Forecasts indicate that there will be an increase of over 400,000 pupils attending state secondary schools in England between 2018 and 2027. With a growing number of pupils, schools need to expand their facilities. Modular classrooms offer a smart solution for schools to grow quickly and affordably alongside their students. 

Modular school buildings are safe and quality-assured. They are a sustainable solution that provides an excellent space to learn about environmentally friendly practices. Modular classrooms can be adapted for a wide variety of requirements to ensure that every pupil has a learning environment optimised to fit their needs.

Get modular school buildings quickly

One of the most significant advantages modular buildings can offer schools is their fast installation. Unlike traditional buildings, which can take months or even years to build,  modular classrooms are primarily constructed in a controlled factory setting. Transport and installation time are significantly reduced, making modular buildings the smart choice for expanding schools.

Construction and installation of modular buildings is up to 50% faster than traditional buildings. This is great news, with a predicted student increase of 400,000 in just nine years. Modular classrooms provide schools with the flexibility to respond to unexpected population increases with minimal disruption to learning. 

Buildings can be installed quickly during school holidays to avoid changing student routines. When students return to school after half term, they can benefit from a new quality learning environment. 

Affordable modular classrooms: the smart way to expand your school

Schools often work with a tight budget, making expanding learning facilities difficult. Modular classrooms offer a more affordable alternative to traditional buildings. Their factory construction guarantees a standardised quality level and significantly reduces on-site build and transportation costs. 

Modular buildings are also available, new or used, at many different price points. This means you can transform your school to meet rising student populations on any budget.

Quality buildings that guarantee safety

Factory construction ensures a standardised quality level across all modular school buildings. These buildings meet the same codes as traditional buildings. Safety and adherence to regulations are essential factors for schools to consider when finding new spacing solutions. 

Portable Building Sales are trusted modular classroom providers. They have created safety-assured quality buildings for schools up and down the country.

“The service that was provided for ‘Hub 1’ a few years ago to ‘Hub 2’ more recently has been exceptional. We are over the moon with the buildings they have provided as they have really enhanced the facilities at the school for the students.“ -Jim Ryan, Director of Finance and HR at Co-Op Failsworth Academy.

Prepare your students for the future with environmentally friendly practices

With climate change becoming an increasingly important issue, it is vital to teach school-aged children about sustainability. Modular school buildings are an environmentally friendly spacing solution. 

Modular buildings reduce waste, CO2 emissions and energy usage. They are also part of a circular economy. They can be reused and refurbished repeatedly to ensure the maximum use of the building.

Emphasising the significance of environmentally friendly practices allows you to prepare your students for challenges they may face in the future and equip them with the skills they will need. Modular classrooms allow you to demonstrate your institution’s commitment to sustainability, making them a smart choice for expanding schools. 

Adaptable modular buildings for all education needs 

Modular school buildings are incredibly flexible and adaptable. They can provide long-term or short-term solutions and be reconfigured, relocated and expanded over time without significant additional costs. 

As pupils grow, modular buildings can grow and change alongside them. This adaptability means modular buildings can be customised to fit various needs. 

“Recently, we have provided a variety of buildings to schools, universities and academies for use as standard classroom buildings, office space, SEND classrooms and sports changing facilities.”-Andy Cottam, Senior Sales Manager at Portable Building Sales. 

Customisation options make modular classrooms an excellent solution for SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) spaces. 17.3% of students have SEND requirements, and learning spaces must be optimised to accommodate these student’s needs best.

Bespoke customisation options can create environments that are comfortable and stimulating for learning. Accessibility factors such as ramps and wider doorways are necessary for students using wheelchairs and walking aids. One-to-one learning, spaces can enable pupils to engage better with their studies. Break-out rooms provide students with somewhere to relax when they need a break. 

School buildings should provide a safe space for students to grow and overcome challenges. Modular classrooms can be adapted to provide learning spaces that accommodate all pupils. This undoubtedly makes modular buildings a smart choice for expanding schools. 

How are schools using modular buildings?

As mentioned, the adaptability of modular buildings makes them an excellent option for many different spaces within the education sector. Some examples include:

• Classrooms 
• Special needs facilities
• Staffrooms 
• Toilets
• Showers
• Changing rooms
• Art departments 
• IT suites
• Dance/drama suites
• Technology and design of buildings 

“Modular buildings provide an exceptional solution to schools with additional teaching and office space. There are numerous benefits for schools choosing the modular building route – speed, cost, less disruption, quality control, lower environmental impact and many others.” –Andy Cottam, Senior Sales Manager at Portable Building Sales.

Modular classrooms from Portable Building Sales

Modular classrooms are a smart choice for expanding schools in terms of speed, cost-efficiency and sustainability. Modular school buildings are also adaptable and customisable, which allows them to provide spaces that encourage learning for every student.

“Creating these spaces has allowed schools to expand on their intake, re-think how they utilise their main school buildings, provide upgrade facilities for their students and offer courses and services they weren’t previously able to.” –Andy Cottam, Senior Sales Manager at Portable Building Sales. 

Portable Building Sales is a modular building supplier based in Yorkshire, working nationwide. We have plenty of experience in supplying modular classrooms. But don’t just listen to us; listen to our customers. 

Are you ready to expand your school and optimise your learning environment? Then take a look at our buildings or contact our friendly team today!

Having suitable office facilities is critical to the success of your business. There are many reasons why your organisation might need to consider new office space. For example, you may find that the time has come to expand your business or relocate. If so, you’ll need to think about the office space within your organisation, and a portable building will prove to be a great choice.

Modular buildings are pre-fabricated off-site in our factory setting and then transported to your site when complete. There are many reasons why portable buildings are an excellent option for anyone looking for new premises or to expand an existing building.

