Taking Temporary Cover from the Recession
As the economic slowdown of the last 12 months officially becomes a recession, companies are seeking new ways of minimising risk and postponing non-essential expenditure.
With capital investment in buildings, plant and machinery in decline due to continued economic uncertainty, organisations are adopting lower risk growth strategies, including the increasingly widespread use of temporary buildings to house both core and supporting business activities.
British business faces a tough couple of years and few companies are prepared to speculate to accumulate. At the same time, the need to quickly and cost-effectively capitalise on increased demand has never been more crucial.
Investing in new premises or permanently expanding existing facilities presents a risk which, in the current economic climate, most organisations are simply not prepared to take. Whilst understandable, this potentially inhibits their ability to take full advantage of any new business opportunities.
Although the outsourcing of non-core activities provides some of the same benefits, hiring a temporary building is increasingly recognised as a 'best of both worlds' solution, providing extra capacity whilst allowing businesses to retain full control over core business activities.
Traditionally used to provide additional storage, handling and production capacity as well as protection from winter weather, temporary buildings are most widely used in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. From basic canopies to fully-equipped, temperature controlled warehousing facilities, temporary buildings are not only quick and easy to install but, most importantly, can simply be given back if they are no longer needed.
Whatever the requirement, for all companies seeking to wring maximum return on every penny they spend, a temporary building represents a cost-effective, fast and flexible solution, allowing them to make best use of on-site space, expand operations during periods of growth, keep activity at 100% capacity during refurbishment projects and avoid the need to invest large amounts of capital in relocation or rebuild schemes.
For those few companies experiencing growth, whether it be long term organic, seasonal or contract specific, a temporary building negates the need to hire off site, relocate or rebuild on site and avoids substantial capital expenditure and long-term commitments. As a result, revenue streams from growth can be more quickly reinvested into the business.
In other cases there may be a requirement - but insufficient budget - for a new permanent facility. Aganto can supply a unique, new 'Part L' structure which offers the look, feel and durability of a permanent building at a fraction of the cost. Like traditional aluminium framed temporary buildings, the new Part L structures do not require foundations and are quick and easy to install, reducing costs for architectural services, labour and material costs. Engineered with steel roof and wall cladding, the Part L range creates a fully sealed unit ensuring full compliance with the stringent energy efficiency requirements set out in Part L of the Building Regulations.
Unfortunately, in an increasing number of cases, temporary buildings are also helping companies to cost-effectively manage the effects of shrinkage. For example, in the current climate, companies may require additional cover for surplus pallets resulting from lower demand, whilst the closure of a manufacturing site may create a requirement for additional storage for equipment and parts.
For the majority of businesses simply focused on survival, now more than ever, business continuity is a critical factor - in such a fiercely competitive business environment, failure to deliver can result in permanent loss of revenue.
A temporary building allows companies to confidently embark on essential maintenance or refurbishment projects to improve efficiency, output, working conditions and customer perceptions, whilst maintaining operational capacity and avoiding the potential to let down customers.
In addition to the financial risks associated with capital investment projects, organisations are also at risk from factors beyond their control, such as fire, flood or storm damage. Temporary buildings provide an effective disaster recovery solution, allowing essential activities to continue in the event of an emergency.
And, during the winter months, a basic, single skin canopy provides economical protection, saving costly damage to stock and equipment.
Engineered in Germany, Aganto's temporary buildings are more than capable of withstanding the worst of the British weather, exceeding the minimum structural integrities required for the UK and easily meeting BS 6399 for snow and wind loadings. Components fix together to form modular, flexible units that are amazingly robust, with a ten year guarantee on the frame, whilst being simple to transport, install, dismantle, adapt, and relocate.
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With capital investment in buildings, plant and machinery in decline due to continued economic uncertainty, organisations are adopting lower risk growth strategies, including the increasingly widespread use of temporary buildings to house both core and supporting business activities.
British business faces a tough couple of years and few companies are prepared to speculate to accumulate. At the same time, the need to quickly and cost-effectively capitalise on increased demand has never been more crucial.
Investing in new premises or permanently expanding existing facilities presents a risk which, in the current economic climate, most organisations are simply not prepared to take. Whilst understandable, this potentially inhibits their ability to take full advantage of any new business opportunities.
Although the outsourcing of non-core activities provides some of the same benefits, hiring a temporary building is increasingly recognised as a 'best of both worlds' solution, providing extra capacity whilst allowing businesses to retain full control over core business activities.
Traditionally used to provide additional storage, handling and production capacity as well as protection from winter weather, temporary buildings are most widely used in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. From basic canopies to fully-equipped, temperature controlled warehousing facilities, temporary buildings are not only quick and easy to install but, most importantly, can simply be given back if they are no longer needed.
Whatever the requirement, for all companies seeking to wring maximum return on every penny they spend, a temporary building represents a cost-effective, fast and flexible solution, allowing them to make best use of on-site space, expand operations during periods of growth, keep activity at 100% capacity during refurbishment projects and avoid the need to invest large amounts of capital in relocation or rebuild schemes.
For those few companies experiencing growth, whether it be long term organic, seasonal or contract specific, a temporary building negates the need to hire off site, relocate or rebuild on site and avoids substantial capital expenditure and long-term commitments. As a result, revenue streams from growth can be more quickly reinvested into the business.
In other cases there may be a requirement - but insufficient budget - for a new permanent facility. Aganto can supply a unique, new 'Part L' structure which offers the look, feel and durability of a permanent building at a fraction of the cost. Like traditional aluminium framed temporary buildings, the new Part L structures do not require foundations and are quick and easy to install, reducing costs for architectural services, labour and material costs. Engineered with steel roof and wall cladding, the Part L range creates a fully sealed unit ensuring full compliance with the stringent energy efficiency requirements set out in Part L of the Building Regulations.
Unfortunately, in an increasing number of cases, temporary buildings are also helping companies to cost-effectively manage the effects of shrinkage. For example, in the current climate, companies may require additional cover for surplus pallets resulting from lower demand, whilst the closure of a manufacturing site may create a requirement for additional storage for equipment and parts.
For the majority of businesses simply focused on survival, now more than ever, business continuity is a critical factor - in such a fiercely competitive business environment, failure to deliver can result in permanent loss of revenue.
A temporary building allows companies to confidently embark on essential maintenance or refurbishment projects to improve efficiency, output, working conditions and customer perceptions, whilst maintaining operational capacity and avoiding the potential to let down customers.
In addition to the financial risks associated with capital investment projects, organisations are also at risk from factors beyond their control, such as fire, flood or storm damage. Temporary buildings provide an effective disaster recovery solution, allowing essential activities to continue in the event of an emergency.
And, during the winter months, a basic, single skin canopy provides economical protection, saving costly damage to stock and equipment.
Engineered in Germany, Aganto's temporary buildings are more than capable of withstanding the worst of the British weather, exceeding the minimum structural integrities required for the UK and easily meeting BS 6399 for snow and wind loadings. Components fix together to form modular, flexible units that are amazingly robust, with a ten year guarantee on the frame, whilst being simple to transport, install, dismantle, adapt, and relocate.
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