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How to Determine the Right Size Mobile Office Trailer for Your Next Project

When shopping for an office trailer to rent or buy, selecting the right size can have a huge impact on the success of your project and your budget. Don’t worry, we can help. Here are some tips to help you determine the right size mobile office trailer for your next project.

First consider the reason you are renting or buying a mobile office. If the office will be used in a work zone, such as a construction site, you’ll most likely need a smaller office than compared to a professional, customer-facing office. Here’s an easy way to calculate [Read more…] about How to Determine the Right Size Mobile Office Trailer for Your Next Project

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Now You Can Rent a Generator with Your ModSpace Mobile Office Trailer

By Darleen Sita

Getting power to a jobsite can be a hassle, whether your project is in a remote location or a power source is not easily accessible. ModSpace has teamed up with Sunbelt Rentals to offer commercial-grade generators with mobile office trailer rentals. Like furniture, portable sanitation, steps and ramps, generators are available for rent with a one call to one provider, ModSpace, and everything comes under one bill. That saves you time and energy versus managing multiple providers and the added paperwork that comes along with it. Watch this short video to learn more about generators for rent from ModSpace.

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Top Tech Trends in Construction in 2018

By Kathleen Burt

Now, more than ever before, the construction industry is greatly benefiting from the technological advancements year over year. Now that we’re halfway through 2018, let’s review some of the top construction industry trends thus far.

Drones

It seems that drone usage has only just begun for the construction industry. A Verizon company that creates drone operation management software, Skyward, teamed with Blue Research to conduct a survey on the usage of drones. Their data showed that “drone adoption is the highest in the construction and engineering industry”. The next highest industry for drone usage is the government. [Read more…] about Top Tech Trends in Construction in 2018

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Happy Independence Day

By Kathleen Burt

To our servicemen and women, first responders and all others who work to make our great nation the land of the free and the home of the brave, we thank you.

And to our neighbors to the north, happy belated Canada Day.

Let’s all celebrate safely.

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3 Steps to Beat the Summer Heat on the Job Site

By Sam Gleason

It’s finally summer, temperatures are rising and workers are outdoors and in confined spaces and at risk of heat-related illness. The risk is real. In 2015, there were 2,830 incidents recorded by OSHA, 37 of them being fatal. How can you prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke on your job site?

Step 1: Understand your Risk Level

OSHA has developed an app to make this easy. Download the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool from the App Store and enter your location to see the hourly heat index and risk. In general, urban areas are at a higher risk than rural areas. The [Read more…] about 3 Steps to Beat the Summer Heat on the Job Site

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Home Builders Choose Modular Sales Centers to Accelerate ROI

By Darleen Sita

When home builders break ground on a new development, they want to quickly establish an onsite sales office to showcase their new homes and get buyers in the door even before the development is completed. Many choose modular sales centers for a variety of reasons.

Modular sales offices can be installed within days and customized to match the look and feel of the new development.

Modular buildings also provide builders with more flexibility, as they can be relocated and reused at other properties, making them the more cost effective and sustainable building option. Modular gives home builders both the style and speed they need to get ahead in a competitive market.

Below are examples of ModSpace modular sales offices across the U.S. and Canada.

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