When your business needs a flexible approach to workspace, portable buildings provide an excellent solution to your requirements. Portable buildings offer organisations a cost-effective and adaptable answer to space that can be easily relocated. The flexibility of portable buildings makes them useful to a variety of sectors.
As their popularity grows, more companies realise there is so much more to a portable building than a grey box. Portable buildings are no longer cold, draughty temporary buildings. GSC Cabins supplies comfortable and modern portable buildings that your business can rely on. There are many uses for a portable building, so let’s look at some popular uses for these versatile buildings.
5 Uses for Portable Buildings
Construction Sites
Most businesses need an administration function to support their day-to-day activities; the construction industry is no different. Construction sites need space for project managers and administration staff to work. They also need somewhere to welcome site visitors, conduct safety checks, and everything else that happens on site.
Having a portable office on a construction site helps a project operate efficiently. A lot of time is saved from not having to travel from a permanent office to the site in question. A portable office also makes the administration function much more accessible to site staff.
Another massive benefit of portable offices in the construction industry is their portability. Construction sites are only operational for a limited time before moving on to the next project. Portable offices can easily be relocated to the next project.
Education Facilities
The education sector has made use of portable buildings for many years. The flexible nature of portable classrooms means that schools and colleges can respond to the changing needs of students. Portable buildings can be installed quickly and with little disruption, which makes them perfect for schools that need extra space quickly.
Portable classrooms offer schools, which often have tight budgets, a cost-effective solution to additional classroom space. The flexibility of the buildings also means they can accommodate specific educational needs. Whether schools need a temporary solution or more permanent space, portable classrooms have the answer.
Healthcare Clinics
Portable buildings can help the healthcare sector react to emergencies or increased requirements for facilities. The versatility of portable buildings means they can be configured for clinics or additional ward space.
Hospitals often have to deal with an influx of patients, so a portable building can assist in adding additional space quickly. They can also provide space for clinics in remote areas where the community may have issues getting to the main site.
This flexibility means that a hospital or clinic can utilise the space temporarily. Space may be required while building works take place on the main building. Alternatively, a clinic may only be needed for a short time.
Retail Opportunities
Some retail businesses want to find their customers in a more dynamic way than the high street can offer. Portable buildings can be installed almost anywhere, which makes them great for pop-up locations or events.
Customers respond well to new and exciting opportunities. So, locating your retail business in an unlikely location can create interest and excitement. Portable buildings are easy to set up. They are also cost-effective for a business to try out a new location or product.
Marketing Suites
Like the retail market, the construction industry often needs the facility to sell the buildings on their site. Housing developers need space to greet potential buyers and offer a comfortable location for negotiations.
Construction sites are temporary in nature. A portable building allows house builders to move the marketing suite to a new site when the current one is completed.
And more…
The options for portable buildings don’t end there. The versatility of portable buildings means they can be used for almost any application. Schools, construction, hospitals, and sales offices are just a few sectors that use portable buildings daily.
There are many other applications where portable buildings can help. A portable building can be helpful as additional storage. A secure portable building is a safe and dry environment for storing files or equipment.
Portable buildings also provide clean and dry changing facilities for sports and leisure activities. They can also be fitted with washing and toilet facilities.
How are Portable Buildings so Versatile?
As we’ve seen, portable buildings are ideal for many businesses and organisations. But why is it that portable buildings can be so flexible for so many people? The nature and construction of portable buildings are what make them so flexible.
Customised configuration
Portable buildings can be customised in many ways, from size to layout and internal features. This level of customisation means they can be turned into offices, classrooms, clinics or retail spaces. Internal walls are easily installed to divide the space, or you can leave them completely open plan.
Quick installation and relocation
Whether you need additional space quickly or need to relocate your office space regularly, portable buildings provide a solution. Their construction means they can be disassembled easily and lifted onto transport to be taken elsewhere. Smaller units can be lifted as they are without any disassembly.
Cost-effective
The economic advantages of portable buildings make them incredibly accessible for most businesses. The construction process maximises material and reduces waste, making portable buildings more cost-effective than traditional constructions. The speed of construction and reduced groundworks minimise labour costs. This means portable buildings can support business growth without substantial financial commitment.
GCS Cabins fully maximise your space with bespoke portable buildings. Customer Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator Jade Sheppard says, “Many sectors have passed through our doors, including education, transport, waste, recycling, sports, and leisure.
“We’ve provided extra space in the form of offices, toilets, training rooms, break areas and much more. What you decide to use your building for is entirely up to you, and we are here to help you create that perfect space.”
Portable Buildings the GCS way
GCS Cabins have been supplying high-quality portable buildings to businesses around the UK since 2007. We deliver flexible workspaces to support businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Our portable buildings are versatile, comfortable and cost-effective, providing a perfect environment for any application. Speak to us about how we can help you with a space that is more than just a Portable Building.