December 29, 2023
The Crucial Role of Quality Truck Stop Facilities in the UK
The logistics sector has come under significant pressures during the last few years, facing huge challenges such as the pandemic, Brexit, and a shortage of labour. In particular there has been a scarcity of lorry drivers as older workers left the industry and not enough new drivers were recruited and trained. One of the reasons […]
December 20, 2023
Hotels And Libraries Join List Of Buildings Affected By Raac
The list of buildings affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) has been growing over the last few months. The issue first hit the headlines back in September when over a hundred schools had to close at the beginning of term due to unsafe concrete in roofs, walls, or floors. Raac is a lightweight building […]
December 11, 2023
Why PVC Fabric Shelters Are An Ideal Warehousing Solution
Warehouse space in the UK is in extremely short supply, as a combination of underinvestment in new facilities and an increase in the rate of online shopping have driven up demand. In the run up to Christmas and the following January sales, this can be an obstacle for retailers and suppliers who want to have […]
December 4, 2023
Raac Crisis Grows As Northern Ireland School Deemed Unsafe
The crumbling concrete crisis that came to a head in September this year continues to rumble on, with a growing list of public sector buildings affected. At the start of the new school term, dozens of schools and nurseries across the country had to turn to portable modular buildings to provide classroom space. The existing […]
November 24, 2023
Call To Speed Up Rebuilding Of Hospitals Affected By RAAC
A government committee has said that it has no confidence that the promised 40 new hospitals will be built by 2030, as was promised. Several hospitals across the country have already installed modular buildings to provide much-need extra ward capacity or to replace outdated facilities that are affected by crumbling infrastructure. Furthermore, a new report […]
November 24, 2023
Could Asbestos Be The New RAAC Crisis For UK Schools?
The crumbling concrete crisis forced many schools around the UK to close or use alternative accommodation such as portable cabins at the start of the new school year. Many schools are still uncertain when or if they will ever be able to return to their usual buildings after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was deemed […]
November 20, 2023
How Temporary Portable Buildings Can Boost Christmas Sales
We are on the brink of the festive season, and that means the hospitality and retail sector are getting ready for the most profitable time of the year. Here’s how hiring a temporary portable building can help you to make the most of your space at this time of the year. Pop-up retail venues The […]
November 15, 2023
Benefits Of Hiring A Portable Cabin For Your Outdoor Event
It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s outdoor events and preempting all the logistical challenges. One element that is unfortunately out of your control is the Great British weather. No matter if your event is in February or June, it can be impossible to know if the conditions will be mild and […]
November 10, 2023
Cornwall Hospital Instals New Modular Building Stroke Unit
The healthcare system in the UK is facing unprecedented challenges as we head into winter 2023. Waiting lists are at record levels, while resources and budgets are straining at their limits after years of austerity followed by a pandemic. Issues with recruitment and ongoing industrial disputes are serving to worsen a bad situation. Further complications […]
November 6, 2023
Tips For Preventing Theft And Vandalism On Remote Sites
Rural and remote areas are often thought to be havens of peace and tranquillity, but businesses operating in these locations can often be a target for theft and vandalism. With fewer neighbours and potential witnessesses to crime, remote sites can attract both organised crime groups (OCGs) and opportunistic intruders. Thieves may target equipment, stored goods […]
October 31, 2023
Three Less Common Uses For Premium Portable Buildings
Portable buildings are widely used for convenient temporary spaces in the education, construction, and healthcare sector. Recently, modular buildings have provided a fast and safe solution to the RAAC concrete crisis that has forced some UK schools to close or relocate to new teaching venues. Premium modular buildings are also being widely utilised in the […]
October 26, 2023
The Unique Military History Of The Portable Office
A portable office is typically a temporary structure, and this means that both assembly and disassembly times need to be as low as possible to avoid wasting time transitioning to new permanent facilities. Because of this constant strive for efficiency, it is probably not surprising that the modern portable structure can be traced back to […]
