{"id":9171,"date":"2018-09-10T12:31:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T12:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.almarcontainergroup.com\/?p=9171"},"modified":"2022-01-14T10:53:02","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T10:53:02","slug":"shipping-container-conversions-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/shipping-container-conversions-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Shipping Container Conversions Prices Lower Than Regular Buildings?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is no doubt that the popularity of steel shipping containers for offices and accommodation is growing rapidly. But are container conversions<\/a> prices really a lot less than the costs involved in traditional construction methods?<\/p>\n

Factors That Lower Container Conversions Prices<\/h2>\n

Generally, shipping container conversions are cost-effective and they are a lot quicker to complete than traditional structures, particularly buildings made with bricks or blocks and mortar. They don\u2019t require extensive foundations and are particularly useful on sloping land where traditional housing becomes expensive. So yes, shipping container conversions prices are lower than regular buildings \u2013 unless the finishes and fittings used are very expensive.<\/p>\n

They also have their own unique advantages.<\/p>\n

For instance, steel shipping containers are exceptionally strong and durable and will last a very long time. They are generally resistant to fire, mould, and bugs like termites which is favourable when assessing container conversions prices.<\/p>\n

Units can be converted in a factory and delivered to site for completion. This might include cladding and roofing as well as connection to water supply and electricity. It can take as little as three weeks to fabricate in a factory environment. Completion time will depend on the complexity of the design and whether steel reinforcement and\/or welding is required.<\/p>\n\n\n