As a group of professionals well-versed in the acronyms of container talk, we long for simple references that make sense as we enjoy a conversation about our industry with buzzwords such as WWT, CW, IICL, and CSC. What about all the other references that keep popping up when an eager prospective client reaches out to …
CE, PE, LEED, ICC, IAS, IBC, IHB, What does it all mean? Read More »
Did you know that the shipping container was invented by an American entrepreneur named Malcolm McLean in 1956? And, it has since transformed the shipping industry and worldwide commerce. Before today’s shipping containers, you transported goods on wooden pallets and in wooden crates. Alternative packaging ways were through boxes, barrels, or just wrapped in sheets. It …
Did you know the word “garage” derives from the French word “garer?” The word means “to park.” According to the latest government statistics, about two-thirds of all U.S. households have a garage or carport. A garage is great for parking and protecting your cars. For many people, a garage is also a great storage area, work area, …
You might have noticed the increased usage of shipping containers in all sorts of creative ways and wondered why that is happening. Well, it’s because repurposing shipping containers for innovative purposes has many benefits. Let’s outline them below, so you can get excited about using shipping containers, no matter where you are in Houston! 1. …
If you are working as a project manager or site manager for a construction site, then you know that you need a clean, quiet space to work in. A place where you can collect your thoughts, especially with all the noise and co-ordinated chaos of a construction site. Working at a makeshift desk in the open …
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The pop-up industry has grown to more than $10 billion in sales in the United States. If you are a retail store thinking about growing your brand visibility and sales, pop-up stores should be on the top of your list. What kind of pop-up store ideas should you consider though? Let’s look below at six viable …
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If you live in Texas, you maybe well aware of how many tornadoes you get annually. In fact, even though tornadoes impact almost every state in the United States, Texas gets the brunt of it, with 140 tornadoes every year. In such a scenario, having a storm shelter where you and your loved ones can …
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You can do a lot with a few shipping containers. Shipping container houses, restaurants, pop-up spaces, and hotels have become extremely popular in the last two decades. It’s a great way to build a small, sustainable structure with low building expenses and an even lower carbon footprint. Until recently, building grander structures with shipping containers …
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There’s lots to think about when you decide to launch a new retail business. First, you’ve got to come up with a great business plan, then find startup capital, build inventory, get registered, and find your employees. Once you’ve got all of that figured out, you still need to decide on a location for your …
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Shipping container tiny homes are a flexible and affordable alternative to conventional houses. They offer a solid, weatherproof structure at a fraction of the price of a traditional build. But what exactly is a shipping container tiny home? Let’s dig into this more and find out. Shipping Container Tiny Homes Basics Tiny homes are houses …
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