8 09, 2020

Delivering Construction Office Trailers in Texas and Beyond!

catheryn2020-09-08T21:05:02+00:00

A relocatable building, which is still on a flatbed truck with wheels that can be seen underneath, is ready to be set down on a dirt patch in San Marcos beside a long straight road, underneath a blue, cloudy sky, and a large water tower that can be seen in the distance.

Construction companies know as much as anyone about getting things done.

It is no small feat to coordinate all the moving parts of a construction project. Providers, workers, engineers, surveyors, and clients must synchronize their movements, while battling stringent deadlines and unpredictable weather. In one of the most dangerous modern professions, communication and concentration not only determine the success of projects, but the safety of the workers.

Cue construction office trailers. These hallmarks of construction sites are the lubricants for the machine. From on-site meetings, to breakrooms, and security deposits, on-site modular offices are an all-in-one solution for keeping projects on-time and safe.

In San Antonio, this picture shows the corner of a relocatable building on concrete blocks, the air conditioning unit is affixed on the end of the building, and a metal ramp leading up to the door of the building can be seen in the frame, all on a flat, gravel dirt patch. A red trailer hitch is in the foreground near the end with the AC.

However, construction companies looking for the best modular providers know getting quality buildings is only half the battle. In an industry where efficiency matters, modular providers must set themselves apart through high levels of professionalism and commitment.

Case and point, Aries’ recent construction office deliveries to San Marcos, Austin, and San Antonio in Texas. The end result? Happy customers.

Industry veteran Richard “Dee” Stephens II gives some crucial insights into what it takes. He has come to understand that it is all about relationship and trust.

Take the NRP Group, for example. Aries had become a preferred provider, with multiple Aries’ relocatable buildings out with the constructor.

“When they call, I’m right there,” says Stephens.

And knowing they can count on him goes a long way. For example, because of COVID mandates, construction companies have had to set up several protocols. Dee makes sure that every time he has contact with the client, he is compliant and efficient to avoid any snags.

“They also like the buildings are some of the newest in the industry,” he says, commenting on the reason Aries’ offices are in such high demand, not only in Texas, but throughout North America.

A light grey construction office building raised above the ground on concrete blocks, with a large air-conditioning unit on the end of the building, is on a dirt patch with green trees and a cloudy, blue sky in the background.

This type of attention to detail and focus on relationship has allowed Aries to be a trusted partner to the NRP Group and other top companies such as Bartlett Cocke and the Maker Brothers. They can count on Aries to always be attentive and cause minimal disruption at the jobsite so that the construction projects can continue unmolested. Successful construction office delivery is as much about seamlessness in the service as it is in the quality of the buildings.

As the Maker Brothers’ multimillion-dollar complex goes up in Austin, Aries is proud to continue its tradition of service based on quality, trust, and quick delivery. With offices not only in use in Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio, but around North America, Aries is always ready to respond.

ABOUT ARIES – Aries’ parent company, Reliant Asset Management, is a leading specialty rental company providing premier modular space solutions to customers throughout North America. From remote workforce housing to single- and multi-story buildings for growing businesses and organizations, Reliant Asset Management and its subsidiaries support a wide range of modular needs including design, manufacturing, transportation, construction, and financing. Aries does not just PROVIDE extended stay modular accommodations; Aries MAKES modular buildings… and provides everything from A-Z when it comes to modular solutions.

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.

Delivering Construction Office Trailers in Texas and Beyond!catheryn2020-09-08T21:05:02+00:00

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

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.

Need a Modular Office Delivered Fast?

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

20 07, 2020

Need Additional Space In Response to New Social Norms? Aries Can Help!

catheryn2020-11-16T23:49:48+00:00

An infographic comprised mostly of Aries’ company colors; burgundy, black and white, featuring images depicting medical facilities, office trailers, portable labs, and modular classrooms with Aries’ phone number (1-888-598-6689) and a headline that reads, “Need Additional Space In Response to New Social Norms? Aries Can Help!”

Aries can provide a wide scope of customizable options to meet all your temporary and/or permanent modular building needs:

Modular healthcare offices
Temporary medical facilities
Portable hospitals
Medical laboratories
Rehabilitation
Assisted living
Company or independent clinics
Wellness centers
Any other custom facility

As you can see, Aries understands that our industry has a special role to fulfill in crisis relief. Committed to bringing space solutions post Covid-19 and always, Aries offers fast delivery on emergency response buildings and space solutions to implement social distancing. Call us today! 1-888-598-6689

Need Additional Space In Response to New Social Norms? Aries Can Help!catheryn2020-11-16T23:49:48+00:00

7 07, 2020

The Positive Impact of Modular Building in 2020

catheryn2020-08-06T04:00:42+00:00

A slanted birds eye view of a compound of rectangular, trailer, portable buildings with red crosses on the top, and a few cars parked, and a fence around the compound.

