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With over 50 years experience, Portakabin has a wealth of knowledge to help make your building project run smoothly. We are now sharing this experience with you via a series of FREE downloadable reports.
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Simply click on the desired reports, click 'Submit' to complete the order form and download your FREE reports immediately to ensure that your organisation avoids the common mistakes others have made!
How to hire a modular building...
... and avoid the common mistakes. As with any building project, hiring a modular building can be a complex business. However it needn't be that way. We've outlined 24 top tips to help you avoid the common mistakes many organisations make when hiring interim building space.

With this knowledge, you can ensure that your project runs smoothly, adheres to your budget, arrives on time and is completed to the highest quality.
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How to procure a modular building
If you are thinking of buying or hiring then your free guide to procuring a modular building is essential reading.

This report provides you with 24 tips to ensure that your building project runs smoothly and is delivered on time and completed to budget.

Topics covered in this 11 page report include:
Planning and preparation, what benefits modular construction can bring to your organisation, how to choose a modular manufacturer and examples of modular construction pushing the boundaries of design.
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How to implement an environmental policy in your organisation
If you are committed to reducing your carbon footprint, then your free guide to implementing an environmental policy is essential reading.

The report outlines the 12 steps you need to take to develop, implement and measure your policy for long-term success.

Topics covered in this 11 page report include;
How to conduct a carbon emissions audit, reducing your direct emissions, tax breaks and funding, energy-efficiency tips and measurement advice including how to establish your Environmental Performance Indicators (EPIs).
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How to procure your children's centre the easy way
If you're thinking of procuring a children's centre then download your free guide now.

This report outlines 6 steps to ensure that your building project runs smoothly, is delivered on time and completed to budget.

Topics covered in this 11 page report include:
How to secure funding, planning your project, the benefits of modular construction, building and design and project management.
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How to develop and implement a risk management policy
This report discusses 10 steps to ensure business continuity in the event of a crisis.

Topics covered in this 12 page report include:
Assessing your organisation and managing your risk as well as drafting, maintaining and implementing a business continuity plan.
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How to submit successful planning applications
Do you need to extend your premises or construct a new building? If so, our free report outlines the steps you need to take to ensure your planning permission application is successful.

Topics covered in this essential 11-page guide include:
How to identify which type of planning permission you need; making, preparing and submitting your application and how to appeal if your application is refused.
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How to quickly expand your teaching facilities - the easy way
Selecting additional classroom facilities can be a complex business - particularly when the quality of your accommodation can impact on the learning potential of your pupils. However, it needn't be that way.

We've outlined 25 top tips to help you avoid the common mistakes many organisations make when choosing interim teaching space.
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Your guide to improving the Whole Life Value of a building
Capital spending and cost control are concerns for many organisations that are thinking about how they can reduce their expenditure and get greater value from their construction projects. To compare 'true value' organisations need to consider the whole life cost of their project, which means looking at the project in its entirety.

This essential report covers the points you should consider when selecting suppliers, identifying key performance indicators as well as a practical time-saving checklist!
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