There are three construction alternatives when you decide to expand your production facilities or storage area :
The advantage of modular construction is that you can respond quickly to your needs for surface extension and gain in reactivity to the changes in your company.
But is it better to buy or rent modular structures? This article will guide you in choosing the best option for your situation :
Many manufacturers turn to temporary buildings because they want a quick and cost-effective solution for their building construction. But when you look on the internet, you soon realise that there is a multitude of offers, and it is difficult to understand what each one is about.
Whether you want to rent or buy your modular warehouse, you need to qualify your project according to two factors :
Why do you need a new building ?
For how long do you need this new area?
In the short or long term, the choice of materials for the frame, perimeter and roof may differ. The advantage of a modular solution is that it can be composed according to the level of robustness and insulation required by your activity.
It is more common to rent than to buy a modular structure. Renting is the best option if you don't know how long you will need the space for, or if your need is short term :
Renting also allows you to fully control your costs and investments according to the variation of your production or storage :
The building can be made available to your company quickly: 15 days[1] after signing for a storage tent and 3 months[1] for a temporary storage building. Unlike traditional buildings, little preliminary work is required before the structure is erected. This allows modular buildings to be added or removed easily and the rental period can be adjusted to suit your business.
At Locabri, we support you throughout your project, from the planning stage to the deployment of your modular structures. Our technical team analyses your needs and helps you to select the structure best suited to your technical, operational and budgetary constraints. |
For a long-term project, a modular building can be an ideal solution for a permanent storage area or production workshop :
On the long term, the purchase of a modular structure can be more profitable than renting. Indeed, the new modular building allows you to increase the value of your assets and to depreciate your new fixed asset, while being less expensive than a traditional construction. The investment is classified as CAPEX.
Before investing, consider that the installation is only part of the TCO of your project. Here are some additional costs to consider :
Why build a modual building on your production site :
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The demountable industrial building is available to you in less than 3 months[2], and can be rearranged if your company's activity drops.
For varying needs, modular solutions provide a flexible and cost-effective response to your industrial challenges. Locabri provides fast, economical and scalable modular solutions for industrial companies. Proludic SA has used Locabri modular warehouses to solve its storage problems. Discover the concrete benefits of a 10-year partnership between the two companies in this case study :
[1] Typical timeframes
[2] Typical timeframe