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Can shipping containers be used as a classroom building?

When educational institutions need additional square footage, theycan convert shipping containers into modular classroom buildings. These structures are an innovative, low-cost, and portable convenient solution for schools to expand when they most need it.

How much does a shipping container classroom cost?

Typically, shipping container structures will cost less than half the price per square foot of traditional construction. It will costapproximately $150,000 to construct a shipping container classroom with the same area as a 2,000-square-foot traditional classroom.

How long do shipping container schools last?

When shipping container schools are erected, it’s reasonable to anticipate they’ll be in use forat least a few months, if not years, and any long-term structure that will be occupied on a regular basis necessitates a foundation able to support the weight of the construction.

What are the benefits of building a container school?

The following are some of the most significant benefits associated with container schools: One of the greatest perks of building a shipping container school is thatthe containers themselves can be customized ahead of time in a warehouse or indoor facility.

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