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It’s no secret that the UK weather can throw us surprises all year round. One minute it’s sunny, the next minute you’re drenched in rain and fighting with the wind
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hrow in shorter days and working in the dark, and suddenly your site can become a much harder and potentially riskier place to manage. Trips, slips, blocked access, wet equipment – it all adds up to more hazards and more stress.
So, is it time to think about the satisfaction and relief of getting a bit more organised this winter? A simple solution that our customers are turning to is our range of instant buildings. There are so many options – all sizes (including heights), you can buy or rent, go short term or long term - that it makes sense to look at the viability and
WHY LATE SUMMER AND EARLY AUTUMN IS THE PERFECT TIME
Before winter really sets in, this time of year gives you an ideal window of opportunity to get ahead. And that’s when installing a temporary building really pays off – quick to put up, instantly useful
EMPTY THE CONTAINERS AND INTRODUCE SOME SYSTEMS
So many sites rely on shipping containers for storage. The problem? They’re cramped, awkward and it’s almost impossible to keep track of stock inside them. With a temporary building, you can clear out those containers and set up proper storage solutions, depending on your all kinds of vehicles for year-round protection and workshop productivity. Suddenly, you’ve got space to move, you can organise things properly,
PROTECT YOUR ASSETS
Vehicles, plant machinery, tools, stock and materials all take a battering if they’re left out
in the elements. Rain, frost and cold, damp air aren’t just uncomfortable – they cost money in maintenance and replacements. Having a covered space means your valuable assets stay protected.
KNOW WHERE EVERYTHING IS game-changer. With a clear, covered space, you stock lists become easier to manage, and fewer items end up lost or damaged. That means less wasted time hunting for things and more time getting jobs done. You also don’t re-order items you don’t know you have!
PEOPLE WORK BETTER INDOORS about your people too. Working under cover, out of the wind and rain, makes a huge difference to morale and productivity. Staff can load and unload in comfort, move around safely and spend less time dealing with wet gloves, fogged-up
ADD SMALL INSTANT BUILDINGS FOR ENTRANCES
Another clever option is using smaller temporary structures at entrance points. These act as weather shields, stopping wind and rain from blowing straight into your main workspace. Halewood, at both goods in and goods out.
LOAD UP UNDER COVER
Loading and unloading in bad weather is soggy and vehicles get muddy. With a covered loading bay, you can move goods without rushing or cutting corners and without valuable stock getting soaked.
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EXTEND WORKING HOURS WITH LIGHTING Short days are a winter reality, but a temporary make sure jobs aren’t cut short just because the sun starts to set at 4pm.
CLEANER, SAFER SITE
As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, cluttered sites are dangerous sites. By moving storage inside a temporary building, you free up walkways and outdoor areas. That means a cleaner work environment, fewer trip hazards and a tidier, more professional-looking site overall. And when health and safety checks roll around, you’ll be
Ultimately, an instant building is about peace to protect your site, your people and your be organised, prepared and ready for whatever winter throws your way. Quick to put up and take down, and as they don’t have foundations, they’re instant building for an easier, more effective way of working.
Smart-Space
www.smart-space.co.uk
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