For most businesses, time is money. And when it comes to construction, each additional day spent waiting on various subcontractors to finish their jobs can leave you with an element of unpredictability, one that makes it hard to run your business or conduct normal meetings.
If you’re looking to build conference rooms, delays in traditional construction hurt your wallet, and may end up costing you valuable opportunities.
With modular conference rooms, you know what you’re getting and when. If you need a space for meetings fast, it’s one of the best solutions out there.
In this article, we’ll cover what modular conference rooms are, their benefits, features, and more.
What Are Modular Conference Rooms?
Everyone knows what a conference room is, but when you add “modular” to the front of it, there may be some who still scratch their heads. A modular conference room is simply a meeting room created using modular technology.
The rooms are made from prefabricated parts and panels that come in sections, or “modules,” if you will. These sections are delivered to your job site and put together with a small team, often in only a matter of days. If you wanted to build the traditional way, that would require drywall, loud noises, long on-site work, and generally an unpleasant atmosphere to do business in.
These rooms are built with materials like anodized aluminum (for the framing), fiberglass-reinforced plastic, gypsum board, and glass, among others; these walls can even be soundproofed or fire-rated if need be.
What results is a space that appears permanent, yet which can be moved, added to, or downsized with a small team. This flexibility is one of the biggest pros of going with modular instead of traditional construction.
Benefits of Modular Conference Rooms
Modular comes with many advantages, but at the top of our customers’ lists is often the speed. Instead of enduring weeks or months of continuous, disruptive construction, businesses can receive a fully usable room within weeks.
What’s more, modular conference rooms are also very customizable, and don’t have to look plain. Businesses can design the size, layout, materials, electrical/data placements, colors, and more. Whatever you need to use your conference room for, we can build a custom space for your application.
The low cost of modular buildings is another important advantage. Since they need less labor (as the modules are built within a factory), waste fewer materials, and significantly decrease the likelihood of delays (which themselves can add to costs), modular conference rooms are far more predictable and easy on your budget.
We’ve touched on their flexibility already, but the ROI on such moveable buildings is an underrated aspect of them. Being able to change layouts in step with business circumstances, and the ability to ship your building to a new place entirely, coupled with the fact that these buildings can last 30 years or more, makes them a great investment.
Companies that lease office space find this especially useful, as they can take their conference room with them when they move.
Design Features of Modular Conference Rooms
A customized modular conference room should fully integrate with your surroundings, whether that’s in a warehouse, a leased office, or even an industrial space. It should work for your and your team, and there are many features you can equip your space with to meet these ends. Here are some of our customers’ favorites:
- Acoustic Panels: You can keep noise levels low with special panels and sealed doors.
- Integrated Electrical & Technology: Outlets can be placed carefully to help with video conferencing and presentations.
- Lighting and Airflow: Modular conference rooms can have LED lighting with motion sensors. Ventilation in the room can connect to existing HVAC systems, or else we can install new ones.
- Branding: Finishes and custom coloring can be used to match your branding or identity as a company.
- Compliance: All Allied Modular conference rooms can be designed to meet various safety regulations.
The Bottom Line
Modular conference rooms can be installed quickly with few if any disruptions. They are low cost, and can be customized for your team and business. With their relocatability and lifespan of 30+ years, they can create long-term value and an ROI that traditional construction could never match.
Interested in adding modular conference rooms to your location? Reach out to the experts at Allied Modular today to get a quote on new spaces:
FAQs About Modular Conference Rooms
1. Can modular conference rooms be installed in buildings with tight spaces?
Yes, absolutely. As we explained in the article, modular buildings are delivered in modules or sections, and these can be brought into most buildings using normal doorways, elevators, etc.
2. Do I need a building permit?
This will always depend on your city or location, but in most cases the answer is yes. Local regulations vary quite a bit, though the manufacturer can help you determine exactly what is required.
3. How tall are modular conference rooms?
They can be as tall as you need them to be, but our standard ceiling heights at Allied Modular 8 or 10 feet. If you have a lot of ceiling space, we can make it higher.
