Teaching in a Modular Classroom? Make the Most of Your Environment
As schools around the United States are pressed for space and operating on a limited budget, many are turning toward portable classrooms as a solution to their space problems. If you’re teaching in a modular classroom or portable classroom this year, then you may feel overwhelmed or off-balance, especially if it’s your first time doing […]
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Should You Choose Modular or Traditional Construction?
The concept of modular buildings has been around for a long time. The uses for modular construction are many, and the building technique can be employed to create hospitals, offices, schools, and more. There are a plethora of benefits that the modular construction process boasts over traditional construction, and modular construction can be a great […]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portable Classrooms
Modular and mobile classrooms help schools ease overcrowding, react rapidly to an increase in enrollment, and provide learning space during building renovations. Portable classrooms provide the optimal educational experience for students and teachers and help save money while adapting to your growing needs. At Satellite Shelters, we offer both new and used portable classrooms to […]
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Both mobile office trailers and modular buildings are ideal ways for organizations and facilities to add functional space to their business. These two types of structures are similar in that they are: Constructed in a factory-controlled setting Adaptable to meet diverse industry needs Installed on-site in a short amount of time Available to rent, lease, […]
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How Modular Construction Is Helping the Renewable Energy Industry
Nations around the world are generating an increasingly higher proportion of renewable energy. In fact, some in-depth studies predict that within the next 30 years, it would be possible for the world to fully transition to renewable energy sources. Namely, solar- and wind-powered energy would lead a large part of this shift and even create […]
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How Satellite Shelters Can Help Different Industries
Modular buildings have a variety of benefits over traditional construction. They can be installed much faster, and many modular buildings are actually cheaper to install than their traditional counterpart. But those benefits aren’t the only reasons why modular buildings are a great solution. Here at Satellite Shelters, we’ve worked with a wide range of industries, […]
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How to Prep Your Job Site Before a Mobile Office Trailer Delivery
When renting a mobile office, it’s crucial to properly prepare your job site for the delivery of your unit. Preparing your job site can be completed in a few simple steps and will save you from future problems—not to mention safety risks—that could arise. Whether you’re expecting mobile buildings, modular offices, or a portable office, […]
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We Are Winners | Satellite Shelters Core Values
At Satellite Shelters, we conduct ourselves by a specific set of Core Values. These values are proudly displayed in every interaction that we have with customers, vendors, and fellow employees. Satellite set out on a mission to drill down into each of these values and learn how they resonated with members of our leadership team. […]
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Satellite Shelters Wins 2021 MBI Relocatable Educational Building Award
We are proud to announce that Satellite Shelters has won First Place for the 2021 MBI Relocatable Educational Building Under 10,000 Sq.Ft. 25 years after their original project was completed, the Owatonna Head Start Daycare reached out to rekindle their partnership with Satellite Shelters and make their dreams of a new facility a reality. The […]
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Restroom Options for Mobile Office Trailers
With so many options to choose from when selecting a mobile office for your jobsite, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. What size do I need? Will I want private offices? How many desks will my employees need? What are my options for restrooms? Deciding which restroom you need for your jobsite is a significant factor […]
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