“There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.”– Winston Churchill Each passing year brings change. In our previous blog post, we reviewed some of the big stories that helped shape the following industry sectors we serve in 2016: • Construction • Disaster recovery • Education • Energy For the second Read More »
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The Big Stories of 2016 (Part 1)
“The only thing that is constant is change.” – Greek philosopher Heraclitus No matter your industry, change is indeed constant. Whether due to technological improvements, economic forces, political shifts, Mother Nature or simply the maturation of humanity, it’s a safe bet that very little about any business remains stationary for long. WillScot experiences all these Read More »
Virtual Reality: A New Tool for Design and Construction
In a time travel novel written nearly 50 years ago, a scientific research experiment enables the narrator to walk about and interact in his environment as it existed in a previous century. To be sure, there are many dangers inherent in a time travel adventure, but the most impactful one is this: The hero is Read More »
Three Ways Modular Can Power Your Energy Business
Energy is the backbone of society, it is the foundation to just about every facet of private and business life. Whether electricity, wind, water, oil, gas or nuclear, successfully harnessing all-important power sources isn’t easy. That’s why the energy sector is a perfect fit for modular buildings, which can be specifically built to meet the Read More »
Tips To Prepare For Heavy Winter Weather
As wintry weather crescendos in many areas of North America, it is vital to make the necessary preparations to remain safe before, during and after a winter storm. The combination of strong winds, snow, ice and freezing rain can create dangerous conditions, making access to roads, and thus supplies, virtually impossible. Prevention against severe weather Read More »
What is Modular Construction?
Modular, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, simply means “having parts that can be connected or combined in different ways.” Understanding the value of modular construction is, however, a bit more involved. Unlike the majority of buildings constructed onsite, exactly where they live out their usefulness, modular buildings – composed of one or more modules – are Read More »