Both mobile office trailers and modular buildings are ideal ways for organizations and facilities to add functional space to their business. These two types of structures are similar in that they are:
- Constructed in a factory-controlled setting
- Adaptable to meet diverse industry needs
- Installed on-site in a short amount of time
- Available to rent, lease, or buy
So, what’s the difference between modular buildings vs. mobile office buildings, anyway? The modular space experts at Satellite Shelters are here to help set the record straight.
What Are Mobile Office Buildings?
Mobile offices are singular, self-contained units mainly used for temporary purposes (ranging anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to a year). Generally rented on a monthly basis, portable office trailers are particularly useful on construction job sites for contractors and subcontractors as well as for short-term space during construction or renovation projects.
Common uses of mobile office trailers include:
- Conference room space
- Sales offices
- Hiring offices and training rooms
- Construction site trailers
- Breakrooms
- Equipment storage space
In addition to offering flexible, temporary workspaces, mobile offices are great when you’re looking to save time and money. These structures can be delivered and installed quickly. Plus, portable office buildings are adaptable to your project’s changing needs. They are easily configurable and can be relocated from one area to another within your job site or transported to another. Mobile offices are available in standard sizes and floorplans: From small 8×24 single-wides to 24×60 double-wide mobile offices, rest assured you can select from a range of unit dimensions to meet your needs.
Some of the standard features built into Satellite Shelters’ mobile office buildings include:
- Desks and plan tables
- File cabinets and overhead shelving
- Electric HVAC systems
- Bright, fluorescent overhead lighting
- Private offices (only available in certain models)
- Restrooms (optional)
Mobile Office Case Study
Frontline workers in the public service sectors, especially healthcare, oftentimes have an urgent need for extra building space with a fast turnaround. For instance, the unique stressors that come with the global pandemic response left thousands of hospitals across the nation lacking adequate treatment and administrative space. When the Oklahoma City VA Hospital was in need of additional administrative space, Satellite Shelters answered the call—providing two double-wide mobile office trailers equipped with several private offices, open workspaces, and ADA-compliant restrooms.