The innovative spirit that has always driven humanity forward is alive and well in the modular industry. The modular process combines some of the best features of industrialization: assembly line efficiency, factory-controlled quality, and customer service based on reliability – into the construction industry. For these reasons, modular buildings offer solutions to some of today’s most pressing problems, from the housing crisis to environmental issues.
The education sector has received an abundance of benefits through modular buildings. The successful integration of portable classrooms into the school system says quite a bit about the potential of these versatile creations.
Let’s begin with the most obvious obstacle schools face: underfunded budgets. With so many different projects vying for the limited funds, schools often look for ways to get the job done less. So, are schools settling for lower quality products to cut costs? Not in this case. Relocatable classrooms create savings through their factory-controlled construction, not through reducing the quality of the building or materials. Through assembly lines, predictable workflows, dependable access to raw materials, as well as avoiding other construction hazards like weather delays and accidents, modular construction reduces costs without sacrificing quality.
The next monumental benefit of modular buildings is the flexibility they provide.
From leasing to buying, schools can tailor their purchases to their circumstance from temporary to permanent. This proves invaluable for school systems dealing with unexpected influxes of students or who simply need relief while a building’s final expansion is underway. During COVID, many schools solved spacing demands by expanding their campuses with portable classrooms.
Kelso School District
This temporary need was true for the Kelso School District, which asked for swing space for Butler Acres Elementary while most of the school was rebuilt (pictured below). As the National Center for Educational Statistics points out, they are just one of many schools that use classroom trailers, up to a third of all schools.
But are there any drawbacks to choosing modular classrooms?
In many districts, there are many fears associated with prefabricated buildings. For one, school districts worry about image and parents’ perception when they see portable buildings. On the other hand, parents raise concerns about structural safety, comfort, air quality, and the production design of the overall learning environment. Are any of these concerns well-founded?
In some respects, the fears are based on some truth. Not all modular companies provide the same level of customer support, or they refurbish leased buildings well past the optimal life cycle of the building. In addition, school systems, themselves, err when they settle for sub-par products because the modular buildings are a “temporary” addition which will be gone after a cycle. Consequently, they bring buildings onto campus that they ordinarily would not if they thought it was going to be permanent.
Aries
That’s why at Aries, we work on building a relationship of trust with our clients. The best signs of our success are repeat clients who have seen Aries’s quality and workmanship. From aesthetic quality to interior design, a team of experienced professionals works closely with each customer to ensure that the new accommodations meet all the school’s relocatable needs. Furthermore, the modular industry worldwide has taken huge steps in the versatility of their projects. This is no longer a “one size fits all industry,” and schools can customize their classrooms into unique and dynamic designs. The idea that a portable classroom consists of single- and double-wide trailers no longer apply. Even entire complexes is built to meet the school’s needs. Then, the furnished classrooms will have markers, blackboards, desks, and also slew of other necessities to get the school rolling on time.
Every single detail counts in education, and that’s something Aries has learned in their years of experience working alongside schools.
Studies have shown that building design affects everything from student exam scores to emotional resilience to attendance rates. Furthermore, teachers appreciate thoughtful additions. These includes hand sanitizer dispensers built into the wall, air filters, as well as design that reduces ambient noise. At Aries, we work hard to provide the highest quality portable classrooms from beginning to end. That means no waiting from the phone line to phone line. Customers get the best of both worlds. The resources of a large company with the personalized attention of a small company. Furthermore, Aries believes and makes a difference in education and also being the best modular building provider on the market.
Aries’ Parent Company: Reliant Asset Management
Reliant Asset Management is a leading specialty rental company providing premier modular space solutions to customers throughout the United States. Reliant Asset Management and its subsidiaries support a wide range of modular needs. These include design, manufacturing, transportation, construction, and financing. It ranges from remote workforce housing to single- and multi-story buildings for growing businesses and organizations.
Become a customer today! Visit Aries: www.ariesbuildings.com or call (U.S.) 1-888-598-6689. You can also contact us via our website, or request a quote here.
