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 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 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 Apr 20, 2017 2:30:00 PM
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.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Apr 6, 2017 3:00:00 PM
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.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Mar 30, 2017 9:00:00 AM
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.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Feb 24, 2017 12:29:23 PM
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.
Sunbelt Rentals, on Nov 14, 2016 2:44:37 PM
Weather is ever changing, as most everything in life is situational, dependent upon a particular time and place. It can rain, snow, sleet, hail and be sunny all within a matter of hours. It is this unpredictability that can halt many projects or damage existing worksites. From construction site delays due to unacceptable working conditions, to damaged products or goods in a warehouse, extreme weather can be bad news. The best way to prevent this from destroying a project timeline is to prepare for the worst.