The benefits of using portable buildings for your new office

If you haven’t considered using modular buildings for your business, let us run through some of the benefits of the modular option.

Flexibility – when it comes to design and functionality, you’d be hard-pressed to find a higher level of customisation than with a portable office cabin. You can customise everything from the layout to the size and even the features within the space to completely suit your specific needs. For example, you can include partitions to create separate offices or opt for a completely open-plan space. You can develop break-out areas and larger rooms for collaborative projects. The flexibility doesn’t end once you’ve finished designing your space. If, after time, you find that your needs have changed, you can expand or reconfigure the space to suit your changing needs.

Affordability – modular buildings are also a great choice if you are looking to save money or make your budget stretch further. The costs of modular construction can be up to 50% less than that of a traditional build because they are constructed off-site in our factory setting, which means that the building process is very much streamlined. In addition, as the building process only uses the necessary materials, there is less waste and less energy consumption, which you are not paying for in the bottom line. This also means that the modular building process is more environmentally friendly.

Speed of construction – Not only are modular buildings cheaper than traditional buildings but they are also constructed in a fraction of the time. Another benefit of their construction taking place off-site and in a factory facility is that external factors like the weather do not affect the build. Adverse weather conditions can grind a traditional build to a halt, whereas work can continue on a modular build. This method also means fewer groundworks are required on your site, so time is saved on building foundations and other traditional building processes.

Ease of installation – We’ve established that a significant part of the construction for a portable building takes place in our factory. This means once the building is ready to go and the ground has been prepared on your site, your new office can be transported to your site and installed in a matter of days. Also, the disruption is significantly reduced because of the minimal groundwork required on your site. This is particularly beneficial if you add a modular building to an existing working site.

Portability – Another benefit of modular buildings is how easily they move. So, if your needs change or you decide to relocate, you can take your modular building with you. They also have the flexibility to be added to and expanded. The design of modular buildings means they can be easily disassembled and reassembled. This greatly benefits businesses that move frequently and only need office space on a particular site temporarily. You can save time and money by quickly moving your building from one location to another when required. Just contact us, and we can make arrangements.

Bespoke spaces promote greater efficiency.

It is important to provide your staff with a working space that is efficient and has all the space they need to complete their day-to-day work effectively. Modular buildings offer clean, contemporary spaces with all the facilities that a modern office needs, including:

• Power points where you need them.
• Audio-visual equipment.
• Washroom facilities.
• Kitchen areas.
• Break-out areas.

Providing your staff with adequate facilities is essential to increasing motivation and productivity. The bespoke nature of portable buildings means you can completely customise the office to include all the features you need.

You can be in control of your space. At the start of your project, the team at Portable Building Sales will discuss your full requirements. Then, our design team will work to your specifications, and you can collaborate with them to get the space just how you want it.

Consider a used portable office.

Portable Building Sales have a wide range of modular buildings available to order immediately. We also have pre-owned buildings that can be fully refurbished to your requirements to help your budget stretch a little further, with savings of up to 40% compared to new.

As well as the cost-savings, purchasing a used portable cabin has significant environmental benefits. Whilst modular buildings are a great environmentally friendly option for your office needs anyway, a used building goes a step further as you are prolonging the life of a previously used building.

Hiring a portable office.

If you only need a portable office for a short period of time, you could consider hiring a modular building from Portable Building Sales. For example, maybe you need to move your office on a temporary basis while the renovations of another building take place. Or your work is a short-term project. Hiring a portable office gives you the flexibility to pay for the space for as long as you need it.

Contact Portable Building Sales today.

So whether you are looking for an office for a short time or on a permanent basis, a modular building gives you plenty of flexible and affordable options. Get in touch with the team at Portable Building Sales to discuss your requirements. We’d be happy to provide you with a quote.

Why Modular Healthcare Buildings over Traditional Construction?

Fast & effective – project delivery is faster. Modular construction can be used for building projects as it does not rely on weather conditions, which typically happen during traditional construction. Modular buildings are perfect for healthcare facilities as they need to be built within tight deadlines.

 Flexibility – The ability to adapt, change, and update a modular healthcare building based on the changing needs of the healthcare industry is greatly beneficial.

Cost –Speedy construction is the best part of prefabricated structures and that is thanks to the lower construction time. That, in turn, translates into a massive saving in terms of money. A number of healthcare customers have embraced the help they get from prefabricators and are now reaping the rewards thanks to greater output.

Our healthcare teams have a lot of experience when it comes to delivering quality facilities. We make sure the stress on patient care is minimal by manufacturing our healthcare buildings offsite. We take care of the logistics when it comes to preparing your health facility for capacity shortages; we’ll deliver the highest quality modular technologies and build you a custom hospital or medical center.

Bespoke building solutions are often the go-to choice for constrained hospital sites and can be manufactured with zero waste to landfill. The bespoke nature of our buildings will allow you to effectively expand your existing facility without disturbing any sensitive areas or ongoing work.

Who benefits from modular healthcare buildings? 

Traditionally, when a building is reaching capacity on a daily basis, an extension or newer, larger building would be constructed. This would be time-consuming and expensive to fund. Not only that but having long-term building works can prove to be incredibly disrupting as areas often are inaccessible throughout the building process, which can go on for months at a time. 

By choosing modular healthcare buildings, you are minimizing the disruption to your services. This is a vital element to your medical facility as patients are relying on consistent care. By opting for modular construction, your services can return to normal much faster than the traditional alternatives. 

Why Choose Portable Building Sales? 

When you purchase new or used, you’re getting buildings designed for reliability and optimal performance. We’re very thorough when it comes to building quality and safety. All of our buildings go through vigorous testing with multiple stages of quality assurance before installation, so you can be assured of the quality. We also offer a warranty for extra peace of mind!

