under roof, protected from weather, in controlled conditions.
- Interior work — insulation, vapor barrier, installation of utilities, cladding — takes place in the hall where craftsmen have full access to everything.
- Finished modules are transported to the site wrapped in protective foil.
- Mobile crane installs the modules on pre-prepared foundations. On-site assembly: hours, not weeks.
Implementation Process
The implementation proceeds in four consecutive phases. The gallery below shows actual footage from our production hall and the Cetkovice site — click the image to enlarge and see captions.
Phase 1
Production in the hall
LGSF skeleton, insulation, vapor barrier, and cladding are completed under roof in controlled conditions — independent of weather.
Phase 2
Transport and assembly
Finished modules in protective foil arrive on a low-loader. A mobile crane installs them on foundations within hours — not weeks.
Phase 3
Interior work on site
Dry construction continues with the same logic as in the hall — mineral wool insulation, vapor barrier, cladding with boards, completion of installations.
Phase 4
Wet areas by dry method
Toilets and bathrooms without concrete screeds and wet plasters — board systems with certified waterproofing instead.
Modular LGSF vs. Traditional masonry construction
Comparison for a typical new municipal daycare / kindergarten building
Key advantages of modular LGSF construction for municipalities
No disruption to neighboring school operations
Construction takes place next to an operating kindergarten. No dust, no long-term construction noise, no risk to children. This is practically impossible with traditional masonry construction involving excavators and concrete mixers.
Speed of drawing EU subsidies
Subsidies from the National Recovery Plan have a time limit. Those who fail to complete on time do not receive funding. Modular construction dramatically shortens the risky period between decision and commissioning.
Controlled quality in the production hall
A large part of the construction takes place in a covered space with constant conditions. No material damage from rain, no inaccuracies caused by winter or heat. Craftsmen work under ideal conditions.
Fewer craftsmen, higher productivity
The Czech Republic is experiencing a shortage of qualified craftsmen for traditional wet construction. Modular LGSF addresses this issue — fewer people, more work done in the hall, clear system logic. The construction company can serve more municipalities in the same time.
Predictable schedule
Traditional masonry construction drags on, delays, and extends. With modular construction, you know at the start when you will finish. This is a crucial factor for municipal budgets and EU subsidies.
Who is modular LGSF construction for
If you are a municipal mayor, public procurement designer, general contractor or investor dealing with:
- A new kindergarten, daycare, or preschool
- Expansion of existing educational facility capacity
- Municipal office, cultural center, municipal housing
- Construction with a time limit (EU subsidies, National Recovery Plan)
- Projects where neighboring facility operations cannot be disrupted
...then modular LGSF construction is exactly what is worth considering. The Czech Republic has over 6,200 municipalities — many of which need to quickly and reliably increase childcare capacity. Cetkovice is an example of how this can be done.
Are you planning a similar project for your municipality?
Contact us for a non-binding consultation →Manufacturer’s perspective
The construction system for this project was supplied by Skymax Living, the largest manufacturer of LGSF constructions in the EU. Structures with certifications for buildings with higher requirements — from family houses through residential buildings to public facilities.
For the Cetkovice project, we supplied the modular LGSF structure. Finishing construction works, installations, and other trades are handled by other specialists — partners of the general contractor. This plurality is exactly what makes modular LGSF such a powerful tool: each party performs their part in controlled conditions, resulting in faster and higher quality outcomes than traditional construction.
Preschool facilities, schools, and increasing the capacity of municipal civic amenities are typical applications of modular LGSF construction. Short construction time, minimal disruption to neighboring operations, and predictable budgets meet the demands of public investors. Alongside masonry and timber construction, modular LGSF forms an equivalent third path — for many municipalities today the fastest route from decision to operation.
We thank the municipality of Cetkovice and all involved trades for an interesting project. Congratulations to the mayor and council on choosing a modern construction approach.
