The Missouri DOT needed a low-cost solution to replace a previously damaged building. Our client required a building with good sightlines to monitor traffic flow. We provided a simple design with factory features to suit MODOT’s needs.

On-site modifications included state-of-the-art data and communication and monitoring systems, exterior ground-level lighting to aid truck inspections and special glass partitions in the driver area for secure interaction with personnel. The materials used in the construction saved our client money in both the long term and short term, because this prefab government building can be dismantled and transported easily to another location at minor expense.

Our client needed a mobile modular office building built to be cost effective and energy efficient. Ultimately, we achieved this by using vinyl brick panels to cut the cost of a more conventional masonry brick finish. Although this is a permanent facility, we designed this modular industrial building to be easily disassembled into 12-foot modules that can be relocated or reconfigured to accommodate future space needs. The modular office features a spacious 7,200-square-foot interior comprising 10 modules to provide office space and conference space to accommodate the VA of Louisville's needs.

This building was designed to match identically to the Nye County complex that currently houses several government agencies. The footprint had to be specially designed and engineered to maximize the space allotted. It comprises office space, an IT room, a break room, restrooms and a storage area for an ATV. This prefab government building’s floor finishes are a combination of wood laminate, composite flooring and ceramic tile. The electrical design is complex and uses numerous electrical panels that support an intricate IT backup system for the entire county. Because this building was designed to be a permanent part of the Nye County complex, a stem wall foundation was constructed to support the perimeter framed building. Insulation, with EPDM roofing, 2-by-6-foot walls and insulated glass windows create an efficient and comfortable atmosphere for the IT service employees. The electrical panels include a switch panel that automatically switches to the generator in case of lost power. The budget and tight schedule played a major part in considering modular construction for this project, and the building came in on time and on budget. Nye County knew they could count on us for the quality and design they needed for this project. Flexibility in design and electrical components allowed the county to receive exactly what was needed in one location. The cost per square foot was considerably lower than the price of a site-built structure.

This unique modular building project is an excellent example of United Rentals' commitment to meeting our customers' specific needs. This firebox modular building complex consists of used shipping containers configured to simulate conditions of an emergency evacuation site. Firebox modular buildings are available in various sizes and can be customized to contain mazes and roof panels that give firefighters roof access. Elevators can also be added to the building to simulate mid-floor failures. These training towers are built to allow firefighters to train in safe, near real-life conditions — offering an investment in firefighter safety by providing real fire scenarios and challenges.

A construction company required a pedestrian walkway to run under a construction project located on the Charlotte Rail Trail running parallel with the Charlotte Light Rail system. We provided 11 40-foot retired shipping containers lined up end to end, creating a 440-foot run. The containers are painted on the interior and exterior and match one of three magic carpet murals that are painted on the Rail Trail. The containers were modified off-site before installation by adding two 3-by-3-foot framed openings on each container and a functional half door on five of the containers to allow for a periodic point of egress along the entire run. Lights were strung up throughout the walkway to allow for nighttime visibility. The half doors were fabricated by using the waste material that was cut out of the containers to create the openings. The containers can be used again for the same application for future projects, and sections can be added or removed depending on the distance of walkway required for the project.

This walkway consists of 40-by-8-foot steel storage containers. The containers are constructed of steel frames, fully vertically corrugated steel side and end walls, a corrugated steel roof, wood flooring, double-hinged doors and ISO corner fittings at eight corners. This walkway was installed to provide temporary pedestrian access for Portland.

Our team provided seven 40-foot used shipping containers for the South Iredell Fire Department for a training complex. The facility is three stories and replicates a two-story house with an attic. One container was cut in half to create a balcony. Equipped with a burn room on the first level, the firefighter training facility can house a controlled fire. The burn room includes 12-gauge diamond plate steel floors, walls, ceilings and doors. 2,000-degree caulk was used between the diamond plate steel sheets, and the burn room is painted with fire-resistant paint. There is a steel burn tray with a drain and a cast-iron drain line that leads outside. A covered vent on the exterior wall was added to alleviate heat if it builds up too high. Operable cargo doors allow for easy cleanup. The second level is divided into three rooms with a door that leads to a balcony. There is an attic access door where a ladder can be used for entry. There is also an exterior door on the second level that leads to an exterior staircase.