Shipping containers are a highly adaptable solution to many commercial storage problems. Still, many business owners are unaware of the impressive versatility these containers have as useable office spaces.
Knowing the full capabilities of these containers will be a lifesaver for your business, as they accommodate varied needs of troubling commercial times such as downsizing, emergency or initial start-up phases. Read more to discover the pros and cons of shipping storage containers for business office space.
Pros of Office Shipping Containers
Container offices are becoming increasingly commonplace thanks to the many advantages they provide both commercial, industrial and even home offices. Thanks to the features listed below, site cabins are quickly becoming the go-to choice for businesses when office space is needed.
1. Cost-Effective Solutions
Shipping containers are a far more economical option for office space than the alternatives. When compared to the high rent costs in London and the even larger costs of constructing a traditional office building in another area, there is no question what the best choice financially is.
This also means, for example, that start-up businesses can choose these containers as their initial workspaces as more financially flexible choices. The durability inherent in the steel construction of these containers also reduces any general maintenance that other containers would need, further reducing long-term costs.
2. Mobility and Creative Freedom
The mobility afforded by these containers sets them apart from conventional office spaces. These containers provide significantly more freedom than a rented room, as our steel container layouts have more varied options to suit any business needs.
Their flexibility is not just limited to the inside, but it extends to their overall use as well. For example, suppose your business needs to be mobile, such as a construction company that needs an office space. In that case, your mobile welfare units can be taken to the new site for a seamless working environment. You won’t even need planning permission as most councils are happy for these containers to be used anywhere as long as it doesn’t infringe or endanger the public.
You even have the option to apply company branding to the outside of your container to create a more cohesive image of your company from the moment staff or visiting investors arrive on-site, an option unavailable when choosing rented office space in a building.
While they are often used as temporary or emergency spaces, businesses often make them a permanent addition, choosing the freedom they provide as the foundation for their office spaces going forward.
3. Sustainable Office Spaces
For eco-conscious businesses, these containers are a great option. We’ve already mentioned that these containers are cost-effective spaces because of steel’s inherent durability, but the benefits of steel also present opportunities for supporting ecological sustainability.
These steel cabins used as office spaces have an impressive general lifespan of roughly 25-30 years when maintained properly. Even after these decades have passed, specialised companies will break down the unusable containers and recycle their various elements. The majority of these will be highly recyclable materials, such as steel. Various industries will then purchase this 100% recyclable metal and even reuse it in the manufacture of new containers. This results in businesses further decreasing their carbon footprint in ways they may not have considered previously.
4. Straightforward Setup and Minimal Disruption
These office containers are easy to set up with the right equipment. Once they are delivered to your site, they can be used immediately, making them a perfect hassle-free solution to many unexpected issues. For example, emergency events such as damaged and inaccessible office space can be easily solved with one of these containers as a tool to reduce downtime and continue working with minimal interruption.
We take a personal approach to each of our clients’ containers, and we work closely with them to provide an effective internal layout. We take into consideration every requirement you need for your office building to supply a tailored layout where all you need is to bring in your staff and equipment to begin working.
Cons of Shipping Containers as Office Space
While, as you can see, there are many benefits to choosing these containers for your office space, there are some cons to consider.
1. Space Limitations
The flexibility of these containers is only possible because of the size of them, which results in limited space on the inside. Rather than focussing on a single large space for all your office staff, choosing these containers means you’ll have to have several containers with smaller groups of employees working independently. This also means that growing businesses will need closer attention to ensure that there are plenty of workspaces for everyone.
2. Reduced Comfort
With the limited space in these containers, it is difficult to find space for comfort. Our containers do have the option for essentials with our mobile welfare unit hire services, and companies have access to kitchen and toilet facilities, but they are very functional options with little room for extras.
The Flintham Cabins Solution: Site Accommodation Containers
Our site accommodation containers for hire are a highly popular choice for businesses that need this type of office space and wish to gain the benefits listed above. We stock unique storage and accommodation solutions for a wide range of business and personal needs, but for the greatest success, we ask that you be clear about your expectations for your unit to find the best solution for you. Contact us at Flintham Cabins to discuss your needs, and we’ll deliver a unit that works for you.
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