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04.08.2022• Modular Buildings

Common Questions About Planning Permission for Temporary Buildings

Planning permission has made even the savviest construction worker a little nervous. Now, with the introduction of temporary and portable buildings into everyday construction, people...

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04.08.2022• Modular Buildings

Things to know before you buy a modular building

So you have heard about modular buildings, and with a project coming up, you are interested to know what all the hype is about....

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18.07.2022• Modular Buildings

Common Frequently Asked Questions About Modular Offices

Popular with domestic homeowners as well as corporate business facilities, modular buildings serve several purposes and have distinct advantages and disadvantages. A modular structure...

A modern office with white desks, black chairs, and a vibrant green leaf-patterned wall. There’s a separate seating area with bar stools and tables against a wall.

01.07.2022• Modular Buildings

Portable Buildings As Offices

Over the last fifty years, portable buildings of all kinds have become increasingly popular as accommodation. As a result, many companies know the significant...

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26.03.2022• Buildings

Three steps to add quality office space quickly

A speedy and successful office expansion project starts with three key steps, explains Richard Crawford, founder and MD of PF Modular. Approx. 5 minute...

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13.03.2022• Buildings

Four reasons to buy a pre-owned modular building

Last updated February 2026 Richard Crawford explains how PF Modular recycles modular buildings for re-use and outlines the four main benefits of choosing a...

A modern two-story building with large windows labeled "SALES AND MARKETING SUITE," surrounded by landscaped greenery and paved walkways, situated amongst tall trees and other plants.

04.03.2022• Buildings

Five perceived challenges with modular construction

Last updated February 2026 Mo Ankouri, Operations Manager at PF Modular, addresses five frequently voiced ‘worries’ about modular construction and explains how the right...

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10.12.2021• Buildings

Getting The Best School Buildings

How do I make sure we get the best school buildings? Richard Crawford, Managing Director of PF Modular, goes ‘back to school’ to share...

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20.11.2021• Buildings

What Is Modular Construction?

Quick Answer: Modular construction is a building method where structures are manufactured off-site in factory-controlled environments as three-dimensional volumetric modules, then transported and assembled...

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21.09.2021• Business

Case Study: Surrey County Council

10 Bay Modular Learning Centre Key Facts: CLIENT: Surrey County Council LOCATION: Redhill SIZE: 30m x 10m SECTOR: Eduction TYPE: 10 Bay Single Storey...

Rectangular grey modular building, standing on a raised concrete platform with three windows, surrounded by outdoor elements such as trees and a railing, under a partly cloudy sky.

03.08.2021• Business

Case Study: Tarmac CRH

Three Bay Modular Refurbishment Key Facts: CLIENT: Tarmac CRH LOCATION: London SIZE: 108m2 SECTOR: Construction TYPE: 3 Bay Single Storey COMPLETION WITHIN: 8 Weeks...

Wooden building labeled "SALES & MARKETING SUITE"; features large windows, sloped black metal roof, parked white van in sunny setting with trees and partially cloudy sky.

06.07.2021• Business

Business Energy Use and Spend Statistics 2022

As millions of workers prepare to return to work in the coming months, we can reasonably expect to see more commuting and more energy...

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07.07.2020• Business

New Name Highlights A Modular Business Landscape

You may have noticed a subtle change. Not only do we have a new website showcasing our expertise in portable & modular buildings but...

A brick building with a red roof and columnar planters stands among tall trees. A sign reads "Garden Suite." The entrance features glass doors and potted plants.

24.01.2020• Buildings

Significant CO2 Savings Using Modular Construction

Carbon Dioxide Savings Report Modular buildings have many advantages over traditional construction methods, and sustainability and CO2 savings are ones that will play a...

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17.01.2019• Buildings

Installation Of A Modular Building With Video

High-specification build in just 6 weeks – six-week timelapse video How long does it take to construct a modular building? Watch our time-lapse video...

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