When people ask about factors affecting oil prices, industry vets often point to three things: taxes, politics, and weather. And weather is certainly a critical part of the conversation in the Gulf Coast oil industry right now. Spring may be a welcome change to the oil industry vs. the harsh winter the nation experienced this year, but spring also brings wildly unpredictable weather. As one example, strong winds and heavy rains have already hit the Texas Gulf Coast particularly hard during the first quarter of 2017. These extreme conditions possess the power to bring oil plant productivity to a screeching halt, causing delays that can severely impact the bottom line.

It’s said the details are in the design. So, what are the key elements that need to be considered when constructing a temporary fabric structure, like a temporary warehouse? No matter how tall, long or wide, you want to work with a company that can customize any structure to meet the needs of your project. You should be dealing with highly-trained professionals who have the expertise to install a temporary facility on any foundation, and the structure should be engineered to withstand the elements.

When deciding if you should buy or lease portable structures, a hundred pros, and cons might circle in your head. Perhaps you have experience with a temporary structure, but not a permanent building. Or maybe you don’t know where to start.

At the end of the day, it’s simple. Focus on what matters most to you. The purchasing or leasing decision comes down to your structural needs, business requirements and financial priorities.

Venues are undoubtedly the most important detail of any event. Whether it's a renowned music festival, a high-profile wedding, major sporting function, global product launch or a prestigious special event, a temporary fabric structure presents a wide range of options and amenities for any special occasion.

With nearly a century of experience, Sunbelt Rentals has expertise that other organizations cannot compete with, especially when it comes to installing and managing temporary barracks.

When it comes to the oil and gas industry, every minute is devoted to the crucial details that help you get the job done right. Maintaining the reliability of plants involved in the oil and gas supply chain requires periodic turnarounds, where day-to-day operations are suspended, giving workers an opportunity to perform various maintenance tasks that cannot be accomplished while the plant is operational. These shutdowns are usually sizable projects executed under strict time constraints with severe financial impacts for project delays.

Samantha Burks, Sunbelt Rentals' own certified drafter and CAD technician, took a moment to share her expertise on the ins and outs of computer-aided design (CAD) when it comes to installing custom fabric structures.

We've all seen the mobile trailer parked at construction sites, maybe even a few at one site. These mobile units act as offices for the managers and supervisors of the construction project, but is there a better alternative? Let's compare a construction site temporary fabric structure vs. the mobile office trailer.

Sunbelt Rentals has perfected the customized fabric structure, which can be built per your specifications. Our installed-to-order inventory provides optimal performance so that your project can remain on target in terms of productivity and profitability. Our portable buildings can be built on any terrain, at any length. Furthermore, the modular design of our structures allows for expansion, size adjustments and much more.

Winter will be here before we know it – this month to be exact. With winter, comes winter weather. Look ahead and prepare a plan for unpredictable, harsh weather conditions.