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WillScot Blog provides helpful information on mobile office trailers, portable storage units, construction, and industrial and site safety. Here, we are focused on doing one thing very well making it easy for you to get the temporary space and storage you need, configured exactly to your specifications, delivered, and set up so you're ready to work from day one.
WillScot Blog
1M ago
Keeping your jobsite safe and your project on track starts with providing the right safety essentials and training for your team from day one on the job. By adding these four safety essentials to your jobsite you can start creating a safer work environment for your team, customers, and vendors, while meeting your project goals.
1. Personal Protective Equipment
Equipping your team with protective safety gear, such as safety glasses, hard hats, and high visibility safety vests, can help your team stay safe and ready to work throughout the duration of your project. Use this list of PPE and other ..read more
WillScot Blog
4M ago
Digital tools are streamlining processes and boosting efficiency across all facets of the construction industry. As you prepare for 2024, here are some apps that can improve your operations, empower your people, and make sure you’re always Ready to Work.
#1. PROCORE
Procore utilizes AI technologies to automate various steps of construction management, such as document organization, task assignments and change orders. It also allows teams to access project information in real time, including drawings, documents and schedules. Procore can help identify issues early and align teams. It also help ..read more
WillScot Blog
5M ago
When your project is facing a tight budget and even tighter deadlines, your team’s efficiency is the key to success. That’s why it’s important to periodically reevaluate your jobsite and workflow for opportunities to improve onsite productivity. Even minor changes like reorganizing tools or trying a new project management app can improve your overall efficiency and help you stay ready to work at an agile pace.
Below are five different ways to improve the overall efficiency of your jobsite, saving you time and resources so your team can stay focused and productive.
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WillScot Blog
6M ago
Keeping your team safe and your project on track can become even more challenging during the winter season. Before snow, ice and other unexpected elements delay your progress, here are a few ways to prepare your jobsite and keep your team safe, comfortable and productive all season long.
Move Jobsite Valuables Inside – Consider moving all valuable equipment, materials and tools that are exposed to the elements into a dry and covered storage space. Moving your valuable items into an onsite, secure storage container can help maintain quality and avoid having to replace any stolen or weather-wo ..read more
WillScot Blog
6M ago
Safety should be a top priority for nearly any project, no matter the industry. It’s especially important when it comes to keeping your team safe onsite and avoiding OSHA penalties and site closures that can cause your project to fall behind.
FLEX mobile offices provide a safe, immediate workspace for your team that fits even the smallest jobsite and can elevate any industry need. From non-combustible, durable walls to high vision windows, with FLEX you can confidently keep your team safe, comfortable and productive on the job.
4 WAYS FLEX CAN HELP KEEP YOUR TEAM SAFE ONSITE:
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WillScot Blog
7M ago
Maintaining a safe jobsite for your team starts with the workspace you provide. Taking measures to improve air quality in your mobile office can help keep your workers safe, healthy and comfortable on the job, allowing them to focus on the task at hand. This is especially important in areas prone to wildfires or near large urban centers that often experience poor air quality.
To help keep your team safe onsite, especially from allergies, airborne illnesses and air pollutants, now is the perfect time to think about improving the air quality in your mobile workspace. Below are a few easy steps ..read more
WillScot Blog
8M ago
Having the ability to fully customize and maximize your worksite can be essential to setting your project up for success. With movable panels, stackable options and reusable, long-lasting materials, FLEX mobile offices are quickly becoming a go-to temporary workspace solution for a variety of businesses. Below are four diverse industries that utilize FLEX to ensure that their teams are ready to work from day one.
Construction:
Whether it’s a residential project or a commercial construction site, FLEX’s customizable nature makes it easy to expand out or scale up, giving you the ability to conf ..read more
WillScot Blog
10M ago
“Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle.” It’s more than just a mantra: It’s an essential value that should inform how companies do business. For businesses in need of temporary space for their projects, modular buildings help contribute to a circular and sustainable economy by reducing material usage and emissions. Below are a few reasons why modular buildings can be an ideal sustainable solution for projects in construction, hospitality, education, retail and business.
THE SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Sustainability is about stewardship for the next generation. Over t ..read more
WillScot Blog
10M ago
Efficient storage helps ensure easy access to materials, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. With limited space available, it’s essential to optimize your storage methods to maximize efficiency and organization. Below are five practical strategies that can help your team make the most of their storage space.
#1: Use Vertical Storage
One of the most effective ways to maximize onsite storage is by utilizing vertical space. Installing tall shelving units or racks that reach from floor to ceiling allows your team to store materials and equipment efficiently and keeps the ground and surfaces c ..read more
WillScot Blog
11M ago
Whether your mobile office trailer is used as a temporary office, a breakroom or a training area, it’s important to have a maintenance plan in place to keep your modular building functional and safe throughout the spring and summer. Here are five easy ways to keep your space ready to work.
Keep it Cool – Clean air circulation and cooling are critical to both the health and safety of your workforce. To help maintain your HVAC system, change the air conditioning filter every 30 days. Clean the evaporator coil, clear the condenser coil and check and fill HVAC refrigerant as needed. All other air ..read more