Labour Camp Dormitory 20ft | FOB $1,200
K-type prefab labor camp house for worker dormitories. 3000x6000x2800mm, light steel frame, 50mm rock wool panels, A-grade fireproof, 4-6 hour assembly.
Price shown is FOB China — ocean freight, import duty, VAT and site installation are not included. Freight is quoted per container (16 flat pack units per 40HQ).
Based in Suzhou, China
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Factory in Suzhou, China
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Product Description
3000 x 6000 x 2800 mm per room (multi-room linkable) · Light-gauge galvanized steel frame, pitched roof, X-bracing · 50mm Rock Wool / Glass-Magnesium Sandwich Panel, A-grade fireproof · 15-20 Years · 4-6 Hours
The K-Type Single-Story Labor Camp House is the workhorse of workforce accommodation — the most widely exported camp building type, and the one most often reordered. It is built from a light-gauge galvanized steel frame with a pitched roof and X-bracing, clad in rock wool sandwich panels, and shipped flat so that transport volume stays low.
Also specified as: light steel frame modular activity house, modular activity house, prefab activity house, demountable worker accommodation, T/K-type temporary building, prefabricated light steel frame building. If your tender documents use any of these terms, this is the same product — a bolted light-gauge steel frame with sandwich panel walls and roof, delivered flat-packed and re-usable after dismantling.
What is a K-Type labor camp house?
Definition: A K-type labor camp house is a prefabricated single-story dormitory building with a light steel frame, pitched roof and sandwich panel walls, assembled on site with bolted connections. Also known as: prefab labor camp house, worker dormitory, K-house, site dormitory block.
Product overview
Each 3000 x 6000 x 2800 mm room is a complete dormitory module. The frame uses galvanized steel with X-bracing in the side walls, which is what gives the K-type its name and its resistance to wind and racking loads. Walls are 50mm rock wool sandwich panels (50 kg/m3) with 0.25mm steel facings on both sides, giving A-grade fire performance — a common contractual requirement on mining and oil and gas camps.
Floors are 18mm magnesium oxide board, which is moisture resistant and takes point loads from bunk beds without deformation. Windows are PVC sliding units with security bars, and doors are steel with a handle lock.
Berth layouts
The standard module is delivered as a shell, ready for bunk layout. Typical configurations:
| Layout | Beds | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 4-berth bunk | 4 | Standard worker dormitory |
| 6-berth bunk | 6 | High-density labour camp |
| 2-3 single beds | 2-3 | Supervisor or staff rooms |
| Open plan | — | Canteen, recreation, laundry, site office |
Rooms can be linked side by side along a shared walkway to form blocks of 10, 20 or 50 rooms, with the same frame and panel system used throughout so the camp reads as one building rather than a collection of huts.
Why it ships flat
Panels and frames nest tightly, so a 40ft container carries far more K-type rooms than assembled container houses. On projects where freight is a large share of the landed cost — remote mines, island sites, landlocked countries — this is usually the deciding factor between K-type and container-based accommodation.
Applications
- Construction site dormitories — fast accommodation that can follow the project
- Mining and oil and gas camps — high-density worker housing with A-grade fire compliance
- Disaster relief housing — rapid deployment where permanent buildings are not yet possible
- Project offices and canteens — the same module, fitted out differently
- Ablution and utility blocks — paired with our ablution containers to complete a camp
Build a complete camp
Because the dormitory, ablution container and guard house all belong to the same camp and utility range, colours and finishes can be matched across the whole site and everything ships in one consolidated consignment. Send us your headcount, site conditions and project duration and we will lay out the camp for you.
Full configuration, two-storey corridor and loading details: light steel frame modular activity house.
Four Key Advantages
Fast Assembly
Pre-fabricated and modular design allows rapid on-site deployment: the shell assembles in 2-4 hours, and most units are fully deployed within 24-48 hours, minimizing labor costs and project timelines.
Cost-Effective Shipping
Optimized flat-pack design drastically reduces shipping volume. Multiple units can be loaded into a single container, saving up to 75% on international freight costs.
Built to Last
Corrosion-resistant galvanized steel frame with premium insulation. Engineered to withstand extreme weather, from scorching deserts to freezing mountains.