A Silent Sentinel

Prefabricated buildings have witnessed the slow rise of humanity from the Serengeti in Africa, to the migrations across Europe and Asia, and finally into the Americas. They have been present in different forms –tents, houses, hospitals – at many of the pivotal moments of human history: silent sentinels accompanying the progress of humanity through the unpredictable swells of time. The youngest cousin to prefabrication, Modular construction, has been around since the Early Modern Period, interwoven into the technological leaps of the last centuries.

In and of themselves, Modular buildings are a construct of human imagination, and as such reveal a lot about the human psyche and the environmental contexts that shaped humanity through its long history. In short, they reveal the essential entrepreneurial spirit of humanity that is always active but is particularly capable of elevating itself to new height in times of crisis.

Modular Buildings in 2020 and the COVID-19 Crisis

In a gym with green floor and the lines for a basketball court, a line of medics in white, protective medical suites with masks and protective glasses and grey covering for their shows look at the camera while military guards mill about around them.

The decades leading up to 2020 were times of relative tranquility for the modular industry. Amazing new uses of the technology were seen across the Globe. Modular skyscrapers rose higher than ever before, and turn-key modules became more sophisticated and fine-tuned, offering customers fully functional buildings delivered to their door. The human entrepreneurial spirit was on full display, making modular technology faster, smarter, safer, and greener.

Without a doubt, 2020 marked a break from the previous decades for the modular industry. Although modular buildings have always been on the front line of disaster relief, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that paralyzed the world was unique in its global scope.

Medical, educational, and research facilities required upgrades to meet new social distancing guidelines and remain functional. Modular buildings were the obvious solution for many industries looking for temporary, leased, customizable, and ready-to-use facilities that could be quickly installed with minimal disturbance.

Times like 2020 give us in the modular industry a renewed belief in our work and in the power of our buildings to help solve some of the day’s most pressing needs.

Portable classrooms, emergency buildings, and temporary space solutions have become critical components for allowing communities to establish a sense of normality amid the crisis. At Aries, we hope that our products help supply a sense of normalcy and help those facing new obstacles reestablish themselves and find a way forward.

About Aries- At Aries, we believe there’s nothing more important than consistent delivery of exceptional service, dependability, and innovation. Aries promotes our philosophy of achieving together by learning from our clients, ensuring the development of mutually rewarding results and outcomes. All under Aries’ roof, we offer: design/build engineering, in-house manufacturing, in-house transportation arm, construction services and general construction, civil work, land development, and capital/finance leasing. 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.

The Positive Impact of Modular Building in 2020catheryn2020-08-06T04:00:42+00:00

22 06, 2020

Ten Article Picks about Schools and COVID-19

catheryn2024-10-16T23:49:36+00:00

A teacher prepares her classroom by measuring to make sure there is enough space between the desks in order to comply with social distance guidelines.

As the school year has come to a close, school administrators, teachers, and parents are finding that there is little to no information regarding what school will look like come the fall of 2020. We’ve decided to compile a list of articles and links to make it easier for those of you seeking information about the possible classroom social distancing guidelines, etc., for next year’s school year.

Between 0 and 100%: Texas schools weigh the odds of students returning this fall. A journalistic piece in the Texas Tribune that presents the possibilities that schools are weighing: year-round-school, staggered schedules, online learning, and more.
TEA COVID-19 Health Resources or TEA COVID-19 Support and Guidance. Both links are to the Texas Education Agency. The first gives information outlining the public health situation that COVID-19 potentially presents in school settings and social distancing and other health guidelines. The second provides more specific details about the flow of information from the governor to the school districts about the 2020-2021 school year.
Coronavirus technical guidance for schools, workplaces, and institutions. An important page on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website that provides information about the prevention and control of COVD-19 in schools.
Getting your school ready. A PDF booklet created by the WHO with key messages, actions, and checklists for each age group.
COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Return to in-person education schools. Here, the American Academy of Pediatrics provides extensive information about what schools should take into consideration when they reopen, including physical health, mental health, nutrition, special populations, and more.
Schools reopening has not triggered rise in COVID-19 cases, EU ministers told. A journalistic piece in the Guardian that reports that the French education minister says it’s more dangerous to keep children at home, rather than going back to school.
How feasible are school reopening plans for the fall? Education Dive explores the feasibility of the many plans and ideas for schools reopening.
When will schools reopen? As part of The Cut series in the New York Magazine, this piece discusses the nuanced issues with schools reopening, and it also provides links to other sources about this matter.