We have experienced, highly trained employees always ready to provide you with personalized advice on choosing the appropriate modular or movable building to fulfill the needs of your business.

For modular healthcare buildings at cost-effective prices contact Portable Building Sales today for more information. Alternatively, enquire with us now. 

Schools up and down the UK are bursting at the seams with more pupils to cater to every year. Specialist departments and extra learning spaces are vital for great educational experiences and provide students with enough space to learn and work productively. 

Unfortunately, often times many schools struggle to fund new building projects, let alone put their staff and students through months of disturbance from building works and safety regulations. That’s why mobile classrooms are a great alternative to traditional buildings. At Portable Building Sales, we know a thing or two about mobile classrooms and how useful they can be to any type of size of the school. 

What is a mobile classroom?

A mobile classroom is also known as a modular or temporary building that has been purposely designed or reconfigured to provide a classroom environment. Unlike as the name suggests, these structures are not entirely mobile but they can be constructed and removed much faster and easier than traditional brick and mortar buildings. This makes them ideal for easy transportation and for both long-term and temporary uses. 

Mobile classrooms are ideal for schools that need a bit of extra space for their students or staff. They also make good temporary classrooms if building and structural works are limiting the usable building space. By limiting the amount of classroom disruption, your school can continue on as normal whilst building work is on-going. Mobile classrooms are designed to replicate a traditional classroom with appropriate heating and cooling features and toilet or kitchen facilities, depending on the key use of the space. Multiple plug sockets can also be installed in order to adequately accommodate an IT suite or desk space. 

How can you utilise a mobile classroom? 

Although the name suggests that you can only use these portable buildings as traditional classrooms, these structures provide a wide range of versatile options suitable for a variety of different school and educational settings. Here are a few suggestions for how you could utilise a mobile classroom; 

• Classrooms

• Pre-Schools and Nursery 

• Out of School Club

• Assembly Halls

• Changing Rooms

• Kitchens or Staff Rooms 

This type of modular building provides all the benefits and durability of a permanent construction but includes the benefits that come with temporary or modular structures. Installation and set up is much faster than traditional builds and they can be easily removed and recycled one they are no longer needed.  

Contact Portable Building Sales

If your school or nursery requires some more usable and versatile space, contact Portable Building Sales today. We supply excellent options for a variety of educational and childcare settings that are cost effective and designed to suit your needs. 

At Portable Building Sales, our team of experienced staff and sales professionals will be happy to explain different features and requirements of your modular and portable classroom. We have a great selection of models and finishes to choose from and to suit your budget and timeframes. Optimise your space the easier way with our temporary and portable buildings. Contact us today.

A common question associated with portable buildings is whether or not they need planning permission. The idea that you may not need planning permission could come from the misconception that portable buildings are disposable or not as substantial as they are. However, suppose you need planning permission for a legal conservatory. In that case, you can assume that you will need planning permission for a portable building, which is often more significant than a conservatory!

How long does it take to get planning permission for portable buildings?

Even a temporary building for hire will need planning permission, so it’s vital to include the time necessary to gain approval in your project planning stage. The time it takes to get planning permission for a portable building depends on whether you use a full Turnkey service with your modular building supplier. A portable building may be a temporary building, but it still requires planning permission if it is going to be used for more than 28 days or be bigger than 100m2. There can be some exceptions for existing building extensions.

If you choose to go through your portable building supplier, it can take around 12 weeks to gain planning permission approval. However, you can reduce the time thanks to the expertise of the people handling your project. Our experts do this daily and know the applications and process better than anyone. They know what to put on the application for maximum efficiency and success rate – meaning it is cheaper in the long run. It is less likely to be denied and incur further costs you more money to reapply. 

How much does planning permission cost?

Planning permission is an essential part of the construction industry process. Its purpose is to ensure that your project complies with regulations and council planning policies. In the long run, these sorts of legislations help keep green belts in place, neighbourhoods happy and future development opportunities. Many people get stressed about applying for planning permission, which is why many portable building suppliers offer a service that will sort it out for you, providing all the correct supporting documentation, architectural drawings and appropriate fees. The cost of full planning permission in the UK is £462 per dwelling, but different things make up the cost. It is always possible that there will be further, more minor expenses towards planning permission and conditions you must meet before development begins. Apart from the application fees, you may also need to factor in costs for pre-application advice.

What documentation do I need for portable building planning permission?

Planning permission causes many people some stress when applying. This stress is caused by the risk of doing something wrong that could cost them hundreds of pounds in reapplying. Your portable building supplier will be able to help you in the application process and ensure you include the following documentation accurately:

• Five copies of your application forms
• Location plan, including the site plan, block plan, and elevations of both existing and proposed sites. It should also include details of the surrounding area.
• Signed ownership certificate
• Agricultural holdings certificate
• Design and access statement
• The correct application fee

While it may be possible for you to proceed with your project while waiting for planning permission, you should take it with caution. Failing to secure planning permission would require you to cease production and remove any constructed developments. Naturally, this would be a considerable cost and loss to you and your project. Working with an experienced building partner, portable building supplier, or turnkey service should mitigate these possibilities.

We hope you have found this information helpful and will hopefully prevent you from making costly mistakes during your planning permission application. Having a little bit of extra knowledge about the system helps a lot in reducing stress and costs. In addition, our team are on hand to deliver complete turnkey services to mitigate any issues in the project management process, making the entire process much easier for you and your business.

Portable Building Sales are experienced practitioners in modular buildings. You can contact us for any enquiries regarding planning permission. Our seasoned experts will be able to give you honest, precise answers to best help you make an informed decision. Contact us today for answers to your questions or to enquire about having a portable building supplied through our service.

