The construction, military, agricultural, manufacturing, education, disaster relief and medical industries use these portable buildings for a number of transitory or short-term applications. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Abtech, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA | 800-394-7699As a modular building manufacturer, including inplant modular offices, exterior steel buildings, guard buildings, fork liftable and crane liftable buildings, multi-level buildings and mezzanines, Abtech offers turnkey installations or packages for install by end user. Our modular structures are constructed of steel, are free-standing & manufactured under strict quality control methods.

Par-Kut International Inc.
Harrison Township, MI | 586-468-2947We offer a wide variety of affordable modular buildings for your convenience. Our engineers are determined to bring you a product with a great value and exceptional customer service. We have been around since 1954 providing portable buildings that are made out of steel.

Mobile Modular
Livermore, CA | 925-453-3193For over 40 years, Mobile Modular has been a leader in the modular building industry. We offer a wide range of modular buildings, including mobile offices, modular complexes, and blast-resistant modular, as well as customization options to build the best modular buildings for our customer's needs. Mobile Modular also offers temporary and permanent modular buildings to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including industrial, commercial, and construction. Our customers have the ability to use our 360 3D Visualizer to design modular buildings to ensure all of their needs are met.

Austin Mohawk and Company, Inc.
Utica, NY | 800-211-6534Serving contractors and architects, we offer customized structures to fit your specific needs. We build aluminum buildings, steel buildings, aluminum and steel shelters and bullet-resistant structures. Austin Mohawk and Company's dedication to excellence sets us apart from the rest.

United Partition Systems, Inc.
Corona, CA | 800-959-0878If you are in need of a modular building then you have come to the right place. Customer satisfaction is paramount to our company and we take extra steps to make your experience with us a positive one. We are recognized as a business leader and our success is based off your success. Contact us today for your next project and let us add you to our list of satisfied customers.

Once assembled, relocated buildings can be moved through the use of cranes, forklifts or trucks to their desired location. Relocatable or portable buildings provide a cost-effective and time saving alternative to building traditionally constructed permanent buildings, and are especially ideal for use in situations requiring a shelter for a short time.
Relocatable buildings may be set up as separate stand alone units, they may be attached to already existing buildings, or they may be assembled contained within a large building such as a factory. Portable buildings are a type of modular building; however modular building is intended for more permanent long term use.
Relocatable buildings are used for applications such as sheds, small barns, storage spaces, temporary offices for example on a construction site, mobile homes, classrooms, garages and cabins, and because they are not intended for permanent use, a landowner may not need to obtain a building permit for construction to take place, although it is necessary to check with local regulations.
The basic layout consists of a frame and wall panels, as well as a roof and installed floor. In order to be relocatable, these prefabricated buildings have to be made out of lightweight materials, and are usually constructed out of a combination of wood, plastics and steel. Steel is an ideal framing material as it is durable and corrosion resistant.
Most relocatable buildings are intended for outdoor use and therefore have to withstand a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Buildings have watertight seals to prevent leaking, and are often available with insulation and HVAC system options to maintain a comfortable interior temperature. While most relocatable buildings are fairly simple in terms of layout and design, custom specifications can be made. However, the most cost effective option would be a standard pre engineered building; custom features will raise the price of the structure considerably, and for a temporary building solution, the pay off might not be worth it.
A typical building has a door and windows which can be specifically placed if needed. Electrical wiring and lighting is also an option to be considered. Relocatable buildings are not attached to a permanent foundation and are usually laid directly on the ground, or on a level surface such as a concrete block which has been previously constructed.