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Cheaper build alternative that doesn’t compromise on quality.
Refurbished buildings
At Wernick Refurbished Buildings, we specialise in transforming used modular buildings into high-quality, bespoke solutions that meet current building regulations and your unique requirements. Our expertly refurbished buildings provide a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to new builds, offering the perfect combination of quality, efficiency and environmental responsibility.
What is a refurbished building?
A refurbished building is a previously owned modular or portable structure that has been thoroughly renewed, modernised and repurposed for a new lease of life. At our state-of-the-art facility in York, we strip back pre-owned modular buildings to their steel frames, completely rebuilding them using brand-new materials. The result? Refurbished buildings that look and function like new, tailored to meet your specific needs.
By choosing a refurbished portable building, you’re not only saving on costs but also contributing to a greener future by reducing waste and embodied carbon emissions.
The refurbished modular building process
Our meticulous refurbishment process includes:
- We dismantle pre-owned modular buildings, down to their steel frames.
- Using brand-new materials, we reconstruct the modules to create fully bespoke, high-quality structures.
- Each building is tailored to suit its intended purpose, whether it’s for education, healthcare, offices or leisure.
- All refurbished buildings meet the latest building regulations and are finished to the highest standards.
With a stock of over 300 pre-owned modules at any given time, sourced from reputable manufacturers and within the Wernick Group, we ensure a wide variety of options for our clients.
Benefits of a refurbished modular building
Sustainable buildings
Sustainability is inherent throughout the refurbishment of our modular buildings.
By repurposing existing buildings, we save up to 2,400 tonnes of waste from going to landfill every year.
We operate on a zero to landfill basis and work closely with our waste services providers to ensure best practices are achieved and maintained.
Environmental awareness is promoted throughout the business, with working practices aimed at reducing waste and energy consumption both on site and in our factory.
Solar panels, vehicle charging points and new electric forklifts are just a few of our recent investments into a greener future.
The Wernick Groups has pledged an ongoing commitment to the management and reduction of its carbon emissions which will see our company become net zero by 2040.
Reduced embodied carbon emissions
A recent academic study has evaluated the embodied carbon emissions of modular buildings, comparing newly constructed units with refurbished alternatives.
The results demonstrate a significant environmental benefit—refurbishing a modular building reduces embodied carbon emissions by an impressive 46% compared to building new.
Why choose a refurbished building?
Opting for a refurbished modular or portable building offers numerous benefits:
- Refurbished buildings are more affordable than new constructions while maintaining high-quality standards.
- The refurbishment process is faster than traditional construction, ensuring minimal downtime for your project.
- Tailored to meet your exact specifications, from layouts to finishes.
- Reduces waste and embodied carbon, making it a sustainable choice.
- Each building is thoroughly inspected and refurbished to meet current regulations.
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