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Top 5 Questions for Buying a Prefabricated Modular Building
When young families start moving into a new housing
community the demand for local daycare services increases immediately –
especially if both parents work and a full time nanny (or grandparent) is not
an option. This is why a prefabricated modular building and a portable classroom are used by daycare center operators throughout the United States as a fast and
effective way to provide safe and secure learning spaces where and when demand
peaks.
If you manage a daycare business and are considering using a prefabricated modular building to open a new location or expand into a growing community there are 5 top level questions that need to be answered before you agree to buy or rent a modular.
These questions are:
1. Design – what is the ideal floor
plan for your new childcare center? Consider everything from the amount of
occupants you want to accommodate to what your licensing requirements are. Have
a good idea of the exterior finishes, interior finishes, layout, window and
door locations and technology needs.
2. Property – do you
have an available location that will accommodate the amount of square footage
you need and the infrastructure to support the new center? What needs to be
accomplished in order to make the property ready for opening the center?
3. Permits and Licensing – what local
building and safety requirements will need to be met in order to obtain permits
and have permission to open your center? What state and federal licensing will
you need to obtain before opening the new center?
4. Schedule –
when do you need to be open for business? Using a prefab modular can be rapid
when compared to conventional construction but the suppliers do need time to complete
the job correctly and on time. Rushed schedules typically create problems in
any construction environment.
5. Budget – what
can you afford and what is the best method of paying for the project? For
example, do you need to buy or lease the property? Are you open to financing
the prefab building? Can you afford to pay for all of the one-time property
development, utility, delivery and installation costs? *This page will help you
get budgetary numbers for a prefab modular daycare center.
