Sunday, May 18, 2014

Portable Buildings Provide Solutions For Many Housing Challenges

By Minnie Whitley


It seems as if the world is forever in a state of flux. Temporary crews are on the move all the time and even people drift from one place to another. In such circumstances permanent homes, offices and storage facilities are not practical. That is why portable buildings are so useful and popular. They serve a myriad of purposes and they are both economical and convenient.

One of the most popular uses of mobile structures is housing. Many companies and other organizations move their arenas of operations from one place to another and they therefore need to move their housing with them. The military and construction companies serve as good examples. Because these units are so economical they have also become popular as permanent homes. Many cities such as Cave City, AR host special parks for people living in mobile structures.

In recent years humanitarian organizations unceasingly have to cope with large numbers of people that are displaced by conflict, war and natural disasters. Mobile structures are ideal for use as temporary housing for displaced people. Entire communities consisting of temporary structures can be transported at short notice. They are relatively easy to erect and they can even be moved to other locations as the circumstances change.

Temporary structures are not only used for housing purposes. They are extremely versatile and used for a host of purposes. They serve as offices, storage units and even as kitchens and entertainment areas. They have been used to house clinics and they have serves as conference rooms and classrooms. The possibilities are endless. There is almost no purpose for which these structures cannot be adapted.

These units are not sub standard. They are manufactured to withstand extensive handling and they are almost always guaranteed to last for at least ten years, even when submitted to extreme handling conditions. They are versatile and they can be made to suit just about every purpose one can think of. In short, they are not only useful, but with proper care they can last for many years.

Mobile structures offer many other advantages. They can be manufactured for very specific needs. In addition, they can be supplied fully assembled or as components which can be assembled easily and quickly. It is also possible to add to more space to existing structures or to combine more than one structure to create bigger spaces. This adaptability is one of the major string points of these structures.

There may be some disadvantages to these structures as well. It must be kept in mind that it is normally expensive to move them and it is almost inevitable that every move will result in some damage. With every move it will also be necessary to reconnect electricity and plumbing and this may add to the cost. Private buyers may find it difficult to get financing for a mobile structure.

There can be no doubt that the world at large has need of portable structures. Displaced people, on the scene investigators and many other groups need accommodation, offices and storage space. Mobile structures are the ideal solution for most of these needs. They are economical and practical at the same time.




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