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Tour the Los Angeles Rams’ New Modular Training Facility in Thousand Oaks, California

LA football fans were dancing in the streets when the LA Rams announced their return to Southern California 22 years after they left the city for St. Louis. While fans celebrated, the Rams organization had a mountain of work to do. They contacted ModSpace to build an NFL-caliber modular training facility in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Timing was extremely tight. ModSpace had just four months to take the project from concept to completion. The finished project includes 54,000 square feet of administrative and training space, plus two official-size football fields. It was delivered on time, as promised. Watch this short video and see where the Rams get ready to take on the best of the NFL.

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17 Tips for Choosing Construction Suppliers and Subcontractors You Can Trust

By Jeff Dusing

John Donne said, “No man is an island.” The same can be said for construction firms. Today’s general contractor requires a vast network of subcontractors and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget. But contracting with these vendors brings additional risk as GCs are ultimately accountable for all project operations, whether they’re performed by their own employees or vendors. This risk includes supply chain interruptions, safety violations, quality of work, project delays and licensing issues, just to name a few. Meanwhile, choosing the right vendor can ease some of the heavy lifting and accelerate projects at the same time. To help you in your search, here are [Read more…] about 17 Tips for Choosing Construction Suppliers and Subcontractors You Can Trust

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Do You Need Anchors for Your Office Trailer?

By Jeff Dusing

Do you need anchors for your office trailer? As the name implies, anchors connect office trailers and large modular complexes to the ground to provide structural stability. Here are some simple guidelines to help you determine if you need anchors for your office trailer.

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If your building is located in a region susceptible to high winds, such as the Gulf Coast or Midwest, you’ll need to anchor the trailer. Many coastal states require anchors. Ask your mobile office provider if your state requires [Read more…] about Do You Need Anchors for Your Office Trailer?

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How to Get Your Office Trailer Ready for Winter

By Jeff Dusing

As temperatures dip and the winter weather sets in, spending a few minutes to make sure your office trailer is ready for winter can help avoid service outages and project delays. Watch this short video to learn what you need to do to get your office trailer ready for winter.

Learn about regular office trailer maintenance.

Learn how to prepare your office trailer plumbing system for return.

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So, You Just Rented an Office Trailer. What’s Next?

By Jeff Dusing

If you just rented a mobile office trailer for the first time, or it’s been a while since your last rental, here’s a quick look at the delivery and set up process already underway.

The ModSpace Dispatch Team will be notified about your lease within one business day. A dispatcher will call you soon thereafter to introduce him or herself as your single point of contact regarding your delivery.

The dispatcher will also confirm:

Delivery location, site specifics and special directions, if needed.
Who we should ask for at your site and what is the best phone number to reach that person.
Additional products and/or services you requested.
Your email address so you can receive your invitation to download our mobile app, The Hub, which you can use to check on your delivery status.

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Side-by-Side Time-Lapse Video Shows the Speed of Modular Construction

By Jeff Dusing

Modular construction employs simultaneous in-factory fabrication and site preparation to cut build schedules by up to 50%. Watch this time-lapse video of a project by the ModSpace Franchise and Retail Team to see the process side-by-side.

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