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Beacon™ Modular Building System

With exceptional insulation, the Beacon Modular Building System makes an impressive focal point, ideal for gatehouses, security control centres, visitor reception buildings, toll booths, and vehicle check-in kiosks. There are a wide range of colours available for this Modular Building. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Beacon™ Modular Building System

Beacon™ Modular Building System - Silver - Side View

Beacon™ Modular Building System - Silver - Diagonal View

Beacon™ Modular Building System - Anthracite - Side View 2

Beacon™ Modular Building System for Security Checkpoint - Silver - Side View

Beacon™ Modular Building System - Anthracite - Small - Diagonal View

Beacon™ Modular Building System - Anthracite - Small - Diagonal View 2

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Features / Specifications

Beacon Modular Building System is ideal for prestigious projects that require an impressive focal point.

Beacon is considered by many of our customers to provide the ultimate in user comfort and is their first choice when superior accommodation is needed for security, transport, sales, office and specialised applications.

Typical applications include:

Gatehouses
Security control centres
Visitor Reception Buildings
Toll Booths
Vehicle Check-in Kiosks
Staff Office Accommodation.

There are a wide range of colours available for this Modular Building. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

This product is fully recyclable at the end of its life providing any stickers or graphics have been removed.

Design Features

Available in 17 sizes and two colours.
Excellent level of insulation minimises heat loss in winter and gain in summer.
Thermal break extrusion reduces internal condensation.
Concealed rainwater management system guides runoff to ground-level corner outlets.
Chassis provides optimal structural rigidity.
An overlaid roof membrane minimises the effects of water infiltration.
Perimeter roof fascia provides convenient fixing points for signage.
Full-width panel glazing improves site security surveillance.
Attractive internal wall lining and suspended ceiling create a pleasant working environment.
A wide range of colours, 16 wall panel configurations, and optional features like lighting, heating, and ventilation allow the Beacon to be tailored to specific needs and corporate themes.
Optional extras for the exterior and interior of the building – including worktops, cabinets, internal partitions, electrics and lighting.
Selection of wall panel configurations including blank, fixed windows, sliding windows, high-level windows, fixed and opening, and a glazed door.
Available in standard panel increments of 1.22m – Beacon buildings can be configured from 1.22 x 2.44m to 7.32 x 3.66m.
Multiple units can be connected if a larger unit is required.
Delivered fully assembled and off-loaded by crane.
The building can be relocated at a future date if required.
Available with a pitched roof for outdoor siting.
U-Values:
- Composite Wall Panels - 0.43 W/m2 °C
- Roof Construction - 0.17 W/m2 °C
- Floor Construction - 0.30 W/m2 °C

Colours

Walls: Silver or Anthracite Grey

Framework & Roof Fascia: Natural anodised aluminium or Anthracite Grey

Floor: Nordic Grey

Custom Colour: Special colours are available on request - Please Note: additional charges may apply

Materials

Roof: Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) with EPDM membrane

Wall Panels: Steel-faced composite panel

Framework & Fascia: Aluminium

Floor: Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) consisting of two 12mm WBP Plywood layers with a 58mm Styrofoam core

Flooring: PUR (Polyurethane coated) vinyl

Dimensions

Width: Available widths from 2.44m to 3.66m and lengths up to 7.32m

Height: 2705mm

Weight: Ranges from 630kg to 2,900kg, depending on size and specification.

Personalisation Examples

Beacon™ Large Modular GRP Building System with full body personalisation

Please note: some artworks have been supplied complete by the customer. Please request a quote if you would like to discuss your personalisation options.

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Discover The Beacon™ Modular Building System

Monday, October 14, 2024

Our customers agree that the Beacon Modular Building is their first choice for superior accommodation to satisfy security, transport, office and other specialised applications, providing ultimate user comfort and versatility.

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A Beacon of Excellence for NORR Architects.

A Beacon of Excellence for NORR Architects.

Monday, November 8, 2021

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A New Gatehouse for Oxford Brookes University

A New Gatehouse for Oxford Brookes University

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With a growing local, national and international reputation for teaching and research excellence, Oxford Brookes University required a new security housing unit to match its status as one of the UK’s leading modern universities. Our solution: The Warrior.

Beacon™ GRP Building Secures Site at IAE

Beacon™ GRP Building Secures Site at IAE

Monday, January 6, 2020

IAE are the UK’s leading manufacturer of agricultural, equestrian and fencing equipment. The Beacon™ Large Modular GRP Building System was chosen to be installed at their headquarters in Stoke on Trent as a weighbridge gatehouse for their security staff.

Toll Booths for the Humber Bridge

Toll Booths for the Humber Bridge

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Glasdon Building Guards the O2

Glasdon Building Guards the O2

Monday, June 23, 2014

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Valet Parking in Style at Heathrow

Valet Parking in Style at Heathrow

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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A New Gatehouse for Tata Steel

A New Gatehouse for Tata Steel

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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Glasdon Product Testing and Quality Assurance

Glasdon Product Testing and Quality Assurance

Monday, July 4, 2022

We're committed to excellence, and with vast experience manufacturing and supplying environmental and safety products, we're constantly developing and testing new products to make sure we meet our customers' needs.

Installation of your GRP Buildings / Housings / Cabinets

Installation of your GRP Buildings / Housings / Cabinets

Friday, April 15, 2016

With the exception of the Hermit range, all of our Buildings and Housings systems are normally delivered to site in pre-assembled form and offloaded directly on to your prepared concrete base. Base fixing is usually carried out by our customers with the kits supplied.

Relocatable Buildings

Relocatable Buildings

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Glasdon modular buildings are constructed in our dedicated manufacturing facility and are usually* delivered to your site fully assembled. The completed building is offloaded via crane onto your flat and level pre-prepared concrete base, ready for base fixing and sealing by others (or by Glasdon if preferred).

Specifying a Building

Specifying a Building

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At Glasdon, we have more than forty years' experience in the design and manufacture of modular buildings and equipment housings. Attention to detail and the highest quality materials ensure our customers are happy with their purchase for many years.

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