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flexibility
gives
the
freedom
to
design
and
equip
your
in-plant
building
for
maximum
utility
and
appearance.
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The
PortaFab Advantage
For more than 25 years,
PortaFab has been the
industry leader in designing
and manufacturing inplant
modular offices and industrial
enclosures. Working with
the widest range of interchangeable
wall panels, stud options,
and accessories gives
us a distinct advantage
over our competitors as
we can design modular
offices specific to your
application while still
achieving the economies
of scale necessary to
be cost effective. Essentially,
our broad product line
allows us to "value
engineer" your project
to reduce costs without
sacrificing quality, functionality,
or appearance.
More
specifically, here are
some factors to consider
when selecting a modular
office building system:
Modular
vs. Standard Construction
A modular
building is a pre-engineered
structure that is flexible
enough to satisfy virtually
any requirement... tougher
than standard drywall
construction, expandable,
relocatable and completely
re-usable.
One obvious
advantage that modular
construction has over
conventional construction
is cost. Not only can
one save up to 35% on
the initial construction
costs like labor and materials,
but there are other benefits
as well. The following
list contains the TOP
10 Reasons for choosing
modular buildings over
block or drywall construction.
TOP 10
Reasons to Choose PortaFab
Modular Buildings
over Conventional Construction
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Feature |
Advantages |
Benefits |
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| 1. |
Pre-
Engineered |
No
need for an engineer
or architect |
No
hidden design costs |
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No
need to incur the
costs of an architect
or engineer, because
our buildings are
pre-engineered.
Each office contains
complete CAD drawings
and details, installation
instructions and
a bill of materials.
If you should require
engineering calculations
and sealed drawings,
PortaFab can also
supply them for
your project. Our
buildings can be
designed to meet
most building codes.
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| 2. |
Ease
of Coordination |
Ability
to supply single source
installation through
factory-trained distributor
network |
Buying
is simple with local
support and assistance |
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Standard
construction requires
the need for contractors
and sub-contractors,
which increase the
number of trades
involved. Coordinating
and scheduling of
these multiple contractors
takes more of your
time.
With a PortaFab
modular building,
one phone call covers
everything. We supply
a pre-engineered
office through a
qualified factory
distributor, who
can handle the installation
- or help your maintenance
people do the job.
You don't have to
spend your valuable
time away from your
own job. PortaFab
can handle the entire
construction project
for you. |
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| 3. |
Appearance |
Attractive
integrated systems
manufactured to your
exact specifications |
Consistent
high quality in both
appearance and design |
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With
standard pre-fabricated
components, PortaFab
can ensure a consistent,
high quality appearance
with every installation.
Each system integrates
with the others
to provide a clean
and professional
look. The nature
of conventional
construction with
multiple contractors
and materials does
not allow for such
consistent quality
control. |
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| 4. |
Speedy
Installation |
Fewer
disruptions to plant
operations |
Maintains
plant productivity
during building installation |
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A
standard 12 x 16
inplant office can
be assembled in
less than one day,
compared to standard
construction, which
can take several
weeks - especially
when dealing with
design permits or
multiple contractors.
Plant disruptions
are reduced to a
minimum, eliminating
costly reductions
in productivity
often caused by
the distractions
of construction.
The cost savings
are significant. |
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| 5. |
No
Mess |
No
need to seal off areas
against dust |
Eliminates
additional labor costs
and minimizes plant
disruption |
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With
PortaFab's pre-engineered
panels there is
no need to seal
off areas to protect
against dust and
the mess associated
with paint, mortar,
spackle, tape, etc.
Plus, you are not
faced with detailed
cleaning of equipment
afterwards. Eliminating
these related costs
means very substantial
savings for modular
construction. |
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| 6. |
Low
Maintenance |
Pre-finished
walls require little
maintenance beyond
occasional surface
cleaning |
Eliminates
costly painting and
other maintenance
and repairs |
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PortaFab
wall panels feature
a mar-resistant vinyl
coating or extra durable
steel surfaces that
maintain their attractive
appearance for years.
There will be no need
for the constant painting
and repair associated
with standard drywall
construction. Also,
while conventional
construction can warp
because of high humidity
levels or moisture,
PortaFab modular walls
can be designed to
withstand variations
in environmental conditions.
So, whether you are
using your enclosure
in a manufacturing
facility or office
environment, the walls
will perform for many
years, with no deterioration.
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| 7. |
Durability |
Reinforced
cavity and tough quality
facings decrease chances
of damage |
Long
lasting product will
perform for years
without deterioration |
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Industrial
plant offices built
using the conventional
method utilize wood
or metal studs and
painted drywall, leaving
an empty cavity that
can be easily damaged
or punctured. PortaFab
panels fill that void
and feature durable
vinyl or metal surfaces
laminated to an insulating
core. This solid,
reinforced wall construction
resists damage from
direct impact. |
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| 8. |
Adaptability |
Quickly
and easily relocatable,
expandable, and reusable |
Provides
maximum flexibility
to meet your company's
needs |
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The
greatest demand
on business today
is the ability to
react to change
- rapid growth,
downsizing, or new
directions. With
modular buildings,
if additional space
is needed, or the
original configuration
is not as practical
as planned, space
layouts can be modified
to meet the changing
needs.
PortaFab wall panels,
doors, and window
panels are all interchangeable.
If you know you
need a window where
a solid panel stands,
it can be quickly
exchanged with a
window panel without
disturbing adjacent
panels or the ceiling
- with our nonprogressive
systems.
You can add a second
story, attach a
mezzanine, or expand
laterally. Your
design options are
almost endless.
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| 9. |
Sound
Resistance |
Fire
& Sound panels
provide superior sound
deadening |
Substantial
noise level reduction
produces a more productive
work environment |
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Just
putting up four
walls won't solve
the need for a quiet
place to work -
especially in plants
with loud machinery
or forklift traffic.
An office built
of standard construction
is useless if it
is not designed
properly to reduce
contaminating noise
levels.
PortaFab Fire &
Sound panels provide
a logical solution
to noise control.
In the design of
our modular buildings
we evaluate all
connections and
openings to ensure
the building will
meet your specifications
for effective sound
control. |
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| 10. |
Accelerated
Depreciation |
Depreciation
is usually over seven
years vs. 31-1/2 years
for conventional construction |
Quicker
return on investment |
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Most
tax laws allow very
favorable depreciation
rules on all PortaFab
inplant offices and
modular buildings.
Our products typically
qualify for a seven
year depreciation
period while conventional
construction often
requires over 30 years.
Please check with
your tax advisor.
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Modular
flexibility gives the
freedom to design and
equip your in-plant building
for maximum utility and
appearance at an affordable
price.
Special
panel constructions such
as Fire & Sound, special
finishes, and many other
standard options allow
us to tailor your building
to your needs. And, by
using modular components,
we are able to customize
very economically. But,
your customization possibilities
are not limited to standard
options.We can design
a system to fit specific
requirements of your space
where it must fit, including
color finishes to coordinate
with surrounding interior.
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