How Modular Cabins Can Help Businesses Prepare for Winter
The winter can be a challenging time for many businesses, when the weather can be unpredictable and demand may increase for certain goods or services. Here’s a look at how modular cabin hire can help to ease the pressure and add value to your business at this time of the year.
Weatherproof storage space
Winters in the UK tend to be cold, wet, and windy, and are increasingly prone to more severe weather events such as gales, heavy snowfall, and prolonged and intense rainfall. This can be a particular hazard for businesses such as builder’s merchants and construction firms, risking damage to valuable materials and equipment.
Portable cabins can provide a safe and weatherproof space to store supplies, electronic equipment and materials so that they remain in usable condition throughout the winter.
Many businesses may increase their stock in the run up to Christmas in anticipation of increased demand from shops or customers. Finding extra warehouse space to accommodate it can be challenging and expensive, particularly in areas where logistical facilities are in high demand.
Portable cabins or PVC shelters can provide a convenient and affordable alternative, allowing the business to rent the units for as long as needed on a flexible basis.
Seasonal shops and pop-up retail spaces
November and December are the most profitable months for many retailers, and it’s an excellent opportunity to add some pop up shops to take advantage of increased footfall. Portable cabins can be set up quickly to augment your existing premises, or located at Christmas markets or any other suitable place.
The cabins are available in attractive timber-clad finishes to help them blend in seamlessly with their surroundings, and can be customised with individual branding, signage and interior layouts. This creates eye-catching and inviting places for seasonal shoppers to browse and discover your products, or stock up on their existing favourites.
The cabins can be adapted to include kitchen and canteen facilities, making them ideal for portable catering cabins to sell hot drinks and snacks, or even temporary cafes and bars.
Accommodation for seasonal workers
Sectors such as hospitality or construction may need to take on seasonal workers at this time of year. If they are in remote locations, staff accommodation may be necessary to avoid prohibitive transport costs and long commute times. Portable cabins are ideal to provide temporary accommodation.
Extra office space
Businesses such as retail, logistics and customer service often experience increased demand over the festive season, and portable cabins can be rapidly deployed and set up to create extra operational space. This can allow the business to easily absorb the extra workload and take on additional staff to keep pace with the demand.
This can help avoid any lapses in standards of administration or customer service, without the need to invest in long-term facilities.
Welfare and hygiene facilities for events
This time of year sees an increase in festive gatherings, such as Christmas markets, festivals and corporate events. This may require extra hygiene facilities for staff and visitors, changing rooms for performers and entertainers, and warm breakout rooms for staff.
Emergency shelters and first aid stations
Unfortunately, the effects of global warming and climate change mean that severe storms and floods are becoming more common during the winter. Portable buildings can be rapidly deployed to disaster areas to provide temporary medical centres, or shelter and accommodation to those in need.
The cabins can also be used to provide extra welfare stations for businesses that operate in remote or hazardous areas during the winter, enabling staff to have a safe, warm and comfortable space to rest and take shelter.
Workshop and maintenance facilities
Winter weather can create extra demand and wear and tear on equipment, vehicles or machinery. Modular cabins can provide temporary workshop space to allow maintenance and repair work to be carried out away from wind, frost and rain. This will help the business to remain competitive and fully operational at all times.
The winter season may also increase demand for certain goods, and modular cabins can be assembled to create temporary workshops. This allows the business to boost productivity and sales at key times of the year, without the extra time and expense involved in sourcing bricks and mortar buildings to rent or purchase.
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