Temporary Buildings for
Business Continuity & Operational Recovery
Practical temporary Buildings to Keep Your Business Operating
If fire, flood or structural damage has left your warehouse, production facility or commercial premises unusable, the immediate priority is keeping your business operating.
Stock still needs to move. Orders still need to be fulfilled. Staff require safe working space. During the recovery phase, while insurers assess the damage and reinstatement plans are developed, many organisations require interim space to maintain continuity of trading and avoid prolonged operational disruption.
LM Structures designs, installs and maintains temporary warehouse and industrial buildings that support business continuity across commercial and industrial sites. These business continuity temporary buildings provide practical, dependable interim space while permanent repairs are completed.
Temporary Buildings to Maintain Business Continuity
When core space is unavailable, a temporary building can restore the capacity needed to keep operations moving.
Our approach is structured and site-led:
Whether you require a temporary warehouse after fire, a temporary building after flood, or an interim warehouse building during structural repairs, the objective is the same: restore usable space so the business can continue functioning.
Working With Insurers & Loss Adjusters
Temporary buildings frequently form part of a wider recovery programme following commercial property damage and may be considered within a business interruption insurance response, subject to policy terms and insurer assessment.
We understand how insurers and appointed loss adjusters are involved during the insurance assessment and claims process. General guidance on business interruption insurance is available from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Our role is to deliver the physical infrastructure required to support continuity, while aligning installation planning with access arrangements and review stages.
This may include:
LM Structures does not provide claims handling or insurance advisory services. We focus on the design, installation and maintenance of the temporary structure itself, working alongside insurers and appointed professionals as required.
Safe, Compliant & Operationally Robust
Business continuity temporary buildings must perform reliably throughout the reinstatement period.
Installations are planned with:
The result is temporary infrastructure that supports continuity without introducing additional risk during the recovery process.
Fit-Out Options for Interim Recovery Buildings
In many cases, an interim building must function as a fully operational working environment.
Fit-out options can include:
Because buildings are modular by bay, they can often be extended or reconfigured if repairs are delayed or operational needs change.
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Talk to our team
If you are assessing options following fire, flood or structural damage, we can provide clear guidance on the most appropriate temporary building solution for your site.
An initial conversation allows us to understand your operational priorities, site constraints and likely recovery timeline. From there, we outline practical next steps and provide information suitable for internal approval or insurer discussion.
There is no obligation – simply structured, professional guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Business Continuity Temporary Buildings FAQs
Temporary buildings can remain in position for extended periods where required, subject to planning conditions and hire agreements. Long-term temporary building hire is common where reinstatement programmes are complex or phased.
Yes. Temporary buildings are commonly used to provide emergency warehouse capacity following fire or flood, subject to site conditions and planning considerations.
Planning requirements depend on size, duration, location and intended use. In some cases, consent may be required. We provide supporting information to assist applications where necessary.
Temporary buildings may be funded as part of a business interruption or property damage claim, subject to policy terms and insurer assessment. We can provide drawings and documentation to support review during the claims process.
Installation timelines depend on building size, configuration, site access and planning considerations. Following assessment, we provide a structured programme aligned to operational priorities and recovery requirements.
