What is Modular Building?
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Modular buildings, such as those manufactured, built and installed by Portakabin®, offer a highly efficient and fast method of delivering flexible, high-quality modern buildings. Our modular buildings can be a very speedy, high-quality solution to your needs. To better understand why you should choose modular buildings and construction techniques for your next project, we have listed seven benefits of selecting this solution…
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Benefits of Modular Building Construction
Modular construction can be used for almost any application, ranging from site huts to state-of-the-art operating theatres.Learn more -
Why choose modular over traditional construction?
For faster delivery, adaptability and a better effect on the environment, choose modular. Modular builds are produced in controlled factory settings, so projects stay on schedule and achieve a consistent standard of quality that’s harder to maintain with traditional site-based methods.Learn more -
Why Modular Building?
Want to know more about how modular buildings work in practice? If you have a question the answer may already be here in our Frequently Asked Questions section.Read More
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1) Fast construction for a wide variety of solutions
Modular constructions can be erected much faster than traditional buildings and, in particular, Portakabin solutions can be up to 70% faster – without compromising on quality. In challenging times, we understand that you need to have a prefabricated solution that you can trust.
Ideal for healthcare, classrooms and more, modular construction helps you scale up or downsize at a moment’s notice too. This includes modular offices that provide year-round comfortable working environments, no matter what the weather outside.
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2) Modular buildings delivered on time & on budget
Not only are modules faster – they also offer great value for money.
Portakabin is unique in the industry in providing an on time, on budget promise. If there’s a delay, we’ll pay.
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3) They are a sustainable alternative of construction
Meet your sustainability goals through the advantages of our lean manufacturing method.
All construction takes place in an offsite environment before installation at your site, offering a sustainable build programme under factory conditions. This results in 90% less vehicle use, and 90% less waste.
You can also buy highly sustainable, pre-owned Portakabin modules in a matter of weeks. The lower number of vehicle movements to site and reduced wastage all adds up to significant improvements for your sustainability targets.
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4) Modular buildings provide permanent-standard durability
Not all modular buildings are steel framed, but ALL Portakabin modular buildings are constructed using steel frames.
You can expect the same durability as a permanent structure and Portakabin modular buildings, which can be set up as offices, retail units and healthcare facilities to name just a few examples, come with a 30-year structural warranty for your peace of mind.
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5) You receive total design freedom
There are no limits to the possibilities available to you when designing modular buildings for your business.
If you need to build upwards or sideways, as well as gain or lose some space, you can change your design even months or years later.
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6) Modular buildings are constructed off-site
With your design in hand, our experts build the modules off-site ready to be transported as ready-made and fitted-out buildings to your site.
Off-site construction is beneficial as the technique isn’t impeded by bad weather, skills shortages or low productivity.
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7) You can have ready-made buildings delivered
Volumetric construction methods mean that modular buildings can be installed ‘ready to go’ with fixtures and fittings in place.
This provides you with shorter programme times, faster occupancy and a quicker return on investment.
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Find more information about choosing modular buildings
If you have a query about modular buildings after reading the benefits of choosing this construction technique, the answer may be in our list of modular construction FAQs.
We also go into more detail about the process within our guide of modular construction vs traditional construction, as well as set out a useful video demonstration of an installation as part of our detailed piece about what a modular building is.
Ever wondered how the modular construction process actually works too? As we detail here, this modern, sustainable and flexible manufacturing method offers many benefits for almost any application – ranging from site huts to state-of-the-art operating theatres.
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Choosing a modular building supplier you can trust
Here at Portakabin, we offer six decades of expertise in the manufacture, build and installation of modular buildings. Our multi-award-winning team has worked on projects large and small, from education spaces and hospitals to construction-site accommodation, retail units and permanent office buildings.
Every project comes with the on time and on budget promise too. In the unlikely event that we fail to meet your deadlines, we’ll give you a week’s free hire, or 1% of the contract value if you buy. (Terms apply)
We’re also happy to offer flexible options to suit your budgets, so don’t delay in starting your project by getting a quote online now.
Rather speak about what you need in-person? Book an appointment and we will either arrange to visit your site, or you can meet us at a Portakabin Visitor Centre – whatever is your preference.