With over 400m tonnes of materials being used in the construction industry each year, it is more important than ever for us to find a sustainable alternative solution to traditional construction. Modular construction techniques have been in development for generations and have progressed beyond prior expectations over recent years and are stealing the race to become one of the main contributors to reducing carbon footprints and improving sustainability credentials.  

What are modular buildings made of?

In 2022, modular buildings are no longer the unattractive metal husks we may automatically consider. Instead, they are built with leading industry materials that support and follow all guidelines for thermal retention and health and safety standards. In addition, modern materials provide attractive cladding that follows design trends and matches the client’s needs, be it an office with a view or an onsite bathroom with fully functioning plumbing, sewage and drainage.

Thanks to modern developments in materials, environmental impact is considered and has allowed modular buildings to become one of the critical ideas for more sustainable construction industry. Modular buildings are now airtight, with excellent seals that keep thermal air inside and ensure climate control for the comfort of your staff or students. This helps prevent thermal leakage out into the world and a drain on heating resources.

Modular buildings also have a long shelf life, with predictions that the materials can last upwards of 30 years before replacements may need to be considered. However, as modern modular buildings are yet to stand the test of time, these are currently only predictions – ones of which we are keen to see the outcome. 

How does modular construction reduce waste?

Thanks to developing technology, volumetric design has allowed for a massive decrease in the amount of waste in a landfill. Not only this, but they are reducing build times by 50-60%, whilst increasing the quality of the product, productivity and safety of staff. With clear benefits to volumetric design and construction, we can look at the issues the industry is looking to solve.

90% Less Waste

Annual construction waste is set to reach 2.2bn tonnes globally by 2025, an unacceptable statistic in modern construction. Individual modules are built in a factory setting with modular construction, meaning there is complete control over optimising the production line and material usage. Rather than going to waste, surplus materials are reused in future projects. They aren’t exposed to the elements, which can destroy a percentage of all materials used on construction sites without even being used. It is estimated that with modular construction, we can reduce up to 90% of waste generated compared to liner construction methods.

Digital Age and Volumetric Design

Another critical modern development in volumetric design has been Design Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). This allows for a configured modular solution by digitally connecting multi-discipline teams from the start of concept design to the end of the development process. This technology allows for buildings to be constructed off-site and assembled onsite. Its 3-dimensional design helps to minimise errors and removes time-consuming translation of engineer information. Furthermore, as the plans provide a digital construction that allows the test of them virtually, it eliminates waste and produces highly accurate buildings.

How does modular construction benefit the environment?

Modular buildings are more energy efficient, which reduces the heating requirements and carbon footprint of the lifetime of the building. However, whilst we have established the sustainability benefits of the building itself, we can also look at how the methods used to construct a modular building also produce a lessening environmental impact than alternative methods.

• Less traffic, congestion, noise pollution and community impact thanks to less commuting to and from an active construction site. Overall resulting in 90% fewer vehicle movements – reducing carbon emissions and disruption to the local community.
• Less construction waste is going to landfills thanks to a controlled factory environment.
• Greater health and safety for staff thanks to a controlled factory environment and fewer risks than an active construction site.
• Energy consumption used to produce a modular building is less due to the controlled factory setting. Approximately 67% less energy is used, and up to 50% less time is spent onsite.
• Modular buildings have a reusable nature. Once built, they can be sold or hired, rebought, and refurbished for new needs. This provides an economical solution for those on a lower budget and stops the construction of too many new modular buildings and fewer resources and waste used and produced.

The environmental benefits of modular buildings keep growing and are quickly becoming the preferred construction method of many leading companies in the industry.

The modular building industry is booming as more people start to board the sustainability route. The quicker businesses can opt for waste-reducing construction methods, and the faster and more affordable things may become. Portable Building Supplies aims to provide the best options for the most negligible environmental impact possible, from supplying buildings of new to pre-owned, refurbished and more. We also ensure the transport and installation service remains high quality, working closely with local delivery companies.

Working with business customers of all sizes across the UK looking to reduce their carbon footprint, our team of friendly, knowledgeable, and professional staff is here to help you get the suitable building to meet your budget and requirements. We sell, buy and hire sustainable modular buildings, so contact us today to see how you can reduce your environmental impact with modular construction. 

Modular buildings are increasingly popular because of their affordability and the rapidly changing trends in architecture. Modular construction is a technique of building in which components or units are assembled in a factory and then delivered to the site for assembly. These prefabricated structures are made from standardised parts and are built like a puzzle.
Modular construction is a reliable and cost-effective way to build environmentally responsible structures and reduce material needs. In Shropshire, England, the Iron Bridge was a modular build in 1779. The Statue of Liberty in New York City is modular and built from 1884 to 1886. The earliest example of a modular home was designed by Henry Manning in 1837 and was then transported to Australia.

1 – Quality of build
Our modular buildings are made from only the highest quality, modern-day materials. We take advantage of state of the art techniques from the construction industry to provide quality products. These buildings have water and airtight structures; thermal and acoustic insulation. It is important to be environmentally aware, so we ensure environmentally-efficient heating and lighting; quality windows and doors. In addition, our buildings are fitted with attractive interiors fitted-out to your specification, external claddings and finishes, and even exterior hard and soft landscaping.

2 – Will the building look ugly?
Modular buildings are a great way to project a sense of innovation and modernity. There is unlimited potential for design, as modular buildings can be customised and made anew, so we can reuse them repeatedly without looking rundown.
The key to modular buildings is design. Gone are the days of modular buildings resembling a storage container. Instead, the exterior of a modular building can resemble that of a traditionally built permanent structure. In addition, modular buildings have the correct finishes and landscaping to fit seamlessly with your brand.

