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Modular Buildings VS Office Trailers: Which One Do You Need?
How Do I Know Which One To Choose? : Deciding Between a Office trailer and a Modular Building.
Has the enrollment at your school far exceeded your expectations and now you need extra classroom space? Is your main office building is under construction for the next few months, leaving you without a safe, convenient place to store your documents? Do you need a fast and efficient office for your construction site? There are many reasons you could need cost-effective, quick space or storage for your business.
Looking at all the choices out there it isn’t hard to get confused about which option—an office trailer or a modular building—is best for you and your business. Follow me as I make it easy to determine the correct choice for your needs.
What is an office trailer?
Office trailers, or mobile offices, as they are sometimes known, are usually pre-fabricated buildings leased, rented, or sold to companies looking for a short-term, mobile workspace. Office trailer dealers can provide your business with an office trailer equipped with doors, windows, electrical wiring, HVAC, and sometimes basic furnishings as well. These office trailers are not one-size-fits-all, either, as they come in a variety of models and sizes to suit your needs, and can be delivered almost anywhere quickly.
What are modular buildings?
Modular buildings are prefabricated buildings that are typically manufactured in a plant to a customer’s specifications. Modular buildings are generally sold to customers looking for a more timely and cost-effective means of obtaining long-term (3 years or longer) space. Fully customizable, many modular buildings are used as permanent structures for schools, health clinics, office buildings and more.
So, the difference between office trailers and modular buildings is…?
There are several key differences between office trailers and modular buildings you should be aware of before you make your decision.
- Time Needed:While there are many differences between office trailers and modular buildings, the most important thing to consider when choosing between the two is the amount of time you will need the space. Typically, office trailers are used when space is required for three years or less. If you are looking for a stationary office space that needs to last you three years or longer, modular buildings are usually more cost-effective and functional.
- Amenities Needed:Another important difference between the two is the amount of amenities available in each type of building. If you need the basics: desks, bathrooms, working lights, and protection from the elements, then an office trailer is a perfect fit for you. However, if you would like to customize the appearance, the floor plan, or if you require special features such as bulletproof exterior or complicated equipment, then perhaps you should consider modular buildings.
- Date Needed:You should also consider the amount of time you have to devote to “construction and assembly.” Office trailers arrive entirely intact, and are, aside from preliminary set-up and preparation, ready for use upon arrival. Modular buildings, however, require on-site set-up and, perhaps, some minimal on-site construction, depending on your specifications. So, if you need the space immediately, office trailer trailers may be your option of choice.
- Cost:Finally, cost is an issue as well. The smallest of office trailers will usually lease for anything from $90 per month to $200 per month. The largest singlewide office trailers can rent for $300-$500 a month. You can purchase a mid-sized office trailer for $15,000, but can pay up to $40,000 for a unit.
Modular buildings can be purchased for a typical price range of $35-$200 per square foot, depending heavily on the floor plan and requirements. Classrooms and other buildings that do not require highly technical or specialized features are usually on the low end of the spectrum, while hospitals, research labs and other structures that require sophisticated ventilation and specialized floor plans are near the top of the spectrum.
When deciding which option is most financially prudent for you, discuss the costs with an accountant or other trained professional.
I have made my decision; where can I find a reliable office trailer or modular office vendor that has what I need?
The best way to find a vendor or supplier that has what you need is to shop around and compare prices, that way you can get qualified dealers to compete for your business. At Office-Trailer, you simply fill out a single form, and we do the rest for you, for FREE! Up to four qualified vendors will call you with their bids
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