http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog Temporary Buildings Tips, Thoughts and Advice Mon, 17 May 2010 12:31:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've just been having a quick look at Google having typed in a keyword relating to our business.   And I was astonished to find on the first page alone not one..Two...Three..But actually FOUR companies proclaiming themselves to be the world leaders!!   Wow, that's impressive....But what does it actually mean??   Other than, they've got nothing else to say, because they've got ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=59 Before you make the decision to buy a temporary building with a PVC roof (such as the type we use for our hire stock) if you own the property and land where you want the new building installed, you are probably going to make a big financial mistake if you do so...   You see, we use two ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=57 I reckon we must be the most sceptical generation of people to have ever lived!   Seriously, I've just spoken to a lady who just happened to mention almost off the cuff "I like the idea of your free camera, that's a great marketing gimmick"   ?? I don't know much about gimmicks, but having spent nearly 12 ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=55 That's a question I'm asked, over and over again...   You see, when you offer a service which guarantees to install within 21 days of order...With no up-front payments, no minimum term hire contracts, and only seven days notice to terminate the hire, people DO actually question the sincerity of the offer...   I know, because I've lost count ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=50 Three Times The Price!!!!That's what a guy just told me...he said"I've had several quotes, and yours is three timesthe price of the cheapest"To be precise, we quoted £48000.00 and he'stelling me he's had a quote for £16000.00.Ummm...Something fishy going on if you ask me.Even more so when you consider his ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=16 It's nice to get feedback from people talking about how they are impressed by the speed of installation AND the finish... And it's that word FINISH which is so important with a new building.. Cladding and flashing can hide a multitude of sins, especially when the building has been supplied with minimum profit margin and installed by ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=15 Is it a building which is used temporarily, or is made of a different construction to a permanent building? It's always interesting to have this conversation when people call us because often they will say they want a temporary building because you don't need planning permission for a temporary building... They may well intend to use the building ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=14 'trust' is a word which is very rarely used in business, these days.... Take the buildings we supply and sell as an example. The companies who supply buildings want full payment up-front because they don't 'trust' you to pay them. And you want to pay them when the building is completed because you don't 'trust' ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=13 Pricing a temporary building can be confusing and frustrating to say the least.. If you want to hire a building, companies will want to set the (minimum) hire period, and then you are committed for that period.. Just like renting a warehouse from a landlord or agent, they will expect you to pay a chunk of money ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=12 Something to consider when buying a temporary building is the materials used for the building. More and more now, insurers are becoming very reluctant to provide cover when the temporary building has a pvc fabric roof. There are insurers who will provide insurance, but it's very, very expensive compared to a building with ... http://www.smart-space.co.uk/blog/?p=11