Businesses change, fluctuate, grow, shrink, and evolve; it’s natural and part of the process. But when budgets are tight and you run out of space, what next? Traditional builds can take time and money and require jumping through all manner of hoops to get the permissions and permits you need, and that’s before you get any bids underway from contractors.
Modular buildings, on the other hand, are able to offer the same advantages as standard buildings with added benefits. Let’s take a look.
Faster
When it comes to erecting standard buildings, speed is something you should definitely be wary of, but the thing is, you don’t always have the time to wait for standard construction to run its course. One of the major benefits of modular buildings is that they can be put in place and are ready to use immediately.
This means your new space appears faster – in weeks, not months, and for businesses, that means less downtime, less interruption, and the ability to scale with speed and precision..
Minimal Site Impact
When your premises need to be extended or reconfigured, you will need to live through the process. This can be highly disruptive in many ways, from navigating onsite traffic to working through noise and air pollution. It’s a stressful situation that will affect everything you do on a daily basis.
Modular buildings, on the other hand, are largely completed off-site – 90% of construction takes place before it arrives, which means your business can stay operational for longer without putting up with the construction drama.
Sustainable
Modern modular buildings are typically made with more sustainable materials and often fewer materials than other types of buildings. Plus, off-site construction is usually cleaner for the planet too – less waste, fewer transport options, bringing various materials to you, etc.
Every aspect of the building is cut precisely so you can rest assured it’s constructed with more thought and care. And once it’s in place? You get insulated buildings, which further reinforce the green credentials as they are designed to maintain more even temperatures – good for the environment, good for stock, and those working with the building.
Cost Effective
Compared to the cost of a completely new part of the business – be it a new building entirely or extension of existing buildings, modular buildings are by far more cost-effective.
Firstly, everything is included in the price; you’re not required to find an architect, project manager, constructors, etc, it’s all taken care of by the one company, meaning you’re automatically paying less.
Plus, the materials used and shortened construction times mean you can benefit from a more cost-effective approach without cutting corners or going without. Typically, you can expect them to be around 10 to 15% cheaper, and this is primarily through labor, materials, and time.
Modular buildings are not for every business, and for the most part, they are not a full-time, permanent solution. However, for businesses that need to hit the ground running or can’t afford the disruption to operations, they’re the perfect compromise for expansion and growth, so you can move forward faster with less hassle.
