Modular Buildings

Why Choose Portakabin Modular Buildings?

Portakabin provides high-quality modular buildings for every sector, available to buy or hire anywhere in the UK. Each building is precision-engineered using modular construction techniques that deliver permanent-standard quality, rapid build times and minimal disruption. With more than 60 years of experience, Portakabin is recognised as a UK leader in offsite building innovation. Whether you need to hire temporary buildings or buy your solution outright, discover our range today.  

Duplex

Titan Building System

Ultima

Alta

When you need flexible, modern space, for education, healthcare, business, research, sport or recreation, Portakabin modular buildings offer a fast and efficient solution.  

Our modular buildings are created from prefabricated modules manufactured off site and assembled on location to form complete, permanent-quality facilities. This approach offers expansive, steel-framed modular solutions with unlimited flexibility and scale. 

  1. Modular buildings give you a fast, efficient alternative to traditional construction

     

    Whether your priority is time, budget or quality, the modular architecture of steel framed buildings from Portakabin is designed to provide a sustainable solution to modern construction challenges. Whether it's modular office buildings or hospitals, individual modules are engineered off site to ISO-accredited standards, delivered to site then craned into place and connected side-by-side, end-to-end or in multiple storeys to make buildings of any scale or layout. 

    With more than 60 years' experience and as a pioneer amongst modular building manufacturers in the UK, Portakabin can offer the very latest in Eco modular buildings.

  2. Modular buildings give you the scale and purpose to suit your needs

     

    With no limit to the combination of modules or the internal floor layouts, you can have modular buildings UK wide, that offer the space you need for any building use, from modular storage units to office complexes with architecturally interesting designs. So, whether you are looking for new or used modular buildings for sale or a short-term hire solution you can find it at Portakabin.  

  3. Built to last 60-year design life and 30-year warranty of our modular buildings

     

    With a 60-year design life and designs that help you meet BREEAM ‘excellent’ standards, you can have complete confidence in the durability and quality of our modular buildings. In fact, the standard has been independently recognised with British Board of Agrément approval and we back it up with a unique 30-year structural warranty, and 5-year product warranty for your complete peace of mind. 

It’s great to see how we’ve been able to introduce modern, multi-functional spaces here. Driving cost efficiencies for offshore wind energy is vital to ensure its longevity in the UK. The flexible options Portakabin can offer on challenging sites such as this make us a quality choice for projects in need of multi-use space.

Steve Andrews, Senior Project Manager, Ørsted

Modular Buildings FAQs

 

Are Portakabin modular buildings permanent or temporary? 

Portakabin modular buildings are designed to meet permanent construction standards but can also be hired as temporary facilities. Each unit is manufactured off site for rapid delivery and can be relocated, extended or reconfigured to suit changing requirements. 

How long does modular construction take? 

Build times vary with project scale, but modular construction from Portakabin typically delivers completed buildings up to 70% faster than traditional methods. Modules are precision-built off site, minimising disruption and allowing work on foundations and manufacturing to happen simultaneously. 

Do Portakabin modular buildings meet UK building regulations? 

Yes. All Portakabin modular buildings comply with current UK Building Regulations and are manufactured to ISO-accredited standards. Each structure is certified by the British Board of Agrément and designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ performance where required. 

What is the lifespan of a modular building? 

Every Portakabin modular building is engineered for a 60-year design life and backed by a 30-year structural warranty, providing long-term durability and performance comparable to conventional construction. 

What sectors use modular buildings? 

Portakabin modular buildings are used across education, healthcare, business, research, sport and recreation. Their offsite construction and flexible layouts make them ideal for classrooms, hospitals, offices and multi-purpose community spaces across the UK. 

 

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