With 80%-90% of modular building construction occurring at a factory or warehouse, modular classrooms became top pick for many school administrators that needed to balance budget with time lost. With school districts growing fast and furious, students need a place to study and learn quickly — and school districts cannot waste time with traditional construction. Many administrators and board members like the fact that modular classrooms can be leased or purchased and can be placed on-site to ‘blend in’ and look like a part of the existing school footprint.
East Arlington’s Hardy Elementary School had to make a choice between a traditionally constructed four classroom addition — or a 6 classroom modular addition with room to add more as needed. The school committees unanimously voted for modular. Traditional construction in the short-term was cheaper but the unforeseen costs that could come up because of additions, modifications, and changes could grow and become extremely costly. Demographics in the community change frequently, and with a student body that is expected to grow in the future, the smaller, traditional four classroom build out wasn’t enough and the school would still be crowded. Because of modular classroom flexibility, many schools are choosing to do the same.
Schools are also opting to place modular units on school grounds to accommodate alternative education and programs. Units can be relocatable on site and within the district. As needs change so can the modular unit. For Central Oregon, this school provides behavioral management specialists via modular classrooms to assist children with extra needs get special assistance but don’t have to leave campus. Aries Class Leasing offers classroom units that can be leased on an ‘as-needed’ basis, and can be designed to fit into the existing ‘look’ of the campus.
Because there is no quick fix for classrooms and school budgets, 2017 is bound to see a rise in modular classroom need. Aries Class Leasing will be there to offer growing districts whatever they need to keep operating without causing blip in students’ education. Contact Aries Class Leasing LLC for more information about buying, leasing, piggyback bidding, pricing and delivery on DSA approved relocatable classrooms at (951)-943-1908 or email info@classleasingllc.com
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