3 – How do we finance a modular building?
The building sector is still very much in the grip of recession. However, the days of finance providers being ‘wary’ of anything which strays even slightly from traditional construction are thankfully over. According to a new report, modular buildings have become mainstream in many countries. The customers often arrange finance through their existing relationships.

4 – How do Planning & Building Regulations work?
Most modular buildings are constructed in a factory and then transported to their final destination. Therefore, they need to meet the same Planning and Building Regulations as any traditionally made building. Planning is an essential aspect of the construction process. It can be challenging to plan site layouts and budgets in various locations. However, your site and the local planning environment will dictate your planning challenges.

We often get customers to raise the following points with us. However, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other concerns that have not been covered or would like to explore different modular construction options.

Used portable cabins were initially designed to serve temporary needs in the construction and oil industries. Nowadays, they can be found in various settings, from hot dog stands and ice cream trucks to large-scale disaster relief efforts.

When people think of modular buildings, they first think that these will be used as temporary classrooms in schools, colleges and universities. However, there are a lot of other important uses that are different from what you would expect. These include temporary hospitals or offices needing to be moved to different locations. In addition, now that people recognise the uses of modular buildings, it is likely they will diversify more.

Why rent an entire building when you only need the space for a few months? A portable office is usually cheaper and easier to move around than an old fashioned brick-and-mortar. One of the most popular fields where one can find portable cabins is business. Portable cabins are becoming more popular in the business world. The benefits of these cabins include being easy to transport, safe, and cost-effective.

Marketing teams can create a welcoming space for customers using modular buildings. This may be on a holiday home park or at your outdoor pursuits centre. Portable workspaces have become a popular and cost-effective solution. They allow you to save time and money while freeing up space in your business premises.

Modular buildings can also be stacked to give you extra space on the same footprint. We can also fit them with heating or plumbing. Modular buildings are a boon to the construction industry. They can be assembled quickly and cheaply and provide the same quality of living space as a traditional building. They are also sustainable when built with renewable materials. They can be increased in height by stacking on top of each other.

More unusual are when modular buildings are used as clubhouses and changing rooms. Easily fitted with plumbing, hot water and showers, toilets and sinks, modular spaces can easily be partitioned to create small areas within the module.

Decorating the exterior walls transforms the cabin’s appearance, making it an attractive catering option. While pop up cafes and shops have been around for a while, they have seen increased popularity lately. The idea is that these shops are temporary, meaning they can be moved when needed or when the space becomes available. These cafes and shops also typically sell food and drinks that can be enjoyed on-site or taken home.

Our team of experts are trained and experienced in all aspects of modular and portable construction. We have the expertise to provide you with a design, installation or removal service tailored to your individual needs. Get in touch to learn how we can help you.

The Many Applications of Portable Cabins

Our modern, spacious and highly versatile portable cabins are chosen by commercial businesses, industrial companies, healthcare organisations and educational institutions in Hull, East Yorkshire and across the UK. Portable cabins can be used for all kinds of purposes, from offices and sales suites to classrooms and storage spaces, making them an ideal solution with an affordable price tag.

New and used portable cabins available

Portable Building Sales makes choosing portable cabins a very easy process, as we have new and used models available for immediate delivery. Available in a wide range of sizes, styles and colours, as well as the option to be designed around your precise specifications, we make choosing portable cabins a fast and stress-free experience.

Installation is quick and easy

Having a new building constructed in the traditional way means a lot of noise, dust, mud and disruption as well as multiple health and safety considerations. Portable cabins are different, as you simply choose the type you’d like and we install it in the agreed location very quickly. Whether you’re in a rush or simply don’t want to deal with major disturbance to the flow of your site, portable cabins offer a quick and easy alternative.

Designed around your exact needs

We mentioned at the start of this blog that portable cabins are chosen for all kinds of uses but we thought it would be beneficial to expand on this unique selling point. Whether you need a dedicated space for desks and computer equipment, a welfare facility, a kitchen or canteen, a secure storage unit, toilet and shower facilities, a cycle hub, a training room or a learning environment, portable cabins can be designed to perfectly accommodate your precise needs.

Portable cabins are strong and secure

We only manufacture and stock the very best portable cabins that are designed to modern standards. This means that your portable cabin will be strong, sturdy, secure, warm, comfortable and weather-resistant, not to mention built to comply with all current building regulations.

Save money with portable buildings

Price is always a factor when it comes to upgrading commercial, industrial, educational and healthcare facilities, which is why we strongly recommend considering portable cabins. Forget about hiring architects and multiple contractors, as we design, manufacture, supply, transport and install your portable cabin as a single service.

Available for a highly competitive price, you may be amazed by how much money you can save compared to traditional construction. Whether you put that extra cash aside or use it to upgrade to a larger portable cabin is entirely up to you.

Portable cabins are also available to hire

If you only need the extra space for a limited time, many of our portable cabins are also available to hire for an affordable weekly fee. This gives you the freedom to expand your site on a temporary basis, such as during peak seasons or as a short-term fix whilst a traditional building is being erected elsewhere on your premises.

Ask us about portable cabins

Portable cabins offer a fast, convenient, versatile and cost-effective alternative to traditional construction. To find out more, get in touch today on 01482 656590 or use our contact form.

If your school, college, university or training facility is in need of extra space, modular classrooms are a wise decision. In this blog we’re explaining why you should definitely consider modular buildings in place of traditional construction the next time you need to add new learning environments to your grounds.

Modular classrooms are versatile

The beauty of modular classrooms is that they can be used for all kinds of subjects and applications. Whether it’s a classic arrangement with desks and storage space, an open-plan learning space for more active subjects such as drama, a comprehensive science lab, a hands-on workshop or an airy creative setting, modular classrooms can accommodate your exact requirements to a tee.

