Temporary structures, which can be used for numerous purposes, are often fabricated from a large range of materials, meaning they are available in an endless amount of different forms and sizes.
Despite this, there are many differing views on what actually constitutes a temporary structure, with one publication, McGraw-Hill’s Encyclopaedia of Science and Technology, describing such structures as being “erected to aid in the construction of a permanent project”.
This is true, but only to a degree, because although they are often utilised in large building projects, by far the most popular use of temporary structures is for those designed with a specific need in mind which will only be required for a short period. Basically, many temporary structures are not built merely to help in the execution of large projects - they are often complete structures in their own right.
Additionally, once a temporary structure has been used for its original purpose, it can then either be relocated or taken apart easily. Temporary structures are purpose-built for temporary needs and, as such, they more than live up to expectations.
There are many examples of temporary structures in use regularly, including marquees, fairground equipment, exhibition stands, stages for gigs and/or festivals, covered seating for sports events, Portakabin-style buildings, large inflatable structures, temporary warehouses, workshops and industrial units, ice-rinks, kiosks, portable WCs and even floating pontoons.
On this basis, it's easy to see there are many more uses for a temporary structure than that referred to in the narrow definition offered by McGraw-Hill’s Encyclopaedia. Consequently, it's more helpful and more accurate to include all forms of temporary structure in this article.
When it comes to planning permission, each local authority department has its own specific criteria for temporary structures which can vary a great deal. To use just one example, some authorities do not require any planning permission if a structure is to exist for 28 days or less, since this is classed as a temporary structure.
Temporary structures are widely employed in a huge range of sectors, including corporate, leisure and emergency services, but just why are they so popular? Here are some good reasons:
THEY CAN BE BUILT QUCIKLY AND EASILY – No foundations are needed and, since most of the parts required can be produced quickly if not already stocked by the supplier, temporary structures are also wonderfully quick and simple to install and dismantle.
THEY COST MUCH LESS THAN CONVENTIONAL BUILDINGS – Fewer hours spent planning, designing and building these structures, together with smaller construction costs, adds up to a much smaller bill for clients in comparison to conventional buildings, whether leased or bought outright.
FLEXABILITY – Due to their construction, temporary structures are amazingly flexible. Clients can easily redesign their layout and enlarge, dismantle, or even relocate without spending a large amount of time and money doing so.
Other huge advantages of using temporary structures are:
- Flooring, walls and roofs which are designed to perform superbly in any event.
- A safe, hardwearing design which is also totally weatherproof.
- Thanks to site-specific sizing of temporary structures, clients have the ability to maximise their available space.
- Temporary structures can be combined easily, giving a wide variety of configurations suitable for any kind of event.
- A strong, yet lightweight construction means these structures are incredibly easy to move and install once on site.
- Temporary structures are also kind to the environment, since their double-skinned walls are produced from 100% recycled and recyclable polymer composite.
- Foundations are not needed, meaning temporary structures can be assembled easily whether on a concrete, asphalt or hardcore base.
- Each interior can be altered to cater for any kind of event or branding requirement.
- Temporary structures are easily relocated, either complete or in pieces, to create assembled units in a huge range of sizes and styles.
- Clients can choose from an almost unlimited range of accessories to suit every purpose.
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