Many industries utilize shipping containers to help them conduct business more efficiently. While modified shipping containers can be used as mobile offices, that’s just the beginning. Modified shipping containers can be used as mobile testing facilities for healthcare services, housing for temporary workers or displaced people, restrooms, dry storage facilities, pick-up stations for online retail …
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Not everyone knows about modified shipping containers and their potential benefits for different industries. Modified shipping containers have many uses. Continue reading for information on things you should know about modified shipping containers. What is Offsite Construction? Traditional construction is when workers build a structure at its final location. The opposite is offsite construction, when …
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Modified shipping containers can be utilized as building components for everyday structures due to steel and the structural strength of shipping containers. Container manufacturers rely on a container’s stability to manufacture container-based structures. This is partly due to steel’s high tensile strength. Strength of Corten Steel Steel is mostly composed of iron, with a small …
Shipping containers have a wide variety of uses. However, people wonder if they should rent or buy their shipping containers. This essentially boils down to the individual circumstance and structure required. When deciding whether to buy or rent a shipping container, you need to ask yourself four key questions. What Kind of Container Structure Do …
When planning to modify a shipping container, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. One of the first steps is to choose a container with the appropriate dimensions for your intended use. While there are many lengths to choose from, shipping containers also come in two height options. A “standard” container is …
Construction companies have been utilizing construction trailers for years. The trailers are usually used for office and storage needs on-site at construction projects. The default option has always been traditional travel construction trailers. However, modified shipping containers now offer companies a durable, portable, and customizable option. Continue reading to find out the benefits of using …
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The construction industry indicates the nation’s economic health. When things go well in the construction industry, it allows many other industries to flourish as well. The modular building industry is a subsection of the larger construction industry, and it’s been growing in popularity recently. This is due to the ability to reduce project schedules, work …
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Modified shipping containers are renowned for their durability. However, some factors affect shipping containers’ durability. Continue reading to find out more about the factors that affect the durability of shipping containers. Too Many Trips at Sea Some shipping containers get referred to as “used containers.” This means that they have traveled across the ocean more …
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Many people who might have a need for a shipping container find themselves asking, “how long do shipping containers last?” Shipping containers’ lifespans are determined by a number of factors, including environment, use, modifications, and the number of years spent at sea. However, proper maintenance of shipping containers can help them last even longer. Continue …
Should you go with steel frames or wood frames for your project? It’s important to note that there’s a place and time for construction to be made out of either steel or wood frames. Continue reading for the pros and cons of each option to better help you make an informed decision. Steel Framing Steel …
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