A mobile office vs. a modular building
Are you in need of extra office space or storage space as your main office building is undergoing construction? Or has the annual enrollment of your school increased to such a degree that you don’t have enough classrooms to accommodate all the students? Or do you simple need a fast and efficient office to serve your basic needs at the construction site? These are just a couple of every day examples why you could need a modular building or a mobile office. But which one would suit your needs best and what is the difference between them.
MProjects has drawn up a comparison between a mobile office and modular building that would assist in your decision-making.
Mobile Offices
- A mobile office is a pre-fabricated building.
- Funtion – It is typically leased out to companies that are looking for temporary and short term work space.
- Time – mobile offices are generally used for a time period less than three years.
- Amenities – Companies can rent an office trailer equipped with windows, doors, desks, bathrooms, electrical wiring, the basic furnishing and climate controls.
- Size – Mobile offices come in a variety of sizes and models to suit your needs.
- Date required – Mobile offices are delivered intact and ready for use immediately therefore it can be delivered quickly to almost any location or destination.
Modular Buildings
- A modular building is a pre-fabricated building manufactured in a plant to customer specifications.
- Function – These buildings are sold to customers who require a timely and more cost effective way of long-term space.
- Time – Modular buildings are cost effective and functional if you require additional space for longer than three years.
- Amenities – Because it is designed and manufactured according to the customer’s specifications it is highly customizable allowing you to change the floor plan, the appearance or any other feature. You can even add bulletproof exterior.
- Date required – A modular building requires on-site construction and can’t be used immediately when delivered.
- Applications – Modular buildings are typically used as permanent structures for schools, health clinics, office buildings, universities etc.
If you need space immediately for a shorter period of time, that will provide you only the basic amenities, a mobile office is your answer.
However if you require additional space for a long-term period and looking for a specific design and amenities; you should probably purchase a modular building.
Whether you need a modular building or a mobile office, contact us - a company that has been in the mobile industry for more than 20 years. They will provide you a 360˚ solution from designing, manufacturing, delivering, assembling, renting to selling.
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