10 08, 2020

A Hot Gallery of Modular Buildings for Whatcom Fire District

Nathalia and Jorge2025-02-10T02:42:21+00:00

Majestic snow-covered mountains and pristine glacial rivers dominate the landscape of Whatcom County, Washington. A part of the old Oregon trail, the breathtaking vastness of the land symbolizes everything that was, at one time, daunting, and is currently an awe-inspiring trait of the American West.

It is in this natural fortress that the Whatcom County Fire Department operates its 21 districts. We are proud that these ultra-essential workers, operating in a such a demanding place in such a demanding career, have chosen Aries for their crew quarters and office spaces.

A panoramic shot of a square modular building, its front door is open. Next to the door is a sign that says “training and main offices.” In the gravel parking lot in front of the building are potted plants. The building has a set of large square windows along the side and front face, and behind the building is a forest of tall pine trees.

Previous blogs have listed the many benefits of modular buildings, but this project in particular highlights the durability of Aries modular buildings. Because they are made in controlled conditions and designed for transportation, modular buildings are built sturdier than traditional constructions. In Whatcom County, the fire departments chose Aries buildings that would be able to withstand both the natural elements as well as the wear-and-tear associated with a job full of heavy equipment and dynamic tasks.

A panoramic shot of the exterior of two modular buildings, the nearest one with big square windows, a door on each side, a concrete patio, and a driveway. There is a yellow-green grass lawn and behind the buildings can be seen electric wires, pine trees, and small, round mountains.

“Building looks great!”

Modular construction’s advance into the 21^st century, has ushered in an age of turn-key solutions.

The facilities installed for the Whatcom County Fire Department came ready-to-go with electrical wiring, air conditioning, and other amenities. The ease of set-up saved time and caused minimal on-site disruption.

Another strength highlighted by the Whatcom project is the variability of Aries buildings. The interior modular buildings can be custom designed to meet the needs of customers. Our representatives enjoy participating in the “pre-build” creative process. At this initial stage, Aries partners with local customers to understand their vision and provide them with buildings that are custom designed for their purposes.

The Whatcom County Fire Department was looking for broad, ample spaces perfect for communication and a friendly environment.

In Whatcom County, a place that knows a thing or two about beauty, the fire department expressed satisfaction in the aesthetic quality of the buildings: “They look great!” The buildings installed in Whatcom feature ash-colored exteriors with fern colored roofs that complement the beautiful natural backdrop of pine trees and rounded foothills of the fire department’s district 14.

A rectangular, modular building bordered with a concrete walkway and with large square windows along both visible sides, sits in front of a blue, partially clouded sky and tall, slim pine trees with a grass lawn in front.

At Aries, we are particularly proud of our buildings’ use in educational, medical, first responders, military, and civil service. As a GSA-approved vendor, we provide buildings to all government sectors and continue to focus on quality for our civil workers. Through quality, customizable turn-key solutions our representatives can create the perfect modular building for government agencies. Contact us today!

ABOUT ARIES

Aries has offices and operates in all regions across the U.S., including the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Southeast, the Midwest, South Central, the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, and Canada. For this reason, Aries features its modular short- and long-term housing in several locations across North America.

Aries sells prefabricated office buildings to be used as construction offices, portable school classrooms, mobile hospitals, workforce housing at oil pipeline sites, storage containers, and for disaster recovery relief, but we’d love to help you buy one for any purpose at all! We offer full turnkey solutions with exceptional customer service and robust financing options. We pride ourselves on combining product quality, design expertise, technical and financial innovation, and strategy that has already established us a first choice to customers.

Become a customer today! Visit Aries: www.ariesbuildings.com, or call (U.S.) 1-888-598-8869. You can also contact us via our website, or request a quote here.

A Hot Gallery of Modular Buildings for Whatcom Fire DistrictNathalia and Jorge2025-02-10T02:42:21+00:00

4 08, 2020

VisionARIES – Q&A with Mary Grim(Spotlight)

catheryn2023-09-01T20:18:16+00:00

• Your formal title at Aries – Regional Administrator

• Your job duties & responsibilities – Administrative support to the sales and project management team in PNW and Canada

• How long have you been at Aries? Five and a half years

• Where did you work prior to Aries; was it in the same industry or something totally different? I have been working in the modular industry since 1998

• When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing? I am lucky to live in Bend, OR where my family and I love to explore the forest in our backyard

• Hometown? Montclair, CA

• Family, children? I have been married to my husband Ryan for 8 years. We have two daughters, Hattie is 5 and Frankie is 2.

