Released on: October 28, 2008, 3:37 am

Press Release Author: Portakabin

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: Leading modular building supplier, Portakabin, were the
natural choice for Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, who needed to move an
existing day-care nursery. The project involved the relocation and extension of the
nursery's existing structure and the creation of a brand new Children's Centre.

Press Release Body: Having worked with Portakabin in the past, Knowsley MBC had been
highly impressed with the exceptional service and superior quality of the delivered
modular building. Due to the company's proven track record and excellent reputation,
it was asked to submit a proposal, and was later awarded the contract following a
competitive tender process.

A suitable site for the nursery re-location had been found in the grounds of
Longview Community Primary School, so it was of vital importance the new Children's
Centre complemented the existing architecture of the school.

Portakabin offers an array of design features, architectural structures and
aesthetic finishes, which enable its clients to create modular buildings that meet
their precise design requirements. Flexible designs include a choice of striking
colours to blend in or contrast with existing surroundings along with a wide choice
of canopies and distinctive roofs to either match the profile of the surrounding
area or create a stunning design statement.

Knowsley MBC chose to finish the modular building with a brick skin and pitched roof
to achieve the desired traditional appearance, in keeping with the schools
architecture.

Portakabin worked very closely with the project architect to design a modular
nursery and community facility that would fulfil the centre's diverse remit,
replicate the exact interior of the original children's centre and compliment the
traditional exterior of the school building.

As well as being replicated to the precise specification of the existing Children's
Centre, the internal features of the building were delivered and fitted to a much
higher quality and standard of finish.

Children's Centre Manager, Barbara Kelly said: "This is a brilliant new facility,
which we feel sure will be well used by the community. We've only been open a month
and already we are very busy. We've held a number of open days to enable parents,
carers and professionals to view the facility and find out what is available. The
building has been very well received by staff and service providers alike."

The 538m modular building designed by Portakabin, based around its award-winning
Lilliput product, incorporates four nursery rooms covering the spectrum of 0-4
year-old requirements. It includes two multi-purpose rooms for family, education,
health and employment support activities, office space, a consulting room for
healthcare and employment professionals, a family room, a laundry, full toilet and
kitchen facilities and a small reception area.

It was also essential that the new facility connected directly with the school, so
Portakabin designed a 15-metre-long corridor linking the two buildings.

The Council opted for a full turn-key package from Portakabin, including everything
from groundworks through to service connections and fitting out the building. A
Project Manager, supplied by Portakabin was on site at all times to ensure the
building was completed on time and to the highest of standards. The individual
modules were craned into place in a matter of days, minimising disruption to the
daily running of the school.

The Portakabin building was also delivered with a five-year product warranty and 20
year structural warranty as well as the pioneering Portakabin Customer Charter.
This states that if Portakabin fails to deliver a project on time and to the agreed
contract sum, the customer will be entitled to an additional twelve months product
warranty.

To find out how Portakabin can benefit your business call 0845 355 5359 log on at
www.portanews.co.uk or email news@portakabin.co.uk

ENDS

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For further media information please contact Robert Stebbings or Louise Wylie at
Ptarmigan Consultants on 0113 242 1155, or email robert@ptarmiganpr.co.uk /
louise@ptarmiganpr.co.uk

All Portakabin buildings that are purchased come with a five-year product warranty,
which covers the external fabric of the building and a 20-year structural warranty,
which covers the load bearing elements of the building.
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