Winter will be here before we know it, and now is the time to plan for the harsh climates and unpredictable precipitation that come with it.

In instances of extreme weather or growth, a company may decide it’s time to relocate. Temporary fabric structures are the optimal solution when a project needs to change locations (or expand its current one). Modular fabric tents are completely portable, and can be quickly installed and dismantled. Crews can complete a typical installation of 10,000 square feet per day, something that would not be possible with a brick-and-mortar building.  

August 29, 2005

Hurricane Katrina makes landfall on the Gulf Coast with devastating results. Winds measuring 175 mph splinter cities, massive flooding makes thoroughfares look like rivers and power outages leave thousands sweltering in summer heat with no clean water to drink. Across Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana people need shelter, food, and medical attention.

As many parts of our nation are recovering from Category 4 Hurricane Harvey, and others are preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma, businesses are beginning to prioritize emergency response planning. After a tropical storm or hurricane’s path is projected, an emergency plan should be immediately implemented. While protecting its people should be a company’s first priority, goods and inventory must also be a factor.

During the summer season, risk for heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses and accidents is its highest. During this time, precaution must be taken to ensure the safety of employees. 

In our previous blog post in this hurricane preparedness series, we offered a checklist to identify what should be done before disaster strikes to minimize loss and ensure a speedier return to operations. Mahaffey Fabric Structures is known for our ability to keep business going when permanent structures are compromised, but did you know we can help keep people going as well?

Our project managers at Sunbelt Rentals are experts. Each works hard to fulfill our customers’ needs in a seamless, timely manner.  Project managers are there every step of the way, beginning with the first consultation and ending with the customer’s satisfaction. The team organizes, critically analyzes and monitors the progress of each project and the implementation of all of our fabric structures. This seems like a no-brainer, right? Not exactly. Our project managers can function as event planners, engineers and so much more. Read more below as we walk through some of their critical duties.

Periodic turnarounds are a crucial part of maintenance for any plant, refinery or factory. These shutdowns are a routine aspect of plant management — a temporary need, which calls for a temporary solution. During turnaround events, such as a major maintenance or upkeep, using a permanent structure can hinder business operations. The costs of installation and slower build times for traditional construction can cause project delays or reduced productivity. Temporary structures provide a safer working environment that allows for maximum productivity and efficiency during these maintenance events, while providing the customizability to counteract potential risk factors.

When it comes to the oil and gas industry, industrial maintenance, turnarounds and plant expansions are all part of the job. These events enable your operations to continue moving smoothly for years to come.

This is the second part in our series highlighting temporary structure door options and their many uses, types and applications. This article will focus on the ever-evolving (or should we say rolling) roll-up door.