Super-fast installation

We appreciate that time is of the essence, especially when you take into account curriculums and term dates. That’s why we strongly recommend modular classrooms, as they’re designed and manufactured in our factory and then simply installed by our engineers on your site. This removes multiple processes from being carried out on your premises and ensures that your modular classrooms can be in place very quickly, with minimal disruption and noise.

Save money with modular classrooms

Budgets can be hard to stick to, especially when construction is involved. With this in mind, you’ll be pleased to hear that modular classrooms are very affordable due to numerous factors. Aside from not having to hire an architect, we provide a reliable turnkey service that involves us designing, manufacturing, supplying and installing your modular buildings. This cuts out the middleman and ensures that your money goes further, bringing complete peace of mind.

Modular classrooms are cleaner

Another benefit that many people don’t know about is that due to our modular classrooms being manufactured in a specialist facility, the end result brings better air quality than traditional construction. This is because there’s no opportunity for moisture to become trapped in the walls, ceiling and floor, which prevents damp and mould from forming further down the line. As a result, your modular classroom will have exceptional air quality, which is great news for the health and wellbeing of staff and students alike.

Go green with modular classrooms

We’re sure that environmental responsibility will be high on your list of priorities and the same goes for us. By having modular classrooms installed, you’re opting for a greener approach to construction. Thanks to your classrooms being manufactured in our factory, any waste materials are gathered for repurposing or recycling where possible, rather than simply being sent to landfill. This makes modular classrooms a highly sustainable alternative to the traditional construction route that creates a lot of waste.

In addition, due to modular classrooms being lightweight and easy to transport, our carbon emissions remain low compared to heavier vehicles carrying bricks and cement. The combination of these two factors makes modular construction an excellent choice if you want your supply chain to have as little impact on the planet as possible.

Ask us about modular classrooms

We’re ready to help you choose the perfect modular classrooms for your school, college, university or adult training centre. To find out more, please contact our team of modular building experts on 01482 656590 or use our contact form.

Schools are constantly in need of funding for new developments to keep up with the demands and needs of children’s learning. Schools have an enormous impact on people and help shape how generational society will form and act in the future. Therefore, it is essential to give them the best possible chance of success. However, with increasing funding shortages, many schools can find it challenging to accommodate increased class spaces, let alone updated facilities.

Modular buildings in the education sector provide a cost-effective and flexible solution to their ever-changing and growing needs. Avoid overcrowding with a modular classroom. Expansion is the first step in preventing overcrowding improving Ofsted ratings and pupil performance. Without compromising on space, style or building time, modular buildings allow for a well-managed project that sticks to budget. Modular classrooms don’t experience the same issues as traditional schools construction projects, such as delays and unforeseen climbing costs.

Every child is unique, and many times we see schools that are ill-equipped to deal with students’ individual needs. This is particularly the case for those with specific needs or disabilities. Portable Building Sales is exceptionally qualified to provide schools with modular classrooms with specialist facilities to cater to disabilities and learning difficulties. As each school has unique focuses, it is crucial to choose a modular classroom supplier that can cater to the individual needs of your students.

You can read about our past projects in specialist school facilities in our Kingsley Special Autistic Facility.

It is crucial to know just how much modular classrooms have revolutionised how we view classroom construction. So when investigating your expansion options, do not overlook the great benefits they could give you over traditional, expensive, and timely construction:

Maintenance – Our modular classrooms are built offsite and 90% completed in our Yorkshire factory. Buildings are kept high quality on the production line. No structure leaves the factory without passing rigorous testing. This ease of production keeps costs down and ensures faster manufacturing and repairs and adjustments are made quickly. 

Sustainability – By choosing your modular classroom, you are reducing wastage and enabling a building to be reused as something else. Offsite construction allows for the clean and stress-free development of your building too. Having the building built in a factory cuts down on emissions caused by disrupted traffic and congregations at a centralised construction site with lots of big lorries delivering supplies daily. Many of these supplies on traditional building sites go to waste. Still, with modular classrooms, only the needed amount is ever used.

Flexibility – Portable Building Sales can install and remove the building if you decide to sell your modular classroom. Modular classrooms are built in a fraction of the time traditional buildings are constructed, making it easier to stick to deadlines and hit important dates such as the start of school years.

Budget – Modular classrooms are a cost-effective option. With every year bringing further restrictions to the available funding to the education sector, managers must explore unconventional and alternative construction methods. We keep costs low by manufacturing all our buildings in our Yorkshire-based factory, improving efficiency and sustainability.

Low disruption – Flexibility is imperative with predicted secondary school population increases forecasted at over 7% by 2026. Schools need to have measures to accommodate the extra students. Portable Building Sales can deliver and install modular classrooms during school holidays or weekends to ensure minimal disruption to the running of your school.

As classrooms are proven to impact children’s learning, it is vital to provide a stimulating environment for education. Modular classrooms offer bright, airy spaces with purpose-built facilities to accommodate student needs. In addition, modular buildings are built with modern specifications and safety standards, using only the best materials for energy efficiency.

Portable Building Supplies is an experienced provider to the education sector. We are committed to quality and are dedicated to upholding strong values in quality, efficiency, support, variety, and experience. When you are exploring your options to develop your school infrastructure and expand to accommodate increasing student quotas, you are worried about the cost of classrooms and how such projects could fit into your project. In that case, modular classrooms will be an excellent option for you. Contact Portable Building Sales with your project’s needs at contact@portablebuildingsales.co.uk or 01482 656590. We can be sure to provide you with helpful information and project planning insights.