A floor plan of a modular classroom that provides enough space that students can sit six feet away from one another.

Although there is a lot of news about what a school reopen might look like, and there are lots of helpful guidelines, there aren’t, so far, any specific lists of proven viable solutions. We here at Aries thought we would feature what we can do to help school districts and administrations with a solution to this issue.

Portable educational buildings have long been the answer to the problem of overcrowded classrooms. Aries now sees portable educational buildings as the perfect solution for schools to practice the safe and healthy guidelines recommended by the CDC. Aries is here for you during this time. We can meet all of your portable classroom needs and offer speedy delivery. You can option to move offices or nurse’s rooms outside, with our one- or two-office floor plans. You can choose various modular classrooms from our several one-classroom floor plans. We also have four classroom buildings, six classroom buildings, and extended double and multi-unit portables, should you plan to move several classrooms outside the main building.

For more examples of floor plans of our prefabricated classrooms, please visit our space solutions for social distancing page.

A beautiful aerial view of one of Aries’ award winning portable classroom campuses consisting of over twelve large grey and burgundy modular complexes at Austin ISD in Houston, Texas on a sunny day.

ABOUT ARIES

Aries is owned by Reliant Asset Management, a leading specialty rental company providing premier modular space solutions to customers throughout North America. From remote workforce housing to single and multi-story buildings for growing businesses and organizations, Reliant Asset Management and its subsidiaries support a wide range of modular needs including design, manufacturing, transportation, construction, and financing. Aries doesn’t just PROVIDE extended stay modular accommodations, Aries MAKES modular buildings…and provides everything from A-Z when it comes to modular solutions.

Become a customer today! Visit Aries: www.ariesbuildings.com or call (U.S.) 1-888-598-6689. You can also contact us via our website, or request a quote here.

Ten Article Picks about Schools and COVID-19catheryn2024-10-16T23:49:36+00:00

18 06, 2020

Aries Provides Temporary Housing for Renewable Energy and Seasonal Workers

catheryn2024-10-16T23:14:12+00:00

Two venerable energy workers in yellow vests and blue helmets installing solar panels under a blue sky with a mountain range in the distance behind them.

While many citizens have either lost their jobs or have begun to work from home, the renewable energy and the agricultural sector are thriving, as both provide products that have become two of the essential daily needs of Americans: food and energy.

From avocados in California, apples in Washington, grapefruit in Texas, corn in Iowa, and blueberries in Maine, migrant workers generally travel from state to state to help harvest vegetables and other produce according to the optimal time of the season for each ripe and ready crop. This work is temporary, but very difficult, what better way to reward these essential seasonal employees than with comfortable housing?

According to the Environmental Defense Fund, “[the] renewable energy sector employs 777,000 people, roughly the same as the U.S. telecommunications industry. Bioenergy – which comes from organic material – remains the largest employer, while the solar industry is second.

The most rapid renewable energy job growth has come from the solar and wind sectors, which rose by 24.5 percent and 16 percent, respectively, from 2016 to 2017.” Like seasonal farmworkers, renewable energy workers travel to locations far from their home in order to install energy storage systems and advanced, modern power grids. They also construct and install energy-efficient equipment. Another highly respected, but also potentially backbreaking job, renewable energy workers, too, deserve a comfortable place to rest their heads each night.

Seasonal farmworkers picking vegetables with a grove of trees in the distance behind them and a clear, blue sky above them.

Aries is a full-service provider of residential housing with a focus on quality, value, delivery, and service. We understand the large scale housing needs of remote labor industries, like renewable energy and seasonal farm work. Composed of engineering, manufacturing, facility management, and sales professionals, our experienced team takes great pride in meeting the needs of remote residential housing construction and delivery. Aries can help you design, install, and operate the best possible accommodation for your project.

