Sunbelt Rentals, on Jul 21, 2017 7:46:36 AM
You probably already know temporary fabric structures offer you immediate solutions and great flexibility, but before you design your building solution, follow the old advice to start from the ground up. Unlike traditional buildings which have very specific foundation requirements, temporary fabric structures and semi-permanent buildings, like temporary warehouses, can often be built on any ground surface – from concrete and asphalt to gravel, dirt or even packed sand.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Jul 13, 2017 5:28:25 PM
In the aviation industry, timing is everything. Commercial airlines rely on a carefully planned flight schedule to prevent the domino effect a single delay can cause. Cargo airlines need to instill confidence that clients’ shipments will arrive on-time to avoid costly refunds and damage their reputation.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Jun 29, 2017 8:57:54 AM
Over the past few years, the Sunbelt Rentals team has noticed a shift in requests for temporary structures. Advancements in these highly-engineered structures have begun to close the gap between fabric buildings and permanent construction – and customers are eager to take advantage of new trends that provide the option to extend their potential applications.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Jun 22, 2017 12:08:44 PM
Your public Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) organization is responsible for reviewing, adopting, and enforcing the International Building Code (IBC) at the local level and ultimately authorizing building permits. As you might imagine, that’s no small task. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an average of nearly 1.5 million building permits are issued in the United States each year. This includes permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary building construction.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Jun 15, 2017 9:13:10 AM
How often do you think about your door? Though people complete egress after ingress, day in and day out, most don’t give doors much consideration. Until there’s a problem: the couch won’t slide through the front door, too many people try to cram through the exit after a concert, or there aren’t enough access points to the building and employees must travel an extra five minutes to and from the parking lot every day.
Sunbelt Rentals, on May 25, 2017 6:33:57 PM
Imagine, you’re enjoying your favorite band at a renowned outdoor music festival on a hot summer day. Then, the sky suddenly darkens and you hear the rumblings of thunder in the distance.
Sunbelt Rentals, on May 19, 2017 8:50:45 AM
Whether you are new to clearspan fabric structures or are a seasoned pro, selecting a company to install one is a big decision. Pick the wrong vendor, and you’re at risk for unnecessary and expensive delays in your project.
Sunbelt Rentals, on May 11, 2017 9:01:43 AM
Refineries, petrochemical and chemical process plants operate around the clock, so it’s unsurprising periodic maintenance is required to keep operations running smoothly. Turnarounds — planned, periodic shutdowns of the processing unit for maintenance — are temporary by nature. Each shutdown is a unique undertaking, rarely performed by the same team, in the same environment or in the same way. That’s why choosing the right company to cover your worksite and protect and assist your employees is imperative to turnaround success.
Plant turnaround maintenance demands a huge amount of planning and manpower due to the sheer volume of maintenance activities that must be completed in a short timeframe. Hundreds of thousands of man-hours may be required, depending on the volume of the work and the window of opportunity.
Since turnarounds involve a myriad of interrelated activities performed at the same time, in the same place and often on different levels of the plant, it’s crucial to provide adequate shelter and space for increased staff and materials. Too many employees working in one area can cause congestion, which increases the chance of accidents, conflicts, errors or confusion, which can stifle operational efficiency and pose a real danger to your turnaround crews. Furthermore, keeping increased staff and materials on-site and close to their work can help increase productivity and keep your operations on track.
When selecting a provider for temporary turnaround structures, you’ll want to find a company that draws from decades of experience and understands:
When seeking temporary and semi-permanent industrial fabric structures, look for a company with a documented history of innovation and excellence that you can count on to provide safe and compliant tent solutions, no matter how big or small your project’s needs. Such a company should hold ISNetworld, HAZWOPER, TWIC, DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency), PICS (Pacific Industrial Contractor Screening) and OSHA certifications, as well as site-specific credentials, to ensure the safety of its employees and your workforce on-site.
This article originally appeared in BIC Magazine.
Sunbelt Rentals, on May 4, 2017 7:00:00 AM
When most people hear the term fabric structure, it brings to mind images of special event tents or pavilions — structures that serve important, but ultimately temporary functions. What they might not know, however, is that modern fabric structures are an ideal solution for a host of temporary and long-term projects across multiple industries.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Apr 25, 2017 2:25:30 PM
The NFL Draft is a special event like no other. Taking place annually, the draft is when the National Football League (NFL) teams select eligible college football players to add to their rosters. Surrounding the event, which is taking place in Philadelphia, where the very first NFL Draft occurred, is the NFL Draft Experience. More than 200,000 people are expected to visit the free, three-day event featuring dozens of exciting, interactive experiences.