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Revolutionising Airport Hangars With Modular Designs
According to the latest data, the aviation industry generates £14 billion in GDP and employs over 140,000 people in the UK.
However, for aviation to continue to be a key player in growth and innovation, having adequate storage for aircraft is essential. This is to ensure that planes can be stored safely and securely while not in use.
Whether due to airport expansion or simply a need to replace inadequate facilities, finding buildings capable of housing planes can be a challenge.
Lauralu installs temporary building structures for a range of industries across the UK and Ireland.
Discover how our temporary airport hangars with their modular construction can offer a highly convenient and cost-effective solution.
What Are Modular Structures For Airports?
Planes are expensive entities. So whether an airport facilitates commercial aircraft, private jets or even emergency air support, it is essential that all aircraft can be housed in a purpose-built environment.
Modular structures cover a variety of temporary building types making them ideal for this most important task. Specifically, modular buildings can span anything from a large roof covering to a fully insulated building.
Depending on the number of aircraft and typical wingspans involved, it may be the case that a very large structure is required. Features such as weather-proofing and security are also often needed.
The beauty of a modular building is that both its size and features can cater to the specific requirements of the industry.
From there, the structure itself will be built using aluminium and steel to provide excellent durability. These materials also boast flexibility, with modular structures also being easy to extend or remove as needed in the future.
Applications Of Modular Hangars In Aviation
There are endless ways that a temporary structure can be used within an aviation facility. With custom-built modular hangars for aviation especially, every detail of the structure is tailored to your specific requirements.
While far from exhaustive, some top ideas include:
- Aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft storage
- Airport infrastructure
- Cargo storage
- Equipment storage
- Charter operations
- Discreet shelter for military aircraft
- Emergency response centres
- Flight schools & training centres
- Helicopter hangars
- Private jet storage
- Rapid deployment hangars
Crucially, beyond storing aircraft, our temporary structures can also accommodate other operations within the airport. The modular construction allows for expansion, relocation or removal of the structure as needed.
Key Benefits Of Modular Airport Hangars
When considering the differences between modular vs traditional hangar construction, there are many advantages that a modular building provides.
Seeing as we’re talking all things aviation, a great place to start here is speed! Specifically, the use of prefabricated components significantly reduces the time it takes to build an airport hangar.
Another benefit of speed is reduced costs, with temporary aircraft hangars being far cheaper to install than traditional building methods. Crucially, their durable construction also ensures minimal maintenance for as long as the structure remains in place.
In terms of lifespan, Lauralu temporary buildings are guaranteed for 10 years. However, our structures can potentially remain in place for far longer.
If the needs of your airport change over time, then modular buildings can also be extended, relocated or removed with ease.
P.S. To provide the utmost level of flexibility, you can also hire or buy our temporary aeroplane hangars!
Temporary Aircraft Storage Buildings FAQs
Have a question about our temporary aircraft canopies? We’ve answered some of the most common queries below.
If you’d like to speak to us about anything else, please get in touch with our team.
Why build a temporary aeroplane hangar?
When considering investing in an aeroplane hangar for temporary use, there are some distinct advantages that can often make the best sense, both financially and practically.
Unlike building in the usual way, a temporary structure provides far more flexibility. This building method is also far cheaper and quicker to complete.
Should your needs change in the future, you can also use your temporary aeroplane storage for another purpose. Likewise, the building can also be extended or removed at any point.
What do airport hangars with modular designs cost?
As you might expect, it’s difficult to provide a fixed sum without understanding the specifics of your project. For instance, the scale of the structure along with the features required.
However, if you are in search of cost-effective hangar solutions then please speak to our team. Based on your requirements, we can suggest a range of options within your budget.
What are the biggest hurdles to building new hangars?
Similar to when we install temporary modular walls for airports (i.e. to create office new space), we know that airports have many industry-specific pressures to contend with.
Airport hangars must be compliant with the relevant building regulations, and the cost of the project needs to be carefully controlled. The building can be required suddenly and must also be adaptable to changing future demand. Most importantly, an aircraft hangar needs to be able to protect some rather expensive vehicles!
We know there can be endless hurdles when planning an aircraft hangar project. However, as temporary building experts, we can help make the entire process as seamless as the ideal take-off and landing.
How to build more sustainable airport hangars?
At Lauralu, sustainability is a key focus of all of our temporary building types.
Our prefabricated aircraft hangars help minimise material waste due to the ability to carefully control the building process. We also strive to use materials that can be reused or recycled wherever possible.
Compared to traditional construction, we can also turn your project around much faster, thus reducing the carbon footprint of having lots of personnel (not to mention delivery trucks!) on site for months on end.
Lauralu – Enquire About Our Temporary Aircraft Hangars UK & Ireland
Do you work on behalf of an airport or airfield and are in search of aircraft hangar space?
Lauralu is a leading installer of temporary buildings and structures, including for the aviation industry.
As experienced aircraft canopy manufacturers, we can tailor your building with the exact specifications required to support your operations.
Working across the UK and Ireland, we can construct a temporary hangar at your location in just a matter of weeks!
To find out more, please get in touch or give us a call on 01163 501684.
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