Temporary buildings
The assembly of temporary buildings is exceptionally fast and causes only minimal disruption. For aluminium-framed warehouses in standard size, installation time is usually less than one week. Existing concrete surfaces can normally be used without further earthworks. Despite the high speed and simplicity of assembly, these mobile buildings can be used on site for ten years or longer.
Anyone newly exploring temporary buildings and their construction is best able to understand this method by seeing an assembly with their own eyes. This is not always feasible, which is why visiting a fully operational building is the next best opportunity to quickly and thoroughly become familiar with a temporary building structure.
Viewing a temporary building
Temporary buildings with aluminium frames are modular units that are relatively simple, yet still stand out due to an extremely durable construction. Their construction is clean and safe, and the materials, components, and fastenings used are clearly visible, but not disruptive. This means that a tour inside and around the building with expertise who can explain the individual aspects of the construction in detail can give you a clear understanding of the building process.
It is somewhat more difficult to illustrate the quality and durability of temporary aluminium buildings. In some circles they are referred to as industrial tents or commercial canopies, as they are not built in a conventional construction method. However, they are far superior to tents or canopies and comply with prescribed European and global building regulations regarding structural stability, thereby meeting the same requirements for snow and wind loads as conventional buildings.
During a viewing of such a mobile building, you will certainly not think of a tent. Rather, these are durable and robust temporary buildings that can be used as an alternative to permanent buildings.
Where is a building viewing possible?
Many providers and manufacturers can arrange this for you. The more satisfied customers one has as references, the easier this will be for the manufacturer (you may want to be cautious if a provider does not offer this service).
Many existing customers are prepared to talk about their own experiences, the installation, and the reasons why they chose a temporary building – and how the building has helped their company.
It is unlikely that you will find a building that exactly matches your specifications. As these constructions are modular, it should be easy to gain an idea of how a specific size and individual requirements can be implemented at your own site.
What is truly interesting during a building viewing is meeting staff from the provider and the existing customer, who can answer questions that may be of invaluable worth.
The construction of a temporary building
The construction of a standard temporary warehouse building usually takes less than one week. The ground plates are measured, frame supports are attached to each plate and then anchored in the ground. After that, the frame is lifted into the correct position piece by piece, and the roof and wall cladding is added. Finally, doors, gutters, and additional equipment are installed.
Time-lapse videos are often produced that document the assembly of temporary buildings and can be a valuable source of information and insight.
Whether you are watching a full installation, a completed building on site, or a video, you will undoubtedly be surprised by the speed and simplicity of assembling a temporary building as well as the quality and robustness of the final product.
