Blog Category: WillScot Spotlight

“Penny wise, pound foolish” The above quote, attributed to English scholar Robert Burton in 1621, still applies after almost 400 years: skimp now and pay later. If you’re new to construction project management and to the value of temporary modular space, welcome! Many have been in your shoes before and most have learned the hard Read More »

Convenience is one of the buzz words surrounding products and services geared to making your customers’ experience a happy one.   If we jumped into the time machine and returned to 1927 we would find an early 20th century entrepreneurial example of selling convenience. Joe Thompson worked for the Southland Ice Company in Dallas and Read More »

Did you know that Baltimore was the first American city to illuminate its streets with gas lanterns in 1816? Today, we take light for granted but imagine what a tremendous impact that had on city life in the nineteenth century. The only way we ever experience the lack of comforting light is when power is Read More »

Welcome to 2016. If you’re like a lot of people, you resolved to simplify and streamline aspects of your life – whether it’s reducing your waistline or getting rid of clutter around the house. Lately, the trend toward downsizing also seems to extend to footprints. From tiny homes to tiny community centers and classrooms, many Read More »

Destruction caused by humans can be just as damaging to your business as any natural disaster. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 40 percent of businesses affected by a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen. Despite this high percentage, nearly two-thirds of the respondents to an Ad Council survey reported that they do not Read More »