Portafab Modular Offices

No need to incur the costs of an architect or engineer, because our buildings are pre-engineered. Each office contains complete CAD drawings and details, installation instructions and a bill of materials. If you should require engineering calculations and sealed drawings, we can also supply them for your project. Our buildings can be designed to meet most building codes.

Standard construction requires the need for contractors and sub-contractors, which increase the number of trades involved. Coordinating and scheduling of these multiple contractors takes more of your time.

With standard pre-fabricated components, we can ensure a consistent, high quality appearance with every installation. Each system integrates with the others to provide a clean and professional look. The nature of conventional construction with multiple contractors and materials does not allow for such consistent quality control.

A standard 12 x 16 inplant office can be assembled in less than one day, compared to standard construction, which can take several weeks - especially when dealing with design permits or multiple contractors. Plant disruptions are reduced to a minimum, eliminating costly reductions in productivity often caused by the distractions of construction. The cost savings are significant.

With our pre-engineered panels there is no need to seal off areas to protect against dust and the mess associated with paint, mortar, spackle, tape, etc. Plus, you are not faced with detailed cleaning of equipment afterwards. Eliminating these related costs means very substantial savings for modular construction.

Modular wall panels feature a mar-resistant vinyl coating or extra durable steel surfaces that maintain their attractive appearance for years. There will be no need for the constant painting and repair associated with standard drywall construction.

Industrial plant offices built using the conventional method utilize wood or metal studs and painted drywall, leaving an empty cavity that can be easily damaged or punctured. Modular panels fill that void and feature durable vinyl or metal surfaces laminated to an insulating core. This solid, reinforced wall construction resists damage from direct impact.

The greatest demand on business today is the ability to react to change - rapid growth, downsizing, or new directions. With modular buildings, if additional space is needed, or the original configuration is not as practical as planned, space layouts can be modified to meet the changing needs. You can add a second story, attach a mezzanine, or expand laterally. Your design options are almost endless.from direct impact.

Just putting up four walls won't solve the need for a quiet place to work - especially in plants with loud machinery or forklift traffic. An office built of standard construction is useless if it is not designed properly to reduce contaminating noise levels.
Modular wall panels provide a logical solution to noise control. In the design of our modular buildings we evaluate all connections and openings to ensure the building will meet your specifications for effective sound control.

Most tax laws allow very favorable depreciation rules on all inplant offices and modular buildings. Our products typically qualify for a seven year depreciation period while conventional construction often requires over 30 years. Please check with your tax advisor.

Modular wall systems also offer the owner a distinct tax advantage. Since the rooms can be dismantled, relocated and reassembled the rooms can be classified as tangible property with an accelerated depreciation of 7 years versus the normal 31-1/2 year depreciation on a stick built room. Check with your accountant for more details.