• What would “your perfect day” consist of? My perfect day would involve fresh air and sunshine with my little family.

• What’s your favorite part about working for Aries so far? My favorite part about working at Aries is the collaborative culture. Everyone is eager to work together to do the right thing rather than doing things as they have always been done out of habit.

• What sets Aries apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things? Aries customer service sets us apart from our competitors. Every member of the team is a simple phone call away and eager to do what it takes to satisfy the customer’s needs.

• What do you hope to bring to Aries in terms of leadership and company culture? I hope that my 20+ years in the industry, and my enthusiasm to problem-solve are a positive contribution to the team.

• If you weren’t working for Aries, what job would you probably have? I would probably still work in some sort of construction. Its never boring! I still learn something new every day.

• What do you think the future holds for Aries? I see a lot of opportunity for growth, both in the marketplace and in the Aries team.

VisionARIES – Q&A with Mary Grim(Spotlight)catheryn2023-09-01T20:18:16+00:00

1 08, 2020

Construction Trailers & Modular Offices Delivered Quick!

Nathalia and Jorge2025-03-24T18:20:14+00:00

Behind a temporary metal fence, a three-story modular building is being assembled, the square modules are stacked on top of each other in 5 aligned rows, are covered in white wrap, and have one large window or two small windows in each section, while in front of the building an orange crane sits at rest.

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The well, the watering-hole, the water cooler. The Roman baths, the marketplace, the town square. The boardroom, the oval office, the town-hall. Churches, bars, restaurants, and stadiums. The world moves to the rhythm of shared physical spaces and the conversations they contain.

Construction companies that tap into this rhythm can improve their bottom line. By converting their work environments to be worker-friendly with portable offices, companies produce tenfold benefits in exchange for the investment. Some of these benefits include positive atmospheres, clear communication, safety, worker morale, and efficiency.

The most fundamental building block for creating a good physical meeting space is of course, the space itself. Thankfully, climate-controlled, ample, customizable buildings with modern amenities are accessible to everyone thanks to modular technology. Through assembly line, factory-controlled production, modular buildings defy traditional limits and allow customers access to high quality buildings at an affordable price.

Best of all, the relocatable buildings can be leased, and can be delivered quick, in as little as 24 hours.

In the past, we have written about worker safety and morale. The construction industry has risks and demands that call for on-site offices. Alert workers are more likely to stay ahead of the risks, whether it is inclement weather, long hours, or long hours operating heavy machinery. In addition, it helps reduce the workplace stress associated with these risks.

On the other hand, construction offices help solve inefficiency issues that slow down the project workflow. Studies show that up to 60% of construction worker time is wasted (CCMI), in large part due to failures in communication and coordination. On-site offices on construction sites provide workers a place to take much needed breaks, engineers a place to plan, and clients a place to meet.

The best indicator of the success of construction offices is our happy clients. Recently, our representatives were able to work with two return partners, Skybeck Builder (pictured below) and Weis. Having already enjoyed the benefits of modular construction offices, they were very happy with their new buildings, delivered right on time.

Mobile office with metal stairs and blue sky, on a sunny day.

“We set it all up, and when they are done with the job, we come pick it up, get it out of the way and move on to another site,” says Richard Stephens, a veteran of the industry.

Physical spaces that bring us together to shake hands and make eye contact become more than the sum of their parts. Think of the way a Bostonian may speak of Fenway Park or the cultural significance of town squares and parade grounds. These spaces, and all the data on the construction industry, point to the necessity of social spaces in our workspaces, creating happier, safer, and more efficient workplaces.

At Aries, we hope to make this ideal a reality with our wide range of modular spaces perfect for any need. The construction trailers, modular offices, and GLO come ready-to-go with everything you need to begin operating as soon as the building touches down on your site.

Whether a place to meet and greet clients, bring all the players of the project to the same table, or simply as the central hub of moral support for the workers, these offices are a game changer.

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Construction Trailers & Modular Offices Delivered Quick!Nathalia and Jorge2025-03-24T18:20:14+00:00