If you have been looking for a temporary space for your company, such as an office, classroom or booth during an event, construction work is going on, or you need the extra space, then Jackleg cabins may be your perfect solution. Jackleg cabins are great for those looking for a short-term solution that is functional and portable but as accommodating as a full structure. 

A new building is not only costly but timely and complex – especially if you are only looking for a short-term solution. Jackleg cabins are named after the metal legs used on the cabin’s base. These legs mean that the cabin can be located on uneven surfaces without the need for foundational work. They can even be stacked on top of each other. As jackleg cabins can be stacked on top of each other, this allows for multi-storey units, which provides a bespoke structure to the client’s needs without wasting time on traditional methods.

Jackleg Cabins are Flexible

Jackleg cabins offer great flexibility. Offices, classrooms, pop up kiosks, and first aid facilities can be built quickly and easily. In addition, many jackleg cabins can be modified with an extensive range of optional extras and design choices, as far as kitchen space, worktops and more which makes them suitable for many different situations.

Jackleg Cabins are Portable

Whilst this may seem obvious, it is particularly true with Jackleg cabins. The ease of freely transporting this building is one of its most significant benefits. They can be installed on sites with uneven ground, so no matter where you need to relocate, the structure will be perfectly fine, and you don’t have to worry about it not fitting. If you only require an installation for a short time, it does not always make financial sense to construct an even surface to place a portable building. Jackleg cabins are the perfect solution to this.

Jackleg Cabins are Fast to Install

Thanks to their ease of installation, Jackleg cabins are a great choice. They can be installed very quickly on-site and require little effort. In addition, as they do not need foundations, the components can be rapidly manufactured and arrive on-site entirely constructed promptly.

Jackleg Cabins are Cost-Effective

These portable buildings are incredibly cost-effective. They are produced off-site in factories that keep manufacturing costs low and transported to the site when installed. Constructing a brick building from scratch on your site would be much more expensive and timelier. Some companies hire a used jackleg cabin to reduce costs further. With portable buildings, many different factors can enable you to make impressive savings.

What a challenging but successful year for our company.

Throughout the year, there has been a shortage of materials across the board. Every component we use to manufacture and refurbish buildings has been in short supply either throughout the year or at some point during it. Shortages have come because of Brexit, COVID-19, and the massive demand for materials from commercial and domestic sectors.

The price of raw materials has also been a challenge. Material prices have constantly increased over the last 18 months, with some materials rising by over 100 %.

However, despite this, we have continued our yearly increase in the sale of portable building buildings. We have even increased the sale of new and refurbished modular constructions from the previous year.

We were awarded a ½ million pound contract at Manchester Airport and continued our fantastic relationship with the education sector by supplying numerous schools and nurseries with buildings.

January

1. Many cabin installations throughout the month start the new year well. 

2. Some double stacked cabins for an aggregates company near Loughborough at a large quarry. 

3. Finished the installation of a brand new timber-clad nursery building for a school in Newcastle.

February

1. New timber-clad modular building for a nursery at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester.

2. Install a cabin complex for a timber company in Northumberland, offices, canteen, first aid room, toilets. 

3. First long-distance trip of the year, new modular office building for a transport company in Aberdeen. 

March

1. Supplied a fully refurbished pre-owned building for a local flying club at Humberside Airport who had lost their original structure to fire. 

2. Fully refurbished pre-owned building for the air ambulance In Leicester to be used as their new base.

3. Continued relationships with existing customers with orders for new buildings received and undertaken.

April

1. Saw a number of timber clad buildings supplied across the country:
a. Cathedral School – Chelmsford – a small one to one tutor room for a teacher and student.

b. Nigel Belcher Turfing – company in Maidstone – extending offices to house further sales staff.

c. Two new classroom buildings for a specialist school in Loughborough

d. All Saints School – Dorset – extra space for small learning groups.

2. Supplied buildings for the Ambulance service to be used as office space at a number of their depots.

May

1. Two members of staff become approved site managers after a week of training – Paul Boulonois and Steve Ellerington!

2. Site Manager Steve turned 40, been at the company 13 years.

June

1. Busy month for cabin deliveries with multiple cabins been delivered to new and existing customers.

2. A number of refurbishment jobs start in the yard getting ready for a busy summer of deliveries.

July

• Start of the ‘Silly Season’ with the start of the school holidays. A number of school buildings to be delivered and existing buildings removed from the site.
• Removed buildings from various places, Grimsby, Suffolk, Sunderland, Edinburgh.
• St Joseph’s install – Newport, Wales – 2 no. new classroom buildings. 

August

• Mark Stewart install – Fully refurbished modular building – New Head Office.

• New hire building for St Clare’s school in Derby.

September

• Swanmore – New classroom space for the school alongside the pre-owned building above.

 
• Bideford College – New classroom facilities for a school in Bideford, Devon.

October

• VOG – New mixed-gender toilet facilities for a school in Barry, Wales procured by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. 

• Cool Solutions – Existing customer in Hull. Extension of their existing office building that we provided 5 years ago.

November

• Rhinox – New office building for a local company in North Newbold.

 
• MQP – New welfare facility for an existing customer in Loughborough.

December

• Multiple buildings going out in the final month of the year, one last big push before the Christmas Break.

• Projects in December
o East Surrey Hospital – New office and admin facilities
o Aviagen – new welfare facilities for a chicken hatchery in Strafford-upon-Avon
o VMS – New depot office for a logistics company in Scotland
o Christ College – New six classroom building for a school in Sunderland

Modular buildings have been popular with schools, colleges, universities and training facilities for decades, yet the quality of modern modular buildings is a far cry from the outdated image you may have in mind. This article by Portable Buildings Sales looks at why portable buildings are perfect for the education sector and the types of benefits that they will bring to your campus.

