Portakabin offers recession proof accommodation

Economic uncertainty is driving new business thinking and Portakabin, the UK's leading modular building provider has revealed how businesses can continue to expand without taking unnecessary financial risks.

Providing a comprehensive range of high quality bespoke buildings, available for hire over extended periods of months and years as well as days and weeks, Portakabin offers businesses complete control and flexibility as businesses seek to limit their capital outlay.

Hiring a Portakabin modular building requires minimal capital investment and spreads the cost over monthly payments, mitigating the financial risk associated with a traditional structure. What's more, due to the advantages of modular construction, buildings can be further extended or adapted to reflect the changing needs of the business.

In stark contrast to a conventional building, Portakabincan assemble and deliver a range of bespoke modular buildings within a matter of days of an order being placed. In uncertain economic times, this means companies need not commit to traditional long-term planning processes associated with a building's construction.

The accommodation provided by Portakabin for hire is completely scaleable and can be extended, relocated or reconfigured. Portakabinwill also immediately remove a building when it is no longer required, minimising the risk to the customer.

If there is a sudden increase in staff numbers the building can be easily extended with little disruption to the day-to-day operations. Similarly, sections can also be easily removed if the amount of space required reduces so that an organisation isn't paying unnecessary overheads for unused space.

Managing ongoing building maintenance responsibilities, often with unreliable contractors, is an unwelcome burden. However, Portakabin offers high quality, fully equipped, serviced facilities taking care of buildings throughout the contract duration with the guarantee of a response within 24 hours under the Portakabin Customer Charter pledge.

With a commitment to delivering every project on time and on budget, the Portakabin Customer Charter - which is unique to the industry - states that if a building project is not delivered on time or on budget, hire customers will be entitled to a week's free hire.

The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has reported that only 63% of traditional building projects are completed on time and only 49% to an agreed contract sum. In contrast Portakabin has a proven track record with 99.6% of buildings delivered on time and on budget from January 2004 to June 2008.

Underlying its capacity to supply high quality modular building interiors for hire that comply with all Building Regulations, Portakabinprovides a one stop shop of tailor-made fixtures and fittings providing an environment that is conducive to workforce productivity. Specification options available include, climate control systems fitted to ensure an optimum room temperature, versatile ramps and steps, contemporary furniture as well as sophisticated fire and security systems.

Portakabin Hire General Manager, Mike Williams, says: "In the current climate decision makers are finding funding difficult to come by and are cautious about financial commitment. Traditional buildings inevitably exceed projected budgets, frequently requiring additional overspend. In stark contrast, our Customer Charter offers complete peace of mind that the project will be delivered on time, and most pertinently of all - on budget."

Portakabin has more than 50 hire centres - the most extensive network of Hire Centres in the UK - and offers complete project management from planning to installation on its comprehensive range of modular buildings which have a minimum design life of 60 years (steel structure, external envelope and internal finishes).

In recognition of its continual commitment for providing high quality bespoke buildings for hire, Portakabin has acquired ISO9001 as well as accreditation from the BBA (British board of Agreement) and LANTAC (Local Authority National Type Approval Confederation).

In a recession, the benefits of hiring modular buildings are particularly significant, offering increased flexibility and better financial management. Portakabin provides bespoke accommodation on time and on budget without compromising on quality.

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