As the festive season looms, the upturn in the economy means that demands on space are likely to be more pressing than ever in the run-up to Christmas.
To ensure operational efficiency is maintained during this challenging period, temporary buildings can provide a flexible solution that balances space, time and cost implications – enabling companies to expand and manage variances in their business with minimal disruption.
Spaciotempo, who work in the UK for the design, manufacture and installation of temporary structures, is geared-up to ensure that high performing buildings are introduced under a smooth and seamless process, which ensures operations are kept on track over Christmas and beyond.
The company, which has its headquarters in Staffordshire, services the UK and Ireland, and has more than 40 years of experience of providing ‘space on demand’ for the commercial and industrial sectors, working in environments including warehousing and storage, production, logistics and transport, retail and chilled and ambient storage.
With responsibility for the complete approach, from initial enquiry through to aftercare and maintenance, Spaciotempo provides a single-source solution, offering peace of mind to clients that their requirements are being met, so they can focus on their core business.
All works are carried out through Spaciotempo’s highly trained and professional teams, who are committed to delivering a quality product and service, which collaborates with clients to ensure the best outcome.
This single-source process ensures a consistent approach, all delivered through one line of communication, offering clients a clear point of call throughout the entirety of the project.
Furthermore, the company’s temporary buildings are all delivered to site, installed and dismantled by Spaciotempo’s own qualified operations staff. These specialist ‘Install Teams’ work with the company’s own highly-engineered structures, which fit together precisely on site.
Scott Jameson, managing director of Spaciotempo, said: “Now is the time to make decisions relating to extra storage in time for Christmas. Timing considerations can soon mount up, but we have the capacity and ability to get on site and have a structure up in days. That can buy all important time for companies to be prepared to absorb the extra demands placed on them during the festive season, without impacting on the day-to-day operations of the business.”
The Right Footing
To ensure a fit-for-purpose structure is introduced for clients, Spaciotempo offers a site visit, usually within a matter of days of receiving the initial enquiry, to get the project off to the best possible footing.
This will take into account the type of building required, considering the needs for an ‘off the shelf’ option, or a more bespoke structure, both of which are offered by Spaciotempo.
An assessment of the proposed site can also be carried out. The buildings can be installed over a spare patch of land without the need for any remediation works to prepare the surface.
With no foundation expenses, as well as no legal fees, stamp duty or agents’ fees, the process offers compelling cost and time-saving implications. It also avoids rental costs, plus the double-handing of goods, both of which can be accrued if a company opts for off-site buildings to meet its space requirements.
Other benefits include the ability to introduce staff comfort factors into the building, a key consideration, particularly during the inclement weather. A full turnkey solution means facilities including lighting, access requirements, electrics, kitchens and wash rooms can all be introduced.
Furthermore, as part of the company’s partnership approach, clients can also take advantage of expert support and advice on planning applications, if required.
Choices To Meet Business Needs
The term temporary structure does not always reflect the nature of Spaciotempo’s buildings, some of which have been in place for decades.
The quality of both the buildings and their installation mean clients benefit from a durable facility that measures up to the heavy demands experienced in the materials handling sector.
To cope with the demands of winter, the buildings measure up to challenging snow and wind loading standards.
Scott Jameson added: “Our buildings are always calculated to meet British Safety Standards, namely Wind Loading BS6399 and General Snow Loading BS6399, as applied to permanent buildings. As a result, our structures offer a very durable solution that, as well as coping with the Christmas rush can, if required, also remain in place to meet any longer term requirements. Some of our temporary buildings have been up for more than 25 years and they are definitely not tents or marquees. This means clients can be assured their building will stay in place over the demanding winter months, and, if they wish to keep it in place for the longer term, then that can be arranged too. We also offer a range of hire options, which give our customers great flexibility if they are unsure how long they will need the building for – and the contract can be extended or renewed if required. Alternatively, for customers looking to purchase their building, we can provide flexible payment options.”
