01 March 2012
Portakabin Launches New Website to Change Perceptions of Modular Building
Portakabin has launched a new website as part of its campaign to change the perception of modular building and to demonstrate just what is now possible with this highly innovative and flexible approach to accommodation for interim and permanent uses.
The new site, www.portakabin.co.uk, has a number of key features, including:
- More than 2,000 images across the site to illustrate the almost limitless design possibilities of this modular approach
- A 32-page photo gallery which showcases some of the most innovative applications of Portakabin buildings from across the UK and Europe for both interim and permanent use
- Clear and simple navigation to allow specifiers to access information more quickly
- More than 150 comments from users of Portakabin buildings, that are automatically refreshed, demonstrating the benefits of the approach to organisations across a diverse range of sectors
- 100 layout drawings so potential users can visualise their own accommodation
- The locations for the 50 Portakabin Hire Centres are now linked to Google Maps, so visitors can obtain customised directions
- An easy-to-use contact form system so visitors to the site can download as many free industry reports or information requests as they require whilst only having to submit their contact details once
- A new section for the Portakabin Hire Emergency Response service, which can provide buildings in a matter of hours in the event of a crisis situation
- Expanded sections for Portaloo showcasing its range of toilets, showers and changing rooms and for Portakabin Events services, which provide facilities for major events such as T in the Park and Edinburgh Hogmanay.
Commenting on this latest investment, Robert Snook, Director and General Manager of Portakabin Hire, said, "Our research has shown that many organisations are just not aware of how far modular buildings have come in recent years and of the scale, design flexibility and quality of working environments that are now available - for interim as well as permanent use."
"Our aim with the new site is to showcase the best applications from across the UK and Europe to provide visitors with really useful information to help the procurement process, add value to our building services and change perceptions."
Applications for interim modular building solutions are diverse and include open plan office accommodation, security buildings, canteens, training suites, teaching blocks, shower and changing rooms, clinics and decant ward buildings.
These facilities can be supplied and installed just days from receipt of order complete with fire and security systems, access ramps and furnishings, and can remain in use for as long as required. Modular accommodation can also be easily extended, reconfigured or relocated to meet an organisation's changing needs.
Portakabin buildings:
- Can easily accommodate more than 1,000 staff
- Are manufactured to permanent building standards and in line with the latest Building Regulations
- Can feature floor-to-ceiling glazing to maximise natural light, creating attractive and productive environments
- Use a technically advanced building system with no internal columns for ease of space planning
- Are available in single and multi-storey configurations to meet specific project requirements.
Portakabin has the widest network of hire centres in the UK, with 50 locations from Inverness to Plymouth. It also has the resources to deliver both bespoke projects and standardised accommodation solutions to organisations in public and private sectors, in the most challenging timescales, with less disruption and less impact on the environment.
For further information about modular buildings for permanent and interim applications, visit www.portanews.co.uk, email information@portakabin.co.uk or call 0845 401 0010.
Editor's Notes
1. Portakabin modular buildings offer a wide range of advantages over site-based construction, including:
- Programme times reduced by up to 50 per cent
- Highly flexible and innovative accommodation solutions, such as Ultima Vision - a fully glazed modular building available for hire, and Titan - the largest single modular building in Europe
- Enhanced quality and a robust steel-framed construction
- The provision of buildings with significantly less disruption
- A wide variety of aesthetic and fitting out options to reduce procurement time.
2. Portakabin, Ultima, Titan, Portakabin Events and Portaloo are registered trademarks.
