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44 Years
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Modular Building Solutions for UK Businesses
Since 1982, Cotaplan has been a leading provider of modular buildings in the UK, delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions for sectors including Education, Healthcare, Commercial, and Leisure. Our modular buildings are designed, manufactured, and constructed at our advanced facility in the North West, utilising cutting-edge techniques to ensure compliance with all relevant standards. With a focus on sustainability, we source materials from across the UK and implement eco-friendly practices throughout the construction process.Our dedicated team specialises in rapid delivery, offering modular buildings that can be completed in days or weeks, significantly faster than traditional methods. We provide a comprehensive service, including free surveys, design consultations, and handling planning applications to ensure a seamless experience for clients. Over 40 years of experience has established us as experts in modular construction, delivering over 1,000 projects with a commitment to innovation, quality, and value for money.
Services
Modular School Buildings
Modular Hospital Buildings
Modular Offices
Modular Sports Buildings
Modular Changing Rooms
Modular Nursery Buildings
Modular Commercial Buildings
Modular Healthcare Units
Modular Leisure Buildings
Refurbished Modular Buildings
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in modular construction.
- Our factories hold ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications.
- We produce UK-manufactured modular buildings with sustainable materials.
- Our structures meet all UK building regulations and NHS standards.
- We offer a full design-to-installation service, including free planning assistance.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
Services
Modular Education Buildings
Cotaplans modular education buildings provide rapid, cost-effective solutions for schools, nurseries, colleges, and universities. These structures are designed to meet strict educational regulations, offering energy-efficient, PassivHouse-standard classrooms and laboratories. Built off-site to minimize disruption, they can be delivered and installed within weeks, ensuring minimal impact on learning environments. Our team handles all aspects from planning to completion, including free design consultations and compliance with accessibility and safety standards.
Modular Healthcare Buildings
Our modular healthcare buildings cater to NHS trusts, private providers, and hospitals, offering clean rooms, GP clinics, and urgent care units. These structures comply with NHS building notes (HBN/HTM) and infection control requirements, ensuring patient safety. Constructed in a controlled factory environment, they feature rapid deployment and minimal on-site disruption. Customisable interiors support clinical use, while sustainable materials reduce environmental impact. We manage the entire project lifecycle, from design to installation.
Modular Commercial Buildings
Cotaplans modular commercial buildings deliver flexible, eco-friendly workspaces for businesses, including offices, restaurants, and retail units. These structures reduce construction costs by up to 60% compared to traditional methods, with assembly completed in days. They are built to UK building regulations using durable materials, offering thermal efficiency and low maintenance. Clients benefit from tailored designs, including multi-storey options, and full support with planning applications to ensure compliance.
Modular Leisure Buildings
Our modular leisure buildings provide adaptable solutions for sports halls, changing rooms, and community centres. Constructed off-site to minimise delays, these structures are up to 60% cheaper than conventional builds and feature rapid installation. Interiors can be customised with facilities like kitchens and accessible toilets, while exteriors match existing aesthetics. We offer hire, sale, or lease options, with a focus on sustainability through low-waste manufacturing and energy-efficient systems.
Refurbished Modular Buildings
Cotaplan offers high-quality refurbished modular buildings for cost-conscious clients requiring temporary or permanent facilities. These pre-owned structures include classrooms, offices, and healthcare units, rigorously safety-checked and updated to current standards. Ideal for short-term projects or budget-sensitive expansions, they provide an eco-friendly alternative through reuse and recycling. We also facilitate buy-back schemes, allowing clients to sell their existing modular buildings back to us.
People
Mark Fielding
Contact Name
Mark Fielding oversees client communications at Cotaplan, ensuring seamless delivery of modular building projects across the UK. With extensive industry experience, he coordinates free surveys, design consultations, and planning applications to meet client needs efficiently.
Questions
What is modular construction?
Modular construction involves factory-building components like classrooms or medical units, then assembling them on-site. This method reduces delays, ensures quality control, and allows faster completion compared to traditional building methods.
Do your modular buildings meet UK regulations?
All our modular buildings comply with UK building regulations, including thermal performance, accessibility, and safety standards. Healthcare and education structures meet specific NHS and educational sector guidelines.
How quickly can you deliver a modular building?
Delivery takes days rather than months. Most projects, including design and installation, complete within 8–12 weeks due to off-site manufacturing and streamlined logistics.
Are modular buildings environmentally friendly?
Yes. We use recycled materials, low-waste processes, and energy-efficient insulation. Modular construction reduces carbon emissions by 60% compared to traditional methods, supporting sustainability goals.
Can I hire a modular building temporarily?
We offer short- and long-term hire options for buildings like temporary classrooms or offices. Flexible contracts include maintenance, relocation, and reconfiguration to suit changing business needs.
What financing options are available?
We provide lease purchase packages for permanent solutions, used building sales, and buy-back schemes. These options ensure accessibility for businesses with budget constraints.
