(Newswire.net — October 26, 2020) —
Not everything needs to last forever. Sometimes, it can be more cost-effective and sensible to build something that we need now which can be taken down later when it has served its purpose. This is the thought behind the very concept of temporary buildings and there are a few other benefits to the idea that we’ll be exploring below.
What is a temporary building?
The concept of temporary buildings stretches back to the Second World War when many governments across the world realised the cost and time implications of building permanent structures to house soldiers were not practical. Instead, they built prefabricated parts off-site that could be pieced together wherever necessary. This is where the idea of modular, prefabricated temporary buildings first started and today it’s a concept still used by businesses and governments around the world.
Why might my business need one?
There are dozens of reasons but the more common ones are when you are planning a business expansion and need space quickly or are moving only temporarily and don’t require anything permanent in place. Today, companies such as Neptunus are in the business of providing both off-the-shelf and bespoke temporary building solutions that will suit just about any situation.
What are the benefits?
Cost – Temporary structures are much cheaper than their more common brick-and-mortar counterparts. They also cost a lot less to build as it’s really more of an installation than a construction. Indeed, some temporary buildings can be installed in mere days, which obviously saves small fortunes on construction costs.
Time – Not only do prefabricated buildings take significantly less time to construct but there is also minimal disruption to day-to-day operations. So, your employees can carry on as normal while the building is being put up and there’s no worry about dangerous building sites either.
Flexibility – These buildings can be used for almost any purpose and the modular nature of the components means they can be configured in almost any way. So, if your school needs some extra buildings to deal with smaller class sizes (due to COVID) or if your corporate offices require a building to house new employees that were brought on board as part of a merger, right now, both can comfortably be handled.
The option of permanence – Of course, perhaps the one thing about temporary buildings that many people might not realise is that they can be permanent. Indeed, they are durable enough to last for decades, if required as long as it’s properly maintained.