Temporary Structures come in a large variety shapes and sizes, and are designed for many different purposes. There are also many definitions of what a temporary structure is, as McGraw-Hill, (in their Encyclopedia of Science and Technology) define it as "a structure erected to aid in the construction of a permanent project"
In fact,
temporary buildings can also be the end result of the project too. They can be a single structure, designed for a specific purpose, for just a specific period , and are a stand-alone project without having any other project being dependant upon them, permament or not.
When they have fulfilled the objective of the function they were planned for, they are relocated or maybe more usually, just dismantled into their component parts. The purpose is temporary, as are they.
Examples of this kind of temporary structure which you will all have seen are: marquees, fairground equipment, exhibition stands, concert stages, covered seating for sports events, Portakabin type buildings, large inflatable structures, temporary warehouses, workshops and industrial units, ice-rinks, kiosks, portable toilets, floating pontoons, etc.etc.
There ought to be far more
temporary structures of this type in existence at any moment in time, than there are of the type covered by McGraw-Hill's very narrow definition. For the rest of this article therefore, we will talk of temporary structures in all of their guises.
Individual Planning Departments also have their own unique criteria, and for some, if a structure exists for 28 days or less, then it is temporary, and therefore doesn't involve planning permission.
The major advantages experienced by the users of
temporary structures (whether for business, sport, educational or military use or emergency scenario's)
are:
FASTER BUILD TIME - They do not need foundations, and the vast majority of the component parts are already made and ready to assemble, so it takes very little time to set up and remove again.
COST LESS - Due to the faster construction process and the lower cost of the materials used, a temporary building will always cost far less than a traditional building.
VERSATILITY - Its very easy to change the configuration of the structure, or add to it at a later date. Its also surprisingly easy to relocate it, or dismantle it.
Among the numerous other benefits, features and advantages of temporary structures are:
- Modular design enables fast construction and easy changes
- Huge choice of related accessories to suit your exact requirements
- Contemporary appearance with clean modern finish
- Safe and strong design is British weatherproof
- Energy efficient, with climate and noise control
- Buildings can be linked together with multi-span configurations
- Simple to assemble, durable buildings with maximum security
- Choice of insulation systems, which can easily be combined
- Modular design enables fast construction and easy changes
- No foundations allows them to be sited on concrete, tarmac, or hardcore base
- Strong, lightweight materials enable easy transportation and installation
- Huge choice of related accessories to suit your exact requirements
- Contemporary appearance with clean modern finish
Further options include:
- Signage, Canopies, PVC or Steel Guttering, Electrics, Down Pipes, Signage, Lighting,
- Blacked-out Roof, Roller Shutter Door, Barriers, Remote Control, Wide Range of Flooring,
- Heating, Glazed Windows, Smoke Alarms, Doors, Air Conditioning, Power Rental, etc.
