What Are Modular Offices?

Modular workspaces are a type of commercial or industrial workspace that is prefabricated offsite and is semi-permanent or temporary in nature. Panel style modular structures employ a panel system that allows for quick and easy installation into an existing warehouse or manufacturing facility.

In warehouses, distribution operations and manufacturing plants across the U.S., modular office spaces are used to enable desk workers to operate in spaces that are principally industrial in nature. These adaptable systems can add noise shielded, protected, climate controlled space to nearly any commercial building, and can usually be assembled in less than a day.

Why Choose Modular Offices vs Standard Construction?

Modular structures have enormous benefits versus building out standard structures inside your facility. Because they’re constructed using prefab components, they’re much more flexible than standard construction and can quickly be added on to, relocated, reconfigured or taken away. These structures can also be eligible for shorter term depreciation by way of the Section 179 allowance, permitting a 100% write-off in the course of the purchase year. This is a significant tax windfall vs an average depreciation schedule. Additionally, modular construction is sometimes 50% of the cost of permanent construction.

There is generally no requirement for architects, structural engineers or contractors when installing a modular office; systems are prefabricated and easy to put together.

Modular Office Uses

Although the term “modular office” implies that these structures are meant only to be put to use as office space, they are commonly used for a wide variety of purposes. For those contemplating a warehouse purchase, move or redesign, here are some possible use scenarios for modular systems.

Modular Worker Break Rooms & Cafeterias

Having a comfortable, climate controlled, brightly lit oasis for your employees to take safety breaks or lunch hours can boost employee satisfaction and contribute to a productive and happy workforce.

Shipping and Receiving Offices

Many facilities require shipping and receiving departments. Modular offices are ideal for isolating these areas from the plant floor or warehouse. As demand fluctuates, they can also be sized accordingly with very little effort.

Modular Conference Areas

Modular conference rooms are ideal for employee training, meetings, and client reception areas. Almost all businesses need a shared meeting area and adding a modular conference facility can make a huge difference in your daily business environment.

Modular Computer Room Enclosures

Industrial plants and warehouses can be less than ideal environments for onsite computers, servers, routers and switching equipment. For delicate equipment that needs to be deployed in dirty or dusty conditions, computer room enclosures can offer security and protection at a relatively low cost.

On Site Labs

Very often, manufacturing, engineering, and scientific departments require isolated spaces, or laboratories, for designated functions. A modular office can easily be installed to provide the infrastructure required to build a fully operational lab.

Modular Offices Near Me

To find out more about modular office capabilities and options, get in touch with an industrial facility specialist at Raymond West today! Our team of of highly trained experts can help with the design and specification of a wide range of industrial and warehouse modular office solutions.

Raymond West's Ontario, California facility serves parts of Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County, including Ontario, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, La Verne, San Dimas, Covina, West Covina, Pomona, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, Chino, Norco, Eastvale, Corona, Jurupa Valley, San Bernardino, Rialto and all surrounding areas.

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