Truly adaptable learning spaces

No matter what you need adding to your site, a modular building will provide the perfect solution. From general classrooms for English and Maths to laboratories for Science lessons, workshops for D&T and catering facilities for Food & Nutrition courses, there’s no limit to what a modular building can accommodate.

Modular buildings can even be designed as bathrooms, changing rooms and shower units, making them a great addition to your school gym.

Flexible lifetime

Many educational organisations choose modular buildings as a long-term solution, as they’re built to last and can be modified according to changing needs. However, they also make an excellent temporary arrangement, such as when the main building of a school, college or university is being renovated.

Similarly, modular buildings can be used as a temporary or long-term school library, meeting room, storage area or staff room. They also make brilliant cycle hubs.

Bespoke design

New modular buildings can be designed to your exact specifications. For example, the size, layout, appearance, accessibility features and the integration of furniture and other fixtures are all aspects that can be shaped to fit your needs.

Speed of installation

Modular buildings are manufactured in a factory-controlled setting and then simply installed on your campus. This means that the need to store materials, equipment and vehicles on your schoolgrounds for weeks on end is removed entirely, plus the modular buildings are fitted in place in a fraction of the time compared to traditional construction.

This also results in minimal noise, mess and disruption on your premises, allowing your educators to inspire the next generation and removing a range of health and safety risks for anyone accessing the site.

Modular buildings are cost-effective

We understand that you need to look after your annual budget, so you’ll be pleased to hear that new and used modular buildings are much more affordable than hiring an architect and multiple contractors. In a nutshell, you get the same great results for a much smaller fee.

Better air quality

Thanks to modular buildings being designed and manufactured in a specialist facility, moisture doesn’t get trapped inside the structure. Traditional construction is different, as damp can settle into the building whilst it’s being erected, which can sometimes lead to poor air quality. Cleaner air is great for everyone’s health and wellbeing, especially staff and students with respiratory problems such as asthma.

Find out more

If you’re interested in new or used modular buildings for your school, college or university, please contact Portable Building Sales on 01482 656590 or use our contact form.

Modular construction is chosen by businesses and organisations across every sector due to its many benefits. To give you an unbiased idea of how modular construction works, the team at Portable Buildings Sales has put together a list of both the advantages and disadvantages that come with choosing the modular approach.

Advantage: Speed of installation

Modular construction is by far the faster option, as the buildings are manufactured in a factory and simply need to be installed on your site. Studies show that modular construction is 30-60% faster than the traditional construction route.

Advantage: Convenience

Due to your modular building being manufactured off-site, there’s no need to store construction materials, equipment and vehicles on your premises for days, weeks or even months on end. This saves space and makes it a hassle-free process.

Advantage: Less waste

For businesses that are looking to meet ambitious green targets, modular construction is definitely the best choice. Only the materials required are transported to your site and virtually zero waste is created whilst the modular building is being installed. In addition, the vast majority of waste created in the factory is recycled or repurposed, making it an environmentally friendly solution.

Advantage: Versatility

New modular buildings are designed with the user’s exact requirements and preferences in mind. Whether you need a new office, sales suite, classroom, changing rooms, catering facility, bike hub or even a shower unit, modular buildings can be designed to suit a wide range of purposes.

Advantage: Weather doesn’t cause delays

As well as being faster in general, modular construction is virtually unaffected by adverse weather conditions. This is because the modules arrive on your site pre-fitted, which means that they simply need to be installed by the team. The time associated with organising plumbing, electrical sockets, lighting, flooring and fixtures is removed from the equation.

Disadvantage: Size

Due to modular buildings being transported to your site, there is a limitation in terms of size. For instance, if you’re looking for a very large building to be added to your premises, the traditional construction route may be the best option.

That being said, many businesses, healthcare providers and educational organisations opt for purchasing multiple modular buildings, which can be designed to create a larger complex of new offices, meetings rooms and teaching spaces.

Disadvantage: Stigma

Despite modern modular buildings being of exceptional quality, adaptability and design, there’s still a stigma attached to them. The idea of the 1970s prefab leaps to mind, which is a far cry from the types of modular buildings available today.

Whilst this disadvantage is minor, it can sometimes make your internal planning process a little clunkier if some people raise concerns over choosing modular buildings in place of traditional construction.

Find out more

If you’re interested in new or used modular buildings for your commercial premises, please contact Portable Building Sales on 01482 656590 or use our contact form.

Despite the current difficulties with the materials and the UK supply chain, 2021 has been another record year for Portable Buildings.

The pandemic has undoubtedly caused a lot of issues for the construction industry regarding obtaining materials and the UK supply chain. Furthermore, the change in trade deals regarding Brexit and the European Union has ensured shortages. Concerning this, 2021 has been another record year for Portable Building Sales.

With the world discovering just how effective modular construction is for both business growth, affordability and sustainability, there has been a boom in demand for both modular and portable buildings. The past 18 months have proven to the industry the benefits of modular buildings, and demand has grown. The government has backed modular buildings as a new method of sustainable construction. Proven by time and experience, their construction is more environmentally friendly than the building of traditional brick and mortar structures. This sustainable element to modular buildings has been at the forefront of commercial minds as we seek to tackle climate change.

This is the 5th year in a row that we have increased the sales of Portable Buildings, which is a record-breaking increase in business. Customers have purchased our buildings all over the UK. They have been delivered as far up as Aberdeen and down to Penzance and across the channel to Jersey. Our portable buildings were hired by many customers and companies, proving the effectiveness in sustainability across the industry.

We are grateful for the fruitful year 2021 has given us and look forward to the new opportunities of 2022.