Planning Temporary Facilities for Occupied Renovations in South Florida

Decide which operations will move

Bring the owner, contractor and operating team into the same planning discussion. Identify the spaces affected by each construction phase and the activities that could be relocated. A temporary office, crew accommodation and a medical facility each need a different configuration and handover process.

Describe the people, equipment and daily movements involved. The objective is to establish a usable alternative location for the selected work. This makes it easier to see whether a proposed facility fits the project before delivery and installation are scheduled.

Plan the temporary site alongside the construction site

A location close to the existing building may be convenient for staff, but it still needs room for delivery, shelter placement, access and supporting services. Review that location against construction traffic, work zones and the way the site will change as the project advances.

Have the project’s qualified design and permitting team confirm the requirements for wind exposure, anchorage or support, drainage, accessibility and occupancy. The applicable requirements depend on the location, configuration and use.

• Map delivery access and turning space before choosing a placement area.
• Keep pedestrian access coordinated with construction and emergency routes.
• Identify utility connections and who will complete them.
• Agree how weather conditions will affect delivery, installation and site work.

Specify the facility around the relocated work

FORTS offers fold-out, rigid-walled shelters with configurable interiors and supporting systems. Workspace, HVAC, electrical and data provisions, furnishings and transport equipment can be discussed as parts of the proposed package.

For healthcare work, include the hospital’s clinical, facilities and infection-prevention teams in the configuration review. For fire or public-safety personnel, discuss crew routines and movement to operational areas. Each group should identify what needs to be ready before the relocated function begins.

Assign responsibilities before setting the move date

Build a shared schedule for site preparation, delivery, deployment, connections, equipment installation and handover. Establish who accepts each stage and how a construction delay would affect occupancy or removal of the temporary facility.

Give your insurance adviser the actual scope and responsibilities for review. Confirm how the arrangement should be documented for the project. Coverage decisions and requirements belong with the relevant insurer and advisers.

Confirm access and the end of the assignment

Recheck delivery and removal access against the later construction phases. A route available at installation may change as work zones, landscaping or permanent site features are completed. Agree who will keep the required access available throughout the assignment.

Plan the return move as carefully as the initial relocation. Identify when the permanent area will be available, how equipment will transfer and who will arrange removal or redeployment. Bring those requirements to FORTS so the proposed facility can be evaluated against the full construction sequence.