Static Welfare Units vs Mobile Welfare Units: Which is Best for Your Construction Site?
Choosing the right welfare setup is essential for maintaining safety, comfort, and compliance on any UK construction site. Davlav, a market-leading provider with over 25 years’ experience in UK construction welfare, offers both mobile welfare units and static welfare units to suit different project needs.
Mobile Welfare Units: Flexibility for Fast-Moving Sites
Mobile welfare units are towable, self-contained, and designed for projects that require quick setup or frequent relocation. Davlav’s mobile units, including the GP360 range, GP500 range, GPO500 Fusion, and GPO660 Fusion, can be deployed in as little as three minutes by one person, making them ideal for roadworks, rail maintenance, and short-term construction projects.
These units can accommodate 6-10 people, depending on the model, and come equipped with toilets, canteen space, drying areas, warm water, LED lighting, and anti-vandal construction.
Energy-efficient options, such as the GP360 Solar Fusion, reduce fuel usage and emissions, which serves as an advantage for people prioritising sustainability across UK construction sites.
Static Welfare Units: Space, Stability and Long-Term Comfort
For longer-term or larger projects, static welfare units provide expanded space with convenient facilities. Davlav’s SW6100 Fusion offers seating for up to eight people, with a drying area, fully equipped toilet facilities, and a canteen space, all with warm water and on-board heating systems.
The larger SWO7600 adds a spacious office area and can accommodate 10-12 people, making it ideal for major construction, where a fixed position is preferred. These static units include anti-vandal steel construction, powerful 6KVA–9.8KVA generators, and large fuel tanks of up to 300 litres, supporting continuous site operations.
Which is Best for Your Site?
Mobile welfare units are recommended when your project moves frequently, requires rapid deployment, or needs maximum flexibility.
Static welfare units are advised when you need more space, a stable setup, or extended on-site facilities, such as a larger canteen and seating area.
Both solutions support full compliance with construction site welfare, and the right choice depends on your workflow, site duration, and team size.