November 20, 2023
How Temporary Portable Buildings Can Boost Christmas Sales
We are on the brink of the festive season, and that means the hospitality and retail sector are getting ready for the most profitable time of the year. Here’s how hiring a temporary portable building can help you to make the most of your space at this time of the year. Pop-up retail venues The […]
November 15, 2023
Benefits Of Hiring A Portable Cabin For Your Outdoor Event
It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s outdoor events and preempting all the logistical challenges. One element that is unfortunately out of your control is the Great British weather. No matter if your event is in February or June, it can be impossible to know if the conditions will be mild and […]
November 10, 2023
Cornwall Hospital Instals New Modular Building Stroke Unit
The healthcare system in the UK is facing unprecedented challenges as we head into winter 2023. Waiting lists are at record levels, while resources and budgets are straining at their limits after years of austerity followed by a pandemic. Issues with recruitment and ongoing industrial disputes are serving to worsen a bad situation. Further complications […]
November 6, 2023
Tips For Preventing Theft And Vandalism On Remote Sites
Rural and remote areas are often thought to be havens of peace and tranquillity, but businesses operating in these locations can often be a target for theft and vandalism. With fewer neighbours and potential witnessesses to crime, remote sites can attract both organised crime groups (OCGs) and opportunistic intruders. Thieves may target equipment, stored goods […]
October 31, 2023
Three Less Common Uses For Premium Portable Buildings
Portable buildings are widely used for convenient temporary spaces in the education, construction, and healthcare sector. Recently, modular buildings have provided a fast and safe solution to the RAAC concrete crisis that has forced some UK schools to close or relocate to new teaching venues. Premium modular buildings are also being widely utilised in the […]
October 26, 2023
The Unique Military History Of The Portable Office
A portable office is typically a temporary structure, and this means that both assembly and disassembly times need to be as low as possible to avoid wasting time transitioning to new permanent facilities. Because of this constant strive for efficiency, it is probably not surprising that the modern portable structure can be traced back to […]
October 13, 2023
Portable Buildings Will Be Used To Ease Prison Overcrowding
The UK government is set to announce that up to 1,000 new prison places will be created through the use of portable buildings to create ‘rapid deployment cells.’ The Guardian reports that the justice secretary, Alex Chalk, will reveal the plans in an effort to tackle the prison overcrowding crisis. Prefabricated buildings have already been […]
October 11, 2023
How Modular Buildings Can Help To Create Flexible Workspaces
The use of premium portable buildings is now helping to create extra operational space in a wide range of businesses and sectors, from healthcare and education to construction and agriculture. As the demands of the workforce becomes increasingly diverse, the flexibility of portable or modular buildings is coming to the fore. Here is a look […]
October 2, 2023
The Benefits Of Portable Cabins In The Agricultural Sector
Portable buildings in the agricultural sector have many functions and are a cost-effective option. Large farms where storage space is at a premium often make use of mobile buildings. Here are just some of the uses and benefits that these versatile structures can bring to an agricultural setting. Enhanced biosecurity Effective biosecurity measures are essential […]
September 19, 2023
250 Temporary Classrooms Are Ordered In Wake Of RAAC Crisis
The government has made 250 temporary classrooms available for use in England’s schools after many were forced to find alternative buildings due to the RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis. This has led to a surge in demand for modular and portable buildings that can be installed in a matter of days, The Guardian reports. […]
September 18, 2023
Why Modular Buildings Are An Ideal Truck Stop Solution
The UK has been battling with a shortage of HGV drivers for the past few years. According to the Road Haulage Association, the situation has improved since the low point of 2021, but the threat of another driver shortage looms in the next five years because of the driver age demographic, with a significant proportion […]
September 13, 2023
Modular Building Suppliers Help To Support UK Schools
Modular and portable building suppliers have stepped up to support the education sector as it grapples with the crumbling concrete crisis. Just a week before the beginning of a new term, more than 100 schools have had to install temporary classrooms or close completely because of concerns about RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete). The Modular […]