No matter how remote the location or challenging the environment, Aries can design, manufacture, and install a workforce housing complex that is specialized for harsh winter climates. Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art warmth and self-sufficiency through extended periods of extreme weather. We offer cozy sleeping accommodations, commercial kitchens, dining halls, recreation & workout facilities, restrooms & showers, offices, conference rooms, and laundry facilities. Our self-sufficient remote cold climate camp designs can, by request, include a sewage treatment plant and enough generator power for the entire complex.

We also have a deep understanding of remote desert camps, or extreme hot weather workforce housing. By offering a large menu of entertainment, dining, and fitness amenities to help your workers get a good night’s sleep, we hope to increase the productivity and focus of your workers, so that they can do the best job possible.

Here are some of the services that our temporary housing suites include:

Land sourcing and development
Camp design
Building engineering
Custom and ready-made floor plans
Remote site readiness
In-house manufacturing
Delivery and installation
Camp operations
Extended product warranty
Project financing

Aries has thought of everything in order to make it easier for you! Companies must also provide food services and other accommodations for the workers, often for extended periods of time, and, so, here are some of the other special amenities that Aries also offers:

Food service and housekeeping
Security and transportation services
Laundry and tailoring services
Waste management
Vector control
Labor support and supply
Tailor-made maintenance
Contracts
Power transmission and design including generators

A row of Aries workforce housing units, white with blue panels, with satellite dishes and mechanical air handlers attached to the ends.

ABOUT ARIES

Become a customer today! Visit Aries: www.ariesbuildings.com, or call (U.S.) 1-888-598-6689. You can also contact us via our website, or request a quote here.

Aries Provides Temporary Housing for Renewable Energy and Seasonal Workerscatheryn2024-10-16T23:14:12+00:00

19 05, 2020

VisionARIES – Q&A with Tom Pieper (Spotlight)

catheryn2023-09-01T20:18:23+00:00

Your formal title at Aries: Territory Sales Manager
Your job duties & responsibilities: Business Development, Customer Service, Fleet management and further development of customer rlationships for Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado.

How long have you been at Aries? 6 Weeks

Where did you work prior to Aries; was it in the same industry or something totally different?

I started with GE Capital Modular Space March 23 rd of 1993, two weeks prior to my first daughter being born. I started with Aries on that same daughter’s birthday, 27 years later. Through several mergers and acquisitions, I ended up with Willscot. I spent nearly all of that time in sales but actually started as a branch manager. That time spent as a branch manager helped me learn what customers really expect from a modular provider.

When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing? Spending time with my family, working around the house and on my mustang project.

Hometown? Dunbar, Nebraska, but have now spent 35 years in Missouri. I wear red during football season on Saturday AND Sunday.
Family, children? I have been married to my wife Shauna for 32 years. We have two daughters, Shelby Schisler of Orlando Florida and Taylor Pieper of Kansas City, Missouri.
What would “your perfect day” consist of? A good cup of coffee , closing a deal, DJIA up 200 and a long drive in my mustang with my wife. Spend the evening at a small venue with live music.

What’s your favorite part about working for Aries so far? Simply stated the people. Everyone has been very helpful.

What sets Aries apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things? Leadership, knowledge, experience and desire to provide a high level of customer service.

What do you hope to bring to Aries in terms of leadership and company culture? The ability to think “outside the box” and uncover additional opportunities within every deal.

If you weren’t working for Aries, what job would you probably have? Operating my own small construction company.

What do you think the future holds for Aries?

Consolidation within the market has created large gaps in customer needs and service. We are perfectly positioned to capitalize on that demand.

Is there anything we didn’t bring up that you’d like to talk about? The relationships we develop with customers today hold the key to our future.

VisionARIES – Q&A with Tom Pieper (Spotlight)catheryn2023-09-01T20:18:23+00:00

18 05, 2020

What Industries Are Best Suited for Fast Modular Building?

Nathalia and Jorge2025-02-08T00:29:15+00:00

An upward-facing photo of a mid-sized building with rectangular modules jutting out at alternate angles between white, load-bearing columns with a blue sky and clouds above.

Most people associate modular construction with certain industries, such as the construction, education, health, and energy sectors. The efficiency and durability of modular buildings make them dominant products that are extremely useful in these fast-paced industries.

However, modular construction can be found in the unlikeliest of places, such as residential homes, governmental buildings, and skyscrapers. Other industries such as the hospitality, restaurant, and disaster relief industries have also begun taking advantage of the time and cost savings offered by the prefabrication industry.

In the following list, we illuminate some of the most astonishing uses of modular building in six different industries.

