Modular buildings equal the durability and quality of permanent buildings, being built to the latest building regulations and planning requirements. The key advantage of modular construction is the significant time saving.
For example, a completely new modular office building will typically be ready for occupation up to 50% faster than a traditionally constructed building, or a refurbished option can be ready up to 70% faster.
The timeframe for a hired building from a leading manufacturer such as Portakabin is even shorter, for example our emergency buildings solution can be with you in hours.
You’ll benefit from greater time and cost certainty with modular building systems. That’s because off-site construction isn’t constrained in the same way as site-based construction by skills shortages and low labour productivity. Our standardised processes also enable us to provide timely and accurate project data from the outset.
Feature
Delivers 99.7% of buildings on time and on budget
Unique promise of a week’s free hire or a 0.5% refund if we’re late (Conditions apply)
30 year structural warranty
Can be installed in tight and inaccessible sites
Earlier occupation leading to earlier return on investment
Potential for buildings to be expanded but also reduced in size or even removed to meet changes in capacity
Safer working on sites
Less disruption
Less access requirements for plant and machinery
Traditional
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Modular
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Portakabin
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
| Feature | Traditional | Modular | Portakabin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivers 99.7% of buildings on time and on budget | N | N | Y |
| Unique promise of a week’s free hire or a 0.5% refund if we’re late (Conditions apply) | N | N | Y |
| 30 year structural warranty | N | N | Y |
| Can be installed in tight and inaccessible sites | N | Y | Y |
| Earlier occupation leading to earlier return on investment | N | Y | Y |
| Potential for buildings to be expanded but also reduced in size or even removed to meet changes in capacity | N | Y | Y |
| Safer working on sites | N | Y | Y |
| Less disruption | N | Y | Y |
| Less access requirements for plant and machinery | N | Y | Y |
Feature
Constructed using a combination of wood and concrete and steel
Professional design service available
Can incorporate sustainability features such as green roofs and solar panels
Achieves the required U-Values
Meets building regulations
Offers design flexibility and architectural interest
Built for permanent use
Comfortable year-round working environments
Concrete floor capability
Traditional
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Modular
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Portakabin
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
| Feature | Traditional | Modular | Portakabin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constructed using a combination of wood and concrete and steel | Y | Y | Y |
| Professional design service available | Y | Y | Y |
| Can incorporate sustainability features such as green roofs and solar panels | Y | Y | Y |
| Achieves the required U-Values | Y | Y | Y |
| Meets building regulations | Y | Y | Y |
| Offers design flexibility and architectural interest | Y | Y | Y |
| Built for permanent use | Y | Y | Y |
| Comfortable year-round working environments | Y | Y | Y |
| Concrete floor capability | Y | Y | Y |
Discover more about how modular construction works, the benefits of this method of construction and what sets Portakabin and our buildings apart from the rest of the modular construction industry.
When our dates moved forwards they were able to bring our installation forwards, it was very hassle free and the team were friendly, approachable and did a great job. Our clients and customers are always impressed with the offices, remarking on how light and airy it feels. All in all, we could not be happier with the end result!
