What Are Modular Offices?

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

In warehouses, distribution operations and production facilities throughout the U.S., modular office spaces are used to enable desk workers to do their jobs in spaces that are principally industrial in nature. These versatile systems can add quiet, secure, climate controlled space to just about any industrial building, and can often be set up in just a few hours.

Why Choose Modular Offices vs Standard Construction?

Modular structures offer enormous advantages over constructing standard structures inside your building. Since they’re assembled using prefabricated components, they’re far more flexible than standard construction and can quickly be expanded, moved, reconfigured or demolished. These structures may also be eligible for rapid depreciation by way of the Section 179 allowance, enabling a 100% write-off in the course of the purchase year. This is a significant tax benefit vs a typical depreciation schedule. Moreover, modular construction can be a fraction of the cost of permanent construction.

In general, there is no requirement for engineers, architects or contractors when installing a modular office; kits are prefabricated and simple to assemble.

Modular Office Uses

Although the phrase “modular office” suggests that these systems are designated to be used as office space, they are commonly employed for a wide spectrum of functions. For those contemplating a warehouse acquisition, relocation or reconfiguration, here are some possible use scenarios for modular systems.

Modular Worker Cafeterias or Break Rooms

Having a comfortable, temperature controlled, well-lit area for your employees to relax and recharge during breaks and lunch hours can improve employee satisfaction and contribute to a productive and happy workforce.

Shipping and Receiving Departments

Many facilities require shipping and receiving departments. Modular offices are ideal for enclosing these areas and segregating them from the production floor or storage area. They can also be expanded or reduced as demand fluctuates.

Modular Conference Rooms

Modular conference rooms are ideal for employee training, meetings, and client reception areas. Nearly every business requires a collective meeting space and installing a modular conference facility can make a significant difference in your ability to conduct day-to-day business.

Modular Server Room Enclosures

Manufacturing floors and storage facilities can be hostile environments for equipment like computer servers, routers and switches. For delicate equipment that needs to be deployed in dirty or dusty conditions, computer room enclosures can provide just the right amount of protection and security at a relatively low cost.

Laboratories

Very often, engineering, production, and scientific departments must have separate spaces, or laboratories, for specific functions. A modular office can easily be added 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 Santa Barbara County service area includes Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and all surrounding areas.

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