What Are Modular Offices?

Modular workspaces are a type of commercial or industrial workspace that is prefabricated offsite and is semi-permanent or temporary in nature. Panel style modular workspaces employ a panel system that enables fast and convenient setup in an existing warehouse or production facility.

In warehouses, distribution operations and manufacturing plants throughout the U.S., modular workspaces are used to permit desk workers to operate in buildings that are meant primarily for industrial use. These versatile systems can add quiet, secure, temperature controlled space to nearly any industrial structure, and can usually be erected in less than a day.

Why Choose Modular Offices vs Standard Construction?

Modular solutions maintain considerable advantages over constructing standard structures inside your facility. Because they’re built using prefabricated elements, they’re much more adaptable than standard construction and can quickly be added on to, relocated, altered or demolished. These structures may also qualify for shorter term depreciation under the Section 179 deduction, permitting a 100% write-off during the purchase year. This is an enormous tax advantage vs a typical depreciation timeframe. Moreover, modular building is sometimes 50% of the cost of permanent construction.

There is generally no requirement for engineers, architects or contractors when installing a modular office; systems are prebuilt and simple to put together.

Modular Office Uses

While the term “modular office” insinuates that these structures are meant only to be put to use as office space, in reality they are employed for a broad variety of functions. If you’re considering an industrial building acquisition, relocation or redesign, there are several possible use scenarios for modular systems.

Modular Worker Break Rooms & Cafeterias

Having a comfortable, climate controlled, brightly lit oasis for your employees to relax and recharge during breaks and lunch hours can improve morale and contribute to a productive and happy workforce.

Shipping and Receiving Departments

Many facilities need shipping and receiving departments. Modular offices are ideal for isolating these areas from the plant floor or warehouse. As demand fluctuates, they can also be sized accordingly with very little effort.

Modular Conference Rooms

For meetings, trainings, or client reception, modular offices are the perfect solution. Nearly every business requires a shared meeting space and adding a modular conference room can make a significant difference in your ability to conduct day-to-day business.

Modular Computer Room Enclosures

Industrial plants and storage facilities can be hostile environments for onsite computers, servers, routers and switching equipment. To keep sensitive equipment secure in dusty or dirty conditions, computer room enclosures can offer security and protection while keeping costs in check.

Laboratories

Many engineering, production, and scientific departments require separate work areas, or laboratories, for specific activities. A modular workspace can easily be installed to house a fully operational lab.

Modular Offices Near Me

To learn more about modular office options and capabilities, get in touch with an industrial facility specialist at Raymond West today! Our team of of highly trained experts can help with the design and specification of a wide range of industrial and warehouse modular office solutions.

Raymond West's Los Angeles facility serves much of Los Angeles County, including Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, La Mirada, Downey, Pico Rivera, Los Angeles, Montebello, El Monte, Rosemead, Alhambra, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Westmont, Gardena, Torrance, Carson, San Pedro, La Habra, City of Industry, Walnut, Inglewood, Hawthorne and all surrounding areas.

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