Find out where you can build a temporary building.
Installation without the inconvenience of building work
Our temporary buildings are manufactured off-site using state of the art processes and the latest manufacturing technology to ensure absolute quality and durability. This means the approach is more installation than “building” or “construction.”
Temporary buildings can be installed in a matter of days, without the disruption, inconvenience and cost associated with a traditional building project. If you have land, we can install the covered space you need on most surfaces and ground types.
So, where can I install a temporary building?
Temporary buildings use a robust yet lightweight aluminium frame that is usually anchored into the ground. The most common surfaces we install on are tarmac, paving, or an existing concrete base.
Our temporary structures are engineered to site-specific wind and weather loadings. This means that even in the most exposed areas, such as seaports, docks and costal locations, expensive and time consuming foundations are not required to secure the structure to comply with building regulations. Whereas, complex foundations would be needed if a traditional building or permanent structure was selected.
In terms of space, we typically need a few metres around the perimeter of the building for access. Temporary buildings can have a small footprint to optimise the space available on your site.
What base do I need for a temporary building?
The base for a modular building can have a big impact on the bottom line cost to both the project’s budget and overall sustainability. In principle, we can install a temporary structure on almost any surface without having to install foundations. Pins are used for new or existing concrete. Ground spikes are suitable surfaces such as gravel, tarmac, and paving. High performance resin is used to complete the anchor.
The optimal base for a temporary building, is a flat surface, concrete pad with level access. However, a solution can be found to install a temporary building in most places. We can even work around sloping sites and existing obstacles. A temporary structure can also be integrated into an existing permanent building.
The above temporary warehouse example was installed on paving slabs which are a great base for a temporary building.
If you have an unused tarmacked, or asphalted area available, then in many cases the right place for your temporary building has already been found. Anchoring is only not possible on topsoil, due to the lack of compaction as anchoring on topsoil cannot withstand the tensile forces required. Our temporary building experts can always engineer a solution to work with your site surface.
Quality and durability
Temporary buildings are built to last in excess of 20 years. Despite the term ‘temporary’, our buildings have a long life span. Although they are labelled as short-term, they are solid and long-lasting. Choosing to have a temporary building means that you can have the extra space in place within a matter weeks, compared to months if not years if it were a permanent building, subject to local authority planning.
Planning permission
Will your budling need planning approval? in most cases, you will need planning approval to install a temporary building. There are a number of exemptions and we can support with the planning application should it be required for your structure.
PURCHASE OR RENTAL OPTIONS
Our temporary buildings can be purchased outright or rented over terms that suit your company. They are highly durable, so it may make commercial sense to purchase if your requirements are long term. You will then own the building and it can be easily re-located to another site if your needs change or your business moves premises.
We understand that business requirements can change, so we have flexible options to suit your needs. Our manufacturing lead times vary but we keep a range of stock available for immediate and urgent needs.
If you need an immediate solution for extra warehouse space or on-site capacity, then hiring a structure is a flexible way to increase your capacity, without significant upfront expenditure.
Explore our temporary building solutions
We provide a wide range of temporary buildings from warehouse and storage buildings, industrial buildings and insulated buildings to canopies, loading bays and shelters.
Design your building, instantly
When you choose us for your temporary building, we include design drawings and structural calculations as standard. Use our free interactive building configurator to design your building and start you free quote:
