Category Archives: Modular Buildings
4 Reasons Portable Buildings Are Great for The Environment
When it comes to getting that extra space you need, a portable building is a smart way of going about it. Suitable for a whole host of uses, from classrooms to site canteens, temporary offices and more, there are a variety of advantages to investing in a portable building. Among these advantages are all the …
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3 Misconceptions About Modular Buildings
When the Second World War came along, the UK were in desperate need of housing to replace the many that were damaged or destroyed. Modular buildings came to the rescue and factories pumped out the components to build these temporary accommodations. Yet, despite their temporariness, many people still live in them to this day. However, …
Modular: Faster, Smarter, Greener, Better
Modular buildings don’t have as much positive press as they deserve. People have looked down their noses at them as being insubstantial, impermanent or simply inferior, but the world has changed. It’s faster, smarter and greener than before – just like modular buildings. Faster Construction of the modules can occur at the same time as construction …
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3 Myths About Modular Construction
Within every industry, myths will be told, and this includes modular buildings, however, some are more believing than others. Here, we’ve highlighted some of the misconceptions people have when it comes to modular construction, in order to set them straight. Myth 1: Modular Construction Doesn’t Save Time A lot of people believe that, because modular …
Modular Clubhouses: The Future Of Sport
When it comes to performing well on the field, state-of-the-art facilities make all the difference. Despite this, many sports clubhouses are sorely lacking in even basic heating, changing rooms, power or running water. The question remains: why are so many organisations settling for second-best when they could be in the premier league as far as …
Modular Buildings in Education: Customising your Cabins
If your school or education centre is utilising modular buildings to fulfil extra space requirements, improve classroom quality or provide temporary cover, then it can be difficult to see past the plain-featured walls and simple design to something that’s inspiring and exciting for students. On the contrary, modular cabins can be a fantastic blank slate …
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Is Going Modular A Low-Cost High-Efficiency Alternative to the Classroom?
For many schools and education settings, the process of updating your current buildings to meet your requirements efficiently and with a low-cost outcome is an uphill struggle. With many school buildings created in the 70s, or even before, there’s a lot of room for ongoing issues or hidden problems that can be a headache for …
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Did You Know…? The History of the Modular Building
Many people believe that modular buildings are a modern invention, simply because of how they look. However, would it surprise you to learn that modular building design and construction can be traced right back to as early as the late 1800’s? The First Modular Buildings Looking back through history, the first modular buildings that appear …
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