Modular Building Info

March 3, 2009: ST LOUIS, MO – In current economic conditions, retailers nationwide are looking to save money in a number of ways. Prefabricated construction is growing in popularity among retail chains nationwide because of its significant cost savings, reduction in downtime, and flexible design options. Porta-King Building Systems has responded to the growing demand for pre-engineered solutions by proving retailers nationwide with modular panels for a variety of retail build out applications.

The Porta-King modular panels feature a pre-engineered design to match the exact layout requirements, which means there isn’t a need for on-site fabrication. As opposed to stud and drywall construction, the Porta-King construction process includes prefinished panels, so taping and sanding are never required, which require areas to be sealed off to prevent dust from getting onto merchandise. The reduced installation time is less of an interruption to stores already open and allows new stores to open sooner and begin generating revenue.

According to Gregg Pearlstone, Vice President of Porta-King, “On average, retailers can expect a 50% time savings when using modular design to construct their walls. And the consistency in appearance makes these panels ideal for large roll out projects that must look identical from location to location.”

The Porta-King modular walls feature 3-inch thick panels that are insulated with a rigid foam core that also provides excellent sound attenuation. A solid cavity wall construction resists any puncturing from impact that is possible with an open stud drywall constructed wall.

Additionally, retail business owners can benefit from a distinct tax advantage of using modular systems, which may qualify for accelerated depreciation as tangible equipment as opposed to fixed construction, which has a much longer depreciation.

“A number of custom finishes are available to match any color scheme. Typical finish surfaces include vinyl covered drywall, high pressure laminates and melamine. In addition, custom graphics or other effects can be added for branding purposes. Should any modifications be necessary, the flexible designs of the panels can be moved or altered with a 100% recapture of the original materials purchase,” Pearlstone continued.

To further demonstrate their commitment to providing unmatched quality and service, Porta-King Building Systems offer the best warranties in the industries on all their products.

Porta-King has been a leader in custom-designed prefabricated construction solutions since 1969. Porta-King also manufacturers preassembled exterior structures for retail operations including guard buildings, smoking and transit shelters, check-out huts and cashier shelters in lawn and garden departments. Porta-King’s pre-fabricated building systems provide shelter, storage and security solutions for virtually any working environment. For more information, visit the company on-line at www.portaking.com or call 800-284-5346.

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ST LOUIS, MO– Porta-King Building Systems, manufacturer of prefabricated building systems has a wide variety of building solutions that can serve steel manufacturing and fabricating facilities. Many steel mills and facilities nationwide are seeing that it can be very cost effective and convenience to have the flexibility and custom design capability that prefabricated building systems can provide.

Some examples of Porta-King’s recent work for steel manufacturers include a pre-assembled metrology lab for a steel mill in Pennsylvania, a pre-assembled guardhouse in Jacksonville, FL and a customized observation tower with booth in Birmingham, AL. The unique elevated observation tower application allows facility personnel the ability to monitor activity in the yard where steel is stored.

Additionally, Porta-King supplies modular buildings as one and two-story story structures used for a variety of applications including: multi-use offices, break-rooms, Q.C. labs & more. All of the structures are custom designed to meet specific application requirements at steel manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, Porta-King has supplied pre-assembled steel shelters for use as turnstile enclosures, smoking shelters and equipments shelters.

According to Porta-King Vice President, Gregg Pearlstone, “Porta-King has a wide array of pre-engineered solutions that can serve the steel industry. Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor application, we can step in from design to completion to assist your facility every step of the way. For those steel manufacturing plants that are in need of the flexibility of a pre-engineered solution, our company offers custom applications that are affordable and can be completed in the fraction of the time as traditional work.”

To further demonstrate their commitment to providing unmatched quality and service, Porta-King Building Systems offer the best warranties in the industries on all their products. All of the Porta-King systems install with minimal downtime in the area of construction and are very competitively priced when compared to conventional construction.

Porta-King has been a leader in custom-designed prefabricated construction solutions since 1969. Porta-King’s pre-fabricated building systems provide shelter, storage and security solutions for virtually any working environment. For more information, visit the company on-line at www.portaking.com or call 800-284-5346.

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ST LOUIS, MO– In the laser manufacturing industry, operator and plant safety is a critical concern. Because of the danger and risk associated with this type of work environment, it becomes a top priority to protect workers and expensive equipment should any type of malfunction occur.

Porta-King Building Systems recently supplied custom laser enclosure cells to an automotive plant building a new concept vehicle. The laser system utilizes two robots which will feed assembly lines within the Porta-King enclosure cell.

This specific laser system will be used to build doors for an electric concept vehicle. The Porta-King enclosures will be helpful in sheltering the plant workers that are directly involved with the assembly process.