Health Industry

In the mid-1800’s, the Florence Nightingale-associated Renkioi Hospital proved to be a great success. During the Crimean war, this modular hospital saved, by a factor of 10, more lives when compared to the other British hospital in use, the Scutari Hospital.

A detailed sketch of Renkioi Hospital showing a large building with multiple wings surrounded by smaller square buildings with gable roofs in rows, a few larger buildings, and several tents all at the base of a large mountain while people on horses move about.

Fast forward to 2020, and the same formula for the rapid construction of modern hospitals is still being applied. Today, the healthcare industry represents the third largest consumer of modular products, behind the commercial and educational sectors. For example, the modular industry made possible the construction of a 300,000 square foot hospital in only 6 days. The prefabricated modules housed over 1,000 patients fighting the most recent coronavirus in Wuhan, China. Here in the United States, portable clinics, modular hospitals, and emergency portable housing facilities are literally “saving the day” as there is no time for traditional construction amidst a pandemic.

More than anything, modular hospitals prove just how specialized modular buildings can become; as well as treating large amounts of critically ill and injured patients with little disruption and when time is tantamount.

Education

Education centers all around the world benefit from permanent buildings and temporary accommodation buildings. Labs, modular classrooms, offices, gyms, and locker-rooms have all been built using prefabrication. The education industry represents the second biggest consumer of modular products.

A rectangular picture, in shades of blue, which shows a blackboard with geometric figures and diagrams in front of which is the torso of a student wearing a denim jacket and blue shirt holding a large, open book in their hands.

For example, in London in just one year the Apex Towers were constructed as student housing. Rising 29 stories and containing 580 units for student living, Apex Towers highlights one of the strengths of off-site manufacture which is the non-intrusive nature of its operation. A reporter for Construction Manager Magazine stated, “I have been on-site for over an hour and during that time I have only seen a handful of operatives, working from mast climbers on the façade, a few site managers, and just two lorry deliveries, each carrying one piece of cargo.”

Despite the low activity level, the tower was built at dizzying speed thanks to turn-key modules that were delivered ready for use, foregoing the need for installation of sinks, bathrooms, electrical finishes, water pipes, sockets, or light switches.

The streamlined architecture also highlights the modular industry’s venture towards more customizable structures that fit the personality of clients.

Construction

Traditional and modular construction have a long history of working together. For example, on most traditional construction sites, a portable, modular office can be found on-site.

A digital rendering of a large, grey trailer office along the length of which are a few sets of thin rectangular windows, and two short staircases with railings leading to two white doors.

In addition, many builders use hybrid projects that place modular buildings alongside traditional construction. Clients appreciate the choice of having these portable solutions paired with more permanent buildings. Relocatable buildings also are in high demand next to traditional construction.

In New York, condos worth between 2 million to 2.5 million on the market have been built using hybrid construction. The rooms themselves were manufactured off-site, but the outside façade is designed and built in a traditional manner to give it a unique and personalized feel.

Hospitality

A wide shot of a luxury hotel’s reception area, showing two chandeliers, a lounge with a long, brown couch, a coffee table, and two armchairs, a long, open hall with shiny marble floors, in the middle of which a woman wearing a skirt is standing and checking in to the hotel with the help of a greeter behind the hotel counter.

The modular industry’s speed and cost advantages are well known. But can prefabricated buildings be a luxury product with top notch quality? Yes, according to Marriott International.

With 14% of the market, Marriott International is the biggest player in the luxury hotel industry. In many ways, they set the pace for other hotel chains, creating best practices that will be followed by competitors. That is why when they built the world’s tallest modular hotel in New York City, they lauded it as a “game-changing symbol” for the industry. As reported by Forbes:

According to Julia Brenner’s article in Forbes.com, “The New Marriot in Manhattan is the World’s Tallest Modular Hotel”: “[T]raditional construction times] have increased by as much as 50 percent since 2011. In addition to shorter build times, [Marriott International] has found that modular construction has additional benefits, such as reduced curbside waste and noise disruption, while resulting in an end product that is higher quality due to the factory-level precision used to create each guest room module.”

In 2018, the hospitality industry represented the fourth largest consumer of modular products. When the doors to the B1M open this year, the hospitality industry will be well on its way to closing the gap between itself and the third-place healthcare industry.

Governmental Buildings

Created to house the 1851 World’s Fair, the Crystal Palace in London awed visitors with its splendid glass ceiling. Spectