Utilities
Modular buildings from conception to completion
What could be easier than having your building manufactured off site, then delivered and installed with the minimum of disruption to you?
Quality-assured buildings
Case Studies
Substation
National Grid
Increased investment in South Yorkshire’s electricity transmission network meant National Grid needed to amalgamate two substations to create a larger facility at Thorpe Marsh
The principal benefit of using off-site construction for National Grid is the removal of building trades from our substation sites. A factory is clearly a much safer working environment than a live high voltage compound.
The principal benefit of using off-site construction for National Grid is the removal of building trades from our substation sites. A factory is clearly a much safer working environment than a live high voltage compound.
News
Resilience by design: Why cybersecurity at Portakabin means business for everyone
21 Jul 2025
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, it’s a critical part of business resilience that has both business and government attention and investment. At Portakabin, cybersecurity underpins everything from project delivery and customer trust to employee protection and long-term growth.
Facing the future of manufacturing: A British perspective on resilience, innovation, and operational discipline
28 May 2025
In an era defined by complexity and change, the UK manufacturing sector finds itself at a pivotal moment. From managing global supply chain volatility to adapting to the shifting expectations of customers and regulators, the modern manufacturer is under more pressure than ever.