According to Porta-King Vice President, Gregg Pearlstone, “What makes Porta-King’s modular solutions so distinct are the specific application requirements that we can meet. Porta-King can provide on-site service and a turn-key installation for both design and fabrication. If there are any re-design needs, Porta-King can gladly step in and provide assistance quickly.”

While conventionally built wall systems can require significant time and money, Porta-King has consistently been able to provide modular wall solutions for a fraction of the time and cost of these methods. This can mean upwards of a 50% time savings when using a modular design.

Porta-King’s pre-fabricated building systems provide shelter, storage and security solutions for virtually any working environment. And to further demonstrate their commitment to providing unmatched quality and service, Porta-King Building Systems offer the best warranties in the industries on all their products.

Porta-King has been a leader in custom-designed prefabricated construction solutions since 1969. In addition to modular laser enclosures, Porta-King manufactures a wide variety of other modular buildings for interior applications such as in-plant offices, break rooms, conference rooms, computer rooms, equipment enclosures. They also provide preassembled buildings for use as guard booths, parking booths, smoking shelters, turnstile shelters and countless other exterior applications. Porta-King’s pre-fabricated building systems provide shelter, storage and security solutions for virtually any working environment. For more information, visit the company on-line at www.portaking.com or call 800-284-5346.
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Preassembled and modular building manufacturer Porta-King has introduced a new line of modular tall walls, designed for use in facilities that require walls to be higher than standard modular walls can accommodate.

Porta-King’s modular tall walls can be used for a variety of applications in buildings where modular walls are needed to run as high as floor to ceiling. The walls are commonly used for dividing warehouse or manufacturing space, and creating equipment enclosures.

“We have a number of clients who use our modular products to create dividing walls, rather than constructing a more traditional modular enclosure which would include a roof,” Porta-King Vice President Gregg Pearlstone said. “The modular tall wall products fit that application perfectly, even in buildings with extremely high ceilings.”

Porta-King’s modular tall walls are one-piece panel designs that can stand up to 40 feet tall. The modular design of the walls allows them to be assembled easily for use.

Standard panel construction of Porta-King’s tall wall products consists of a solid polystyrene core, featuring a painted, stucco embossed galvanized steel finished surface on each side. The modular tall wall panels are all built to meet Class 1 fire ratings.

The walls can be designed to include windows and doors, as well as framed cutouts to accommodate conveyor runs, overhead crane pass-throughs and or other necessary custom wall penetrations.

Porta-King has been a leader in modular wall products since 1969. In addition to a full line of modular walls, Porta-King manufactures steel and aluminum pre-assembled buildings for guard booths, steel smoking shelters and equipment shelters to cover turnstiles or other equipment. Porta-King also manufactures custom all steel structural mezzanine systems. Porta-King buildings provide shelter and storage solutions for virtually any working environment. For more information, visit www.portaking.com or call 800-284-5346.

The Company
FBO Air is a company that sells and repairs aircraft for individual and corporate clients. They operate out of a hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pennsylvania.

The Problem
The traditionally built office area the company was using in the hangar was in disrepair and out of date, taking up too much square footage and providing too little usable space. It also wasn’t providing the professional atmosphere that their customers expected when they visited FBO Air for a purchase or repair. The entire hangar was in need of an update, so the company made the decision to remodel at the request of the company’s President.

How Porta-King Helped
A big goal of the remodeling process was to determine an efficient solution that provided usable, professional office space, without taking up too much room in the hangar. They priced traditional and modular options and decided Porta-King provided the best option and the most efficient installation process. So they chose to build modular with Porta-King.

Porta-King proposed and built a mezzanine with modular office space on the upper level, and a partially enclosed modular area below. The idea was to provide a professional place for business, as well as a usable space for the mechanics. The upper level of the structure was fitted with FAA office room, management offices and a parts room. Each room has individual heating and air conditioning controls. Carpet and shelving was installed in each. The area left unenclosed on the bottom level was used for tool storage and work space.

Everyone involved was happy with the result, and the president of FBO Air was brought in to review the project. He was thrilled with the product, the price and the speed in which it was installed. The project was finished in the third week of January ’07 and FBO Air has received numerous compliments and inquiries about their modular construction solution from customers and others who have come through and noticed the new space.

The Results
Professionalism – FBO Air has a professional appearance and presence inside their facility to support the image that their customers hold for the company.

Versatility – A big reason the company decided to go with Porta-King is the versatility of the product. Modular building products can be easily uninstalled and moved to accommodate any necessary changes in the future.

Cost-Effective Solution – FBO Air certainly saved both time and money in choosing to implement Porta-King’s modular solution. But because modular buildings are legally considered equipment rather than real estate, the purchase can also be depreciated off the books and save them tax revenue.