It’s no secret that the education industry is stretched with an estimated 42% of secondary schools expected to have a deficit in the 2023/24 school year. This means that when problems arise, it can be hard to find a solution that fits within the school’s budget.
One of the issues that threatens schools is the need to increase the number of rooms available to teach in when more pupils begin attending the school or repairs are being made to existing classrooms. When this happens, lessons can’t be taught as they usually would. Most recently, over 100 schools had to close due to a concrete that’s at risk of crumbling, which led to alternative arrangements needing to be made.
When an issue like this arises, there is one solution that stands out above all else, modular buildings. Modular buildings are available to hire or buy and can be placed on school grounds, ready to be taught in almost immediately.
So, if your schools looking for a temporary or permanent solution for housing students, our guide below can explain why modular is the way to go. Read on to find out more.
Cost-effective
Hiring a modular building is significantly cheaper than creating a brand-new block for your classrooms, which is great for fitting into your school’s budget.
Building speed
Modular construction is known for its speed and buildings can be made up to 50% faster than with traditional methods.
Ready to use
Your modular classrooms will come with all the necessary components you need to teach. This includes Wi-Fi, desks and computers if selected, which means you won’t have to worry about extra costs or admin time to get the rooms fully set up to use.
Flexible
You’ll have total control of your modular rental and can inform the company you’re hiring when you’re done with it and they’ll remove it at a time that’s convenient for you.
Accessible
We understand that students can have disabilities that make accessing buildings a little harder but modular ones can come equipped with the facilities they need to get around it. This can include ramps and lifts in some cases.
Minimal disruption
When a new school block is being built, it can be extremely noisy, which may distract teachers and pupils. The construction of modular buildings, however, is known to be much quieter, so your school can continue to function normally while the new buildings are being made.
Safety
Modular building companies take wellbeing seriously and do their best to meet safety standards set by the different industries they work with. This means they can meet the safety requirements set by the government during construction to ensure all pupils can stay safe.