Stackable Design
Up to 3 stories with structural integrity. Modular connection system enables flexible expansion as your needs grow over time.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Labour Camp Dormitory 20ft | FOB $1,200 |
| Dimensions | 3000 x 6000 x 2800 mm per room (multi-room linkable) |
| Layout | Single room standard; 4-6 berth bunk layout optional |
| Structure | Light-gauge galvanized steel frame, pitched roof, X-bracing |
| Wall Material | 50mm Rock Wool / Glass-Magnesium Sandwich Panel, A-grade fireproof |
| Floor | 18mm Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Board |
| Door Type | 925x2030mm Steel Door with Handle Lock |
| Windows | PVC Sliding Window with Security Bars, 3mm Single Glass |
| Electrical | Pre-wired 220V/110V, LED Light, Socket, Switch |
| Service Life | 15-20 Years |
| Installation Time | 4-6 Hours |
| Applications | Labor Camp, Construction Site Dormitory, Mining Camp, Disaster Relief Housing, Project Office |
- Design life
- 15–20 years
- Fire rating
- Class A (rock wool panel)
- MOQ
- 1 set
- Lead time
- 7–15 days after deposit
- Payment
- T/T 30% deposit, 70% before shipment; or L/C
- Daily capacity
- 500 units (Suzhou plant)
- Container loading
- Per model — ask
- Certificates
- ISO 9001 · 45001 · 14001 — view at /about/
Specifications and options
| Category | Standard | Optional | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall panel | 50 mm rock wool | 75 mm or 100 mm | 50 mm suits ≥0 °C markets; 100 mm for −20 °C |
| Roof panel | 50 mm rock wool | 75 mm | Roof gain dominates cooling load in hot climates |
| Floor | 18 mm fire-rated board | 20 mm | Point loads from equipment and heavy furniture |
| Frame | Galvanised steel, 2.0 mm | 2.5 mm | Coastal and high-wind sites need the heavier section |
| Glazing | Single glazed, UPVC or aluminium | Double glazed | Condensation and noise control in cold or wet climates |
| Electrical | Lighting and sockets, pre-wired | AC pre-wiring, extra circuits | Diagnostic or kitchen equipment needs its own circuit |
From the factory gate to your site
| Step | What it adds | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| EXW (ex-works) | Goods at the factory gate, nothing else | FOB − US$62.5/unit at 16 units per 40HQ |
| FOB | Inland haulage to port and export clearance | The published FOB range above |
| CIF | Ocean freight and insurance to your port | FOB + US$181–544/unit (eight lanes, see the landed cost index) |
| Duty and VAT | Assessed on CIF value by the HS code your agent files | Not included — paid at destination |
| Installation | Foundation, lifting, assembly, utility hook-up | Our crew for Jakarta stock; quoted elsewhere |
The only steps that move with your project are freight and installation. Everything before them is fixed by the unit you choose — which is why we separate them here instead of quoting a single delivered number.
What the price includes, and who does what
FOB covers the building at the port of loading. Everything after it is arranged by someone — the table below states who, so a quotation can be compared line by line.
| Model | Size (mm) | FOB price (USD) | MOQ | 40HQ loading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Type Single-Story Labor Camp House | 3000 x 6000 x 2800 mm per room (multi-room linkable) | On request | 1 set | Per model — ask |
EXW is US$1,000 per 40HQ lower than FOB (the factory-to-port leg): about US$62.5 per unit at 16 units per 40HQ.
Who arranges what
| Layer | What it covers | Who arranges it |
|---|---|---|
| Production and loading | Build, trial assembly, container loading plan | EasiHive |
| Ocean freight and insurance | Port of loading to destination port, typically 25–40 days | EasiHive (quoted as CIF) or your forwarder |
| Import duty and VAT | Assessed on CIF value by the HS code declared at import | Your importer of record |
| Port handling and clearance | Terminal charges, agent fees, demurrage risk | Your clearing agent |
| Inland haulage and offloading | Port to site, crane or forklift at destination | Your contractor, or arranged on request |
| On-site assembly | Unpacking, assembly, utility hook-up | EasiHive crew for stocked units from Jakarta; remote guidance elsewhere |
Duty percentages are not published: the rate depends on the HS code your agent files and the value assessed at the port. We ship under a stated HS code and provide a commercial invoice that matches the packing list.
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Engineering Reference
Full engineering specification, load tables and U-values for all four product types — read the Container House Technical Guide.
What this model costs delivered to your market
Includes ocean freight, duty and delivery. Excludes local taxes, foundation and site works.
| Market | Main port | Landed price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Houston / Long Beach | $3,350–$3,950 |
| Australia | Sydney / Melbourne | $3,250–$3,850 |
| New Zealand | Auckland / Tauranga | $3,650–$4,300 |
| United Kingdom | Felixstowe / Southampton | $3,350–$4,000 |
| Ghana | Tema / Takoradi | $3,850–$4,600 |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo / Hambantota | $3,700–$4,400 |
| Malaysia | Port Klang / Penang | $2,400–$3,000 |
| Philippines | Manila / Cebu | $2,950–$3,650 |
| UAE | Jebel Ali | $2,600–$3,200 |
| Singapore | PSA Singapore | $2,200–$2,800 |
Indicative ranges — your quote breaks each line down by port, quantity and current freight rates.
