Relocatable Building Systems

  Who would have thought that something like mobile phones would change the means of communication, or a sleek laptop and a chair even in a coffee shop will be counted as your office? When the changes are happening at supersonic speed, the field of construction too has been a witness to such global transformation. The requirements are turbulent and to cater to the vast spread needs, construction has undergone dynamic changes and modular space accounts for the major transition. What is Modular Space? A modular space consists of prefabricated modules that are constructed away from the site, using the same material used in conventional construction with the only difference that the construction happens in a closed and regulated environment and there is consistency in the quality of material used. Once the modules are ready, these are assembled at the intended site. Why do you need modular space? Sudden requirements for accommodation cannot be met with the conventional construc...

What are the actual differences between temporary buildings and portable buildings? Are there any, or is it just marketing talk and labelling the same structure with difference names to suit different audiences and needs? The latter is certainly true in some case. Both types of buildings share very similar attributes and as such both are referred to with both names. Herein lies the confusion! So, let's try and shed some light on it. Temporary buildings and portable buildings are both very easy to transport and install. The primary feature of a temporary building however is its easy and fast installation process; which in turns makes it very easy to fulfil temporary requirements; hence the name. The build process doesn't need any foundations as buildings can be built directly onto existing hard ground. Typically these buildings are used for industrial uses as they are large clean span structures suitable for warehousing, storage, workshop or loading areas. They are also howe...

Portable buildings are also known as modular buildings or demountable buildings. They are specifically designed structures that can be moveable and transported to another site without the full procedures of deconstruction and reconstruction. Although portable buildings have been around for many years, they are currently growing in use and popularity. Although they are generally smaller than regular constructions, there are many advantages that portable constructions can offer that most normal buildings cannot. Portable buildings, for example, are much more affordable than regular buildings. If the case is that one needs a place to store a large amount of items or merchandise, purchasing a portable construction and using it as storage space would be much more affordable in the long run than renting out a warehouse or some normal building space. They are also much easier to build than regular constructions, resulting in a decrease in costs and construction time. This can come as a gr...