Is class enrolment in your school district at an all time high? Are you looking to add extra class space, but feeling the crunch of a tight budget? Need a solution? Try portable buildings! Portable buildings have a lot to offer in the field of education, and here's why
Portability – One of the great facts about a portable classroom is that if your building is only meant to serve temporary needs, or if its services will be required elsewhere, the design allows for an easy departure upon its exit. Seems like an obvious statement, that portable buildings are portable, but this is one of its key advantages.
Simplicity – Ordering a portable education building can save a lot of time, money and hassle. Instead of having to deal with the complications that come with more conventional building methods, a portable building is simply brought to the site, and placed in it's designated area. Going portable can take away a lot of the stress that comes with other construction methods
Cost-Effectiveness – Who isn't looking to save a little cash these days? Choosing a portable building will save you money, both in the short and long run. This isn't to suggest that portable buildings are of poor quality. Simply put, portable buildings have less costs associated with them when compared to a full building project.
High Completion Rate – When a portable building is delivered, they are usually finished in almost every aspect. Things like mechanical, electrical and plumbing finishes can be equipped and ready to go as soon as they arrive. This can save a lot of valuable time for clients looking to have their portable education buildings up and running as soon as possible.
Speed – Not only are portable buildings built with high completion rates, but they can be built sooner too. A typical portable building can be built much quicker than a building of the traditional variety, meaning you can get on with your educational applications and it's business as usual!
Off-Site Construction – As mentioned above, choosing a building method that utilizes off-site construction can make the process a lot simpler. Off-site construction means there's no mess, limited disturbances, and hardly any hassle. This is especially ideal if you're building an education building next to a pre-existing school district, as its construction will not disturb nearby students or faculty.
Aesthetically Pleasing – Gone are the days of portable buildings being associated with shabby design. These days, portable buildings can take on the characteristics of a more permanent structure. They can rest flush to the ground, they don't have to sit on permanent wheels and axles, and exterior finishes can be applied to make your portable building fit in with the rest of its surroundings.
Expansion Options – If class enrolment continues to fluctuate after delivery, you needn't worry. Portable buildings are able to withstand the impact of remodelling and restructuring. Wall panels are easily interchangeable, and some portable buildings are able to be stacked upon each other for extra room.
Green – Portable buildings make use of off-site construction, meaning there is limited site disturbance, zero ground erosion, and no dust or pollutants released into the air upon construction. All of this adds up to meet LEED standards of what constitutes a green building.
Why Not? - With all of these benefits available to you, the real question is why wouldn't you go portable? A portable building costs less, can be ready faster and can do everything a more conventional building can do, plus more. Sounds too good to be true? It isn't! With portable buildings, all of this is possible