Most people think that modular offices are temporary buildings. That may
be true if you are thinking of the ones that you may have seen at construction
sites or outdoor events, but they are not the only types of modular offices
available. The choice of styles and range of uses is almost limitless.
Modular offices can be leased or bought outright. The cost varies depending
on the style and size of the unit and the length of the lease, if applicable.
The array of combinations in modular offices that you can have is vast. You
can combine open plan office space with toilets, showers, kitchen units, locker
space and much more. That is the real beauty of modular offices – you can mix
and match to suit your needs exactly.
Building regulations in many countries can prohibit the erection of a brick-built
construction, but modular offices are permitted. That is why increasingly greater
numbers of premises are actually comprised of modular offices even if they
are intended to be permanent fixtures. The loophole exists because modular
offices can be moved if necessary. Any one unit can be hoisted onto a low-loader
truck and moved on the road. Therefore planning permission for the installation
of a modular office is likely to be granted far more easily than for a more
permanent structure.
Toilet units are the most common type of modular office that most people have
seen. These are used at outdoor events such as music festivals or air shows,
for example. The unit has toilet cubicles and sinks with a basic steel constructed
shell. The exterior of a modular office can have a variety of sidings to blend
in with the surroundings. Almost any color is possible. This can be particularly
useful for use at trade shows where a company can rent modular offices in their
branded colors if wanted.
The availability of different colors in modular office exteriors is particularly
useful if it is to be used as an extension to existing buildings. Schools often
need to expand the number of classrooms that they have to accommodate the growing
number of students. Buying a set of modular offices can prove to be an extremely
cost effective means of achieving the extra space.
Modular offices also take very little construction time as they are normally
delivered pre-constructed. Of course, the utilities need to be hooked up as
appropriate, but there is certainly none of the mess and disruption that a
traditional construction would bring.
Rather than wait for weeks, or even months, for the equivalent sized brick
or concrete structure to be built, the modular office can be ready for use
within a matter of hours.
The resale value of modular offices is reasonably good. Often, the company
that you bought one from will buy it back from you if it is in reasonable condition
to use as a rental unit. Obviously, this does depend on the company itself,
but second-hand modular offices do sell very well, too, because they are so
easy to transport to the new owner's site.
About the Author :
Daniel Roshard is an interior designer fascinated by outdoor architecture,
he is currently studying public parks and outdoor design. Daniel is writing Modular
Offices articles for ZupaTips.com
Read more articles by: Daniel Roshard
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