3 Smart Ways to Use Modular School Space

You already know that modular construction decreases design and construction time by up to 50%. Especially with fewer change orders, earlier occupancy, and improved cash flow. However, these benefits are particularly significant in regards to educational facilities due to enrollment changes. Furthermore, there are several uses modular structures can advance the goals of educational institutions. Here are just three practical uses for school portables. Continue reading to learn ways to use modular school space.

Ways to Use Modular School Space:

Classrooms

The overwhelming reason to use portable classrooms is the speed of delivery (35%). Then it’s shifting enrollments (26%) and the relatively inexpensive nature of the classrooms (25%). Knowing this, it makes sense that school portables are often for basic classroom purposes. These can range from pre-k classes all the way through secondary education. But don’t get the wrong idea about their simplicity. The design of modular classrooms are with state of the art features. Which ensures an efficient and appealing environment that’s conducive to student learning and growth.

Science Labs

Science is an integral subject of education at almost any age, and it encompasses such a wide range of branches, from biology to chemistry, physics, and more. The more exposure students can get to scientific learning processes, the better understanding they’ll have of the environment around them. With that in mind, portable wood buildings are customizable to meet the needs of any educational facility.

Libraries

Finally, underfunding libraries are often in traditional education environments. Which makes modular structures a great alternative. The initial cost of a portable classroom is between 36% and 77% of the cost of a traditional classroom addition. Plus, new building methods have furthered the sustainable benefits of modular classroom construction. In fact, the Northwest Portable Classroom Project conducted by Washington State University in 2003 found that portables built to the 1993 code were 44% more energy efficient than models built 25 years prior. Furthermore, portables built to 2000 codes are 20% more energy efficient than the 1993 models. Knowing this, it goes without saying that a modular structure can bridge the critical gap that opens students’ minds to the wonderful world of books.

As you can see, there’s a reason why nearly 40% of the contractors surveyed said that prefab and modular construction is a growing part of their companies as well as part of their future strategic construction initiatives. Call us today to get your modular classroom addition started.