For your commercial or construction projects, onsite storage is essential – but should you opt for construction trailers or clear span tents?
It is no secret that job sites require some sort of onsite structure solution. And this holds true for any type of job site, including construction, mining, oil and gas, and more. Depending on what is going on, these buildings need to be ideal for things like office space, storage, planning, and research, as well as housing and break room facilities.
Yet despite the need, two things make it different from the others: temporary need and often remote locations. This means that the options are limited. The chosen building must be able to be erected quickly – even in the most remote areas. It also needs to offer permanent protection even though it is a temporary solution.
Many companies have turned toward construction trailers to fill the void, but even more, are now setting their eyes on clearspan tents. It is all about finding the right commercial solution.
Construction Trailers
Construction trailers have been a go-to option for years. They have solid walls and are designed to be moved from location to location and fulfill many of the needs these job sites or project sites require. For instance, they often have been used as temporary housing and can be welded together to create bigger spaces or stacked when space is scarce.
Building codes may be an issue in some areas and changing the initial design of the building to meet needs could lead to potential hazards. And, if we are being honest, you don’t have much wiggle room when it comes to creating a space that allows you flexibility. They are often designed with set dimensions, such as 8’ x 20’, and don’t always offer the best accommodations to fulfill needs.
Further, construction trailers require specific foundations to maintain their integrity, in addition to the need for planning and permitting. Time will always need to be allocated for this when setting up a new site.
This is only the beginning of the reasons for the downfall of the construction trailer.
Clearspan Tents
The future of commercial building solutions for job sites and project sites will rely on innovative solutions. Those that can fit needs without having to have certain criteria. In other words, the site should be able to get up and running in no time — without having to wait for a foundation to be set, permits to be pulled, and so forth. And, no one should be limited on design style or size.
With clearspan tents, you don’t get just a tent. You instead, have a semi-permanent structure that gives you all the benefits of a permanent structure. And, it can be constructed quickly. These tent structures will even support the most remote areas well.
Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of clearspan tents.
1. Customized Design
Remember how we talked about the set size of the construction trailers? That is not what you will find in clearspan tents. In fact, they can be customized to meet your needs. If you are looking for storage solutions that need to be accessible to large machinery and equipment, there is a tent for that. If you are looking for something smaller for office space with flooring and climate control, that is available, too.
Clearspan structures can range in size from 10’ wide to 162’ wide and are created to take your needs into consideration as well as wind load requirements so that you end up with a fully functional, sturdy structure.
2. Save Time and Money
Opting for tents can save you time and money. Transporting the building to the job site – especially if removed – can cost quite a bit when it comes to trailers. Clearspan tents, however, do not. They break down into minimal space making them ideal for transportation. As for time, clearspan tents can get up and running in no time and can be taken down and moved with ease. This means that time and money can be saved using clearspan tents vs. construction trailers.
It should also be noted that these tent structures are designed for energy efficiency. Their fabric is meant to keep the hot weather out in the summer while keeping the heat in during the winter months. And that’s without the use of an HVAC system.
3. Open Foundation Requirements
We briefly discussed how construction trailers require a foundation for safety. Clearspan tents do not. There are no foundation requirements or special rules for the ground. Additionally, there are no guy lines with these tents either. For those who require structures in remote areas and want to minimize their impact on nature, a tent is a way to go.
4. Maintenance Free
Very little upkeep or maintenance is required for clearspan tents. You can use them for extended periods without much effort at all. Which means more focus on the job site and less worry about your buildings.
5. Durability and Strength
Long gone are flimsy fabric tents. Today’s clearspan tent is made to last and stays strong despite things like inclement weather. They are supported by heavy-duty beams made of aluminum and use a thick vinyl fabric that is fire retardant and flexible.
All clearspan tents are designed to withstand high winds and conform to all safety requirements for the International Building Code for temporary structures.
5. Accessorize
Because they come with a great amount of customizability, you are able to accessorize clearspan tents to meet your needs. This means adding flooring, doors or windows (types and placement), lighting, covered walkways, and so forth.
Finding the Right Commercial Solution
Finding the right solution for the needs of job sites and project sites is important. You need to make sure that your buildings are under control for the things that they are needed for — so that your crew can focus on the job they are there to do.
This is the job for a clearspan tent – not construction trailers. With all the benefits that come with the tents – climate control, customizability, accessory options, durability, and more – they are a quick solution that can save both time and money while giving you peace of mind no matter how remote your job site is.
