What Are Modular Offices?

Modular offices are a type of industrial or commercial workspace that is prefabricated offsite and is temporary or semi-permanent in nature. Panel built modular structures employ a panel system that allows for quick and convenient installation into an existing warehouse or plant.

In warehouses, distribution centers and production facilities across the U.S., modular office spaces are put in place to allow desk workers to operate in buildings that are meant primarily for industrial use. These flexible systems can add noise shielded, sheltered, climate controlled space to just about any industrial building, and can usually be set up in just a few hours.

Why Choose Modular Offices vs Standard Construction?

Modular structures offer significant advantages over constructing permanent structures within your building. Since they’re built using prefab elements, they’re far more versatile than standard construction and can quickly be added on to, moved, altered or demolished. These installations can additionally be eligible for accelerated depreciation by way of the Section 179 allowance, permitting a full write-off during the year of acquisition. This is an enormous tax windfall in comparison with a typical depreciation schedule. Moreover, modular building is sometimes a fraction of the cost of traditional construction.

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

Modular Office Uses

While the term “modular office” suggests that these systems are meant only to be used as office space, in reality they are employed for a wide variety of purposes. If you’re considering a warehouse acquisition, move or redesign, here are some potential applications for modular construction.

Modular Worker Break Rooms & Cafeterias

Having a comfortable, temperature controlled, brightly lit oasis for your workers to relax and recharge during breaks and lunch hours can boost morale and ensure that your workforce remains happy and productive.

Shipping and Receiving Departments

Quite often, industrial facilities require shipping and receiving centers. Modular offices are well suited for enclosing these areas and segregating them from the plant floor or warehouse. They can also be expanded or reduced as demand fluctuates.

Modular Conference Areas

For meetings, trainings, or client reception, modular offices are the perfect solution. Almost all businesses need a shared meeting area and installing a modular conference facility can make a huge difference in your daily business environment.

Modular Computer Room Enclosures

Manufacturing floors and storage facilities can be hostile environments for onsite computers, servers, routers and switching equipment. To keep sensitive equipment secure in dusty or dirty conditions, server room enclosures can provide just the right amount of protection and security at a relatively low cost.

Laboratories

Very often, engineering, production, and scientific centers need isolated work areas, or laboratories, for specific activities. A modular workspace can easily be installed to house a fully operational lab.

Modular Offices Near Me

To learn 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 Phoenix facility serves the entire Phoenix Metro area, including Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Goodyear, Tolleson, Peoria and all surrounding areas.

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