Along with the hard costs of the expansion, the existing facilities may require an additional investment on your part to meet code compliance. Any expansion of an existing structure, should consider potential costs associated with:
• New sprinkler systems, fire separation walls, and/or upgrades for ADA compliance (handicap accessibility).
• Additional parking to accommodate the growth
• Upgrades to building facades or landscaping to meet updated zoning ordinances.
• Depending upon the age of the building, potential remediation of hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead‐based paints.
Expansion of facilities through the use of permanent modular construction (PMC) or using relocatable modular buildings (RB) is, in most cases, more efficient, less costly, and faster while creating fewer site disruptions.