Portable & Modular Buildings
Portakabin Hire launches new CPD programme
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ortakabin Hire, the UK’s leading interim modular building specialist, has launched a new CPD programme ‘Decanting without Compromise’, to help architects, contractors, facilities managers, and other construction professionals procure and specify accommodation for short-term use. The free, one hour-long interactive seminar can be organised at a time and venue to suit attendees and a certificate of attendance will be provided, helping to maintain professional accreditations. The RIBA-accredited workshop looks at some of the perceptions of interim modular buildings and how the approach has evolved to compete with site-based construction in the quality of the finished accommodation and the diversity of applications.
Interim modular buildings from Portakabin can accommodate up to 1,000 people in schemes up to three storeys high and with no internal columns for maximum flexibility in space planning. And, as the case studies covered in the workshop demonstrate, there is no compromise on appearance or the internal environment. High levels of natural light can be achieved, for example, which is important for the wellbeing of
occupiers and employee productivity. • Other topics in the seminar include: The advantages of interim accommodation
• The manufacturing process and quality controls that should be in place
• The latest innovations in modular construction
• Health and safety considerations • How to minimise impact on the environment
• Sector-specific case studies, including decant and surge wards, interim offices and emergency school buildings
• What to look for when sourcing a modular building supplier. Commenting on the new seminar, Robert Snook, Director and General Manager of Portakabin Hire, said, “Interim modular buildings can provide vital accommodation for emergency situations and deliver continuity of services while a new scheme is under construction. However, just because a building is for short-term use, doesn’t mean there has to be any compromise whatsoever on the quality of the accommodation.” “Our latest CPD presentation is designed to share the wealth of our hire
team’s experience and to illustrate just what is now possible even if a building is for short-term use. No site is too difficult – we can even install buildings on roof tops and interim accommodation can be integrated into existing structures. These are energy-efficient and permanent-standard solutions and with the additional advantages of no capital outlay, flexible hire periods and inclusive of maintenance.” Portakabin Hire manufactures a wide range of buildings for interim applications and has the widest Hire and Visitor Centre network in the UK. It can deliver both specially- designed projects and standardised accommodation solutions in the most challenging timescales, on difficult sites with no access, with less disruption and less impact on the environment. For further information about modular buildings for short-term use and the new CPD programme, visit
www.portakabin.co.uk/cpd, email
information@portakabin.co.uk or call 0845 401 0010.
Portakabin awarded another gold for environmental performance
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he Portakabin Group has been awarded a Gold Award in the Business in the Community Environment Index 2014 in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. This is the second consecutive year Portakabin has achieved this prestigious accolade – putting the Group among the UK’s highest performing businesses for environmental management.
The BITC Index assesses participants’ integration of an environmental strategy into their operations and their performance in reducing impact on the environment. Over the past 15 years, the Index has enabled businesses and organisations to measure their environmental management and benchmark against competitors and other companies in their geographical region. The Gold Award represents a score of 90 to 95 per cent, which compares to an
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average score among participants of 80 per cent. It follows the Group’s success as ‘Think Green Business of the Year’ for York and North and East Yorkshire, and two national awards for waste management in 2013.
Commenting on the award, Derek
Carter, Chief Executive of the Portakabin Group, said, “This award is another opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment to being even more environmentally responsible year on year. A second gold award is a tremendous achievement and we are also delighted to score higher than the average for the construction sector which is further recognition of our market-leading position in reducing impact on the environment in the provision of building solutions.” The BITC survey looks at all aspects of an organisation’s environmental performance, including corporate
strategy, the inclusion of environmental issues in strategic decision making, the provision of sustainable products and services, and the engagement of the supply chain to improve environmental performance. It also assesses established reporting criteria for sustainability and the sharing of information, and reductions in energy and water consumption.
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