The recent Grenfell Tower fire was a tragic event in and of itself, and so Portakabin is working to limit the negative aftereffects as much as possible. The UK design and construction company has built a temporary school to serve as a campus for the Kensington Aldridge Academy, an art institute near the tower that has been rendered unsafe ever since the fire.
Portakabin's temporary school buildings are currently being built, and they will be fully erected by the time students come back to school towards the end of the summer. Considering that Kensington Aldridge Academy will be closed until at least April of 2018 for both safety and forensic purposes, Portakabin's project is essential for letting the school and its students keep their autonomy.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Emergency-schools
- The demand for emergency schools is increasing, creating a market for design and construction companies to innovate in temporary school building solutions.
- Temporary-buildings
- The need for temporary buildings in emergency situations is on the rise, creating an opportunity for companies to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
- Disaster-relief-infrastructure
- There is an increased demand for innovative disaster relief infrastructure solutions, such as temporary schools, that can be quickly deployed to provide support and aid in times of crisis.
Where This Applies
- Construction
- The construction industry can capitalize on the growing demand for temporary school buildings and leverage their expertise to create innovative and effective solutions.
- Education
- The education industry can explore partnerships with design and construction companies to create temporary school buildings that provide safe and effective learning environments during emergencies.
- Emergency Services
- Emergency services can invest in innovative temporary building solutions, like those provided by Portakabin, to quickly provide vital infrastructure and support to communities affected by disasters.
