We previously mentioned considerations you should factor in when using clear-span fabric structures. In many instances, Sunbelt Rentals has faced challenges with the installation of our structures. Often, this requires an innovative approach to each and every detail. 

For the fifth year,  Inc. Magazine named Mahaffey Fabric Structures to its annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment— its independent small businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees of the Inc. 5000. 

If you have an event or project that requires a temporary structure, you probably have a lot of questions going through your head. How much will this cost? Will it be sturdy enough? What company do I need to contact?

As storm season ramps up, even more questions arise that have to do with weather protection. How do you ensure the structure will provide shelter from the sun, rain, wind and lightning?

The likelihood of a thunderstorm increases in the summertime, but is lightning protection necessary with temporary structures year-round? The short answer is, yes, it’s a good idea.

Supporting the needs of a special event versus a blast shelter will require two very different temporary fabric structures, and Sunbelt Rentals can provide the size you need to make sure the job gets done.

With experience in servicing aviation hangars ranging in 15 to 50 meters in width and a near indefinite length, to military Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) designed to house 1,600 soldiers, Sunbelt Rentals can supply nearly any size fabric structure for a project or event. This ability is key when developing a cost-saving structure, as the size reflects the square footage you need.

It's inevitable that things will happen each day – professionally and personally – that are out of our control. Life happens. Weather happens. Disaster happens. Expansion happens. Whether good or bad, life is full of situations that create some level of uncertainty and uncontrollability.

In these "happening" times, your business, operations, events, etc. must thrive and happen with it, hopefully in an efficient and cost-saving manner. This is where temporary fabric structures come into play. 

Below are a few reasons why your needs (and wants) are best "covered" by a temporary structure.

1) Temporary Is Time-Saving

Utilizing a temporary structure to cover your construction site, expand your business’ warehouse space, or to provide relief in an emergency is an efficient way to provide much needed coverage fast. With the ability of erecting up to 10,000 square feet per day, these temporary structures have you covered, allowing your operations to get back on track. Awaiting the completion of metal and concrete building construction can place your project or business expansion far behind. Furthermore, if your needs are only temporary, wouldn’t it make sense for your structure to be, too?

2) Temporary Is Cost-Saving

Apart from simply saving money by using a lower-cost alternative to permanent buildings, when time is money, temporary structures reduce the strain on corporate budgets. These structures are built and engineered to your specifications, and can be dismantled, redesigned, and relocated to save you costs that may not have been originally considered. This saves you money on the back end, as your specific needs may grow or change. Temporary, by nature, allows for change to happen in an expedited fashion without large construction costs. Built with a 20+ year frame warranty, it also features exceptional durability and proven long-term performance. Not to mention, when capital (cash) is conserved by leasing equipment, it can be used for other company expenditures (new product development, increased marketing and promotions, sales expansions, etc.).

3) Temporary Is Space-Saving

Every company’s requirements are different, and opting for a temporary structure allows for the size and space used to be adjusted along with your changing needs. Sunbelt Rentals' movable, modular in design structures can play an integral role in your project. With the ability to erect a structure more than 200 feet wide and up to 60 feet tall and length flexibility, Sunbelt Rentals can add, expand or reduce the size of temporary structures when needed. This allows for storage space that is tailored to fit whatever the project necessitates. The best part about it being temporary? It’s temporary! After the project, corporate event, etc. has concluded, these structures can be taken down with ease and the space restored to its original setting.

4) Temporary Is Life-Saving

When disaster hits or Mother Nature unleashes her fury, temporary structures can be delivered quickly (Sunbelt Rentals has over 1 million square feet of structure readily available). Whether providing adequate shelter in emergency situations, or having a safe and air-conditioned eating area shielded from the hot sun, our temporary structures are expertly crafted to provide protection in all weather conditions, built on any terrain. When lives depend on a fast fix, temporary structures are the answer.

We have seen time and again how inevitable surprises can be, and temporary fabric structures offer the solution you need in a crunched time frame. With more than 90 years of expertise under our belt, Sunbelt Rentals knows how to provide efficient, cost-saving, and much needed service, and have been doing so since 1924. When your business is in need of extra space, remember to think temporary, and think Sunbelt Rentals.

Before beginning any construction project, including installing a temporary or portable fabric structure, it is important to do a site evaluation and assess the soil. Soil testing for fabric structures determines that the site’s soil is suitable for the structure. This is a crucial step in making an informed site selection decision.

Recently, Sunbelt Rentals Fabric Structures was featured in In Tents Magazine. The feature article covered the 10th anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock Arkansas. The 43,000 sq. ft. clearspan structure Sunbelt Rentals provided was the largest tent ever used in Arkansas. 

2015 is about over, but country fans nationwide are still playing their favorite country hits from this year’s 49th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Sunbelt Rentals was honored to provide yet again for Country Music’s Biggest Night. Our team of professionals worked with speed and care in preparation for the installation of red carpet tents at this year’s show. The team at the CMA Country Music Association rented 18 clearspan tents and free-standing frame tents in star-worthy white fabric for multiple production applications, like the award show’s main entryway, media photography and interviews, fan meet-and-greets, and much more.

You often hear the term "rapid deployment" or "rapid response" in the world of temporary structures or fabric structures. This term applies to a wide variety of temporary structures and it's important to know what you need, especially when a decision needs to be made FAST. Because there are a variety of structures that fall under the temporary structure umbrella, it is important to know what's available for a quick turnaround. 

Leasing temporary fabric structures offers many return on investment (ROI) advantages over purchasing temporary structures and even overusing permanent structures. This week's blog shows you three.