If you’re looking to build something durable, unique, and affordable, look no further than structures crafted from shipping containers. These versatile building materials can be used for a variety of projects, with the flexibility to create a wide range of custom structures.

Shipping containers can be quite easily repurposed and used as foundational building materials. Also, you’ll have a human habitable structure made from reused materials, helping to facilitate sustainability. The carbon footprint to upcycle excess shipping containers is  many times lower then cutting down trees or mining metals.

So, what can you build with shipping containers, and what are the benefits? To learn everything there is to know about using shipping containers for your building material supply, keep on reading.

Outdoor Bars and Restaurants

Houston and Dallas offer some of the best nightlife in Texas. You can transform shipping containers into stylish, trendy venues, including bars and restaurants.

Not only are shipping containers affordable, but their small and unique look helps draw in customers. Larger restaurants give the appearance of a longer wait time, while shipping container bars open designs make it seem easy for people to grab a bite to eat at their leisure.

Emergency Shelters

Emergency shelters are another excellent use for shipping containers as building materials. Their durability, especially against severe weather, makes them a great option for emergency shelters. There are a variety of ways shipping containers can be easily insulated to provide temporary housing to the homeless or a safe haven during a natural disaster. Shipping containers can swiftly be used to create these shelters, making them an affordable option.

Customizable Homes

A building materials supplier will be able to use shipping containers to build custom homes. Since shipping containers come in a variety of sizes and prices, you can easily customize shipping container(s) to meet any specifications. Shipping containers are easily moveable from one place to another, making them ideal mobile homes. Their durability, versatility, and affordability are great for any budget. Additionally, they can make for a fast completion of a tiny home building project.

Mobile Offices

Another excellent use for shipping containers is mobile container offices. Everything from construction sites to real estate developers can benefit from shipping containers. You can purchase them with electricity and windows, instantly transforming them into a comfortable workspace.  Also, they’re easy to move from one job site to the next and can be customized depending on your needs.

Sustainable Building Materials

There are countless ways to use these versatile building materials. You can use shipping containers to build a bar, restaurant, homeless shelter or house. They also make terrific mobile offices, providing a focused comfortable workspace on any job site.

Contact Equipment Management Services today for a quote and to discuss all your new and used shipping container needs. Whether you’re looking to create a custom home or are looking to expand your business, shipping containers allow you to reuse building materials for a one-of-a-kind structure that’s environmentally and budget-friendly.