There’s an increasingly popular trend in the construction industry – prefab shelters (aka modular shelters). According to recent statistics, the market share of modular construction is expected to reach $130 billion by 2023 from $92 billion in 2018. This unprecedented demand is fueled by several factors, including affordability, versatility, and sustainability of the structures. Interestingly, more and more people are opting to use shipping containers in the construction of prefab shelters. With this in mind, this article highlights some of the reasons why shipping containers are the best prefab shelters.
The Customizability of Shipping Containers
Easy and Quick installation
Planning to set up an audio equipment shelter, equipment shelter, electrical control room, or servers in a remote location? If so, consider using repurposed shipping containers as prefab shelters. The structures can be unloaded and set up at the job site in a few hours (or even minutes). You can also design plumbing and power connection ports into the shipping container for seamless installation. All you need is level ground or a pre-poured foundation, and you’re good to go.
Flexible and Versatile
Shipping contains can be modified to meet specific needs – in line with each application. So if you expect to work in a wet area, install waterproof walls and flooring. Other modifications include pest-resistant seals, floor drains, HVAC systems, plug-and-play plumbing/electrical connections, and utility ports built to your specifications.
Durable and Secure Structures
Shipping Containers are Sustainable
What comes to mind when someone mentions ‘eco-friendly’? Most people think in the line of recycling – forgetting the other 2 R’s (Reduce and Reuse). Building prefab shelters out of shipping containers is a great way to reuse them. This reusing also reduces the number of natural resources and building materials used in construction.
Why Wait?
Reach out to Carolina Containers and discover the endless possibilities and versatility of shipping containers. Let us help you leverage the perks of shipping containers to build sustainable, durable, flexible, easy-to-install, and portable prefab shelters today. Call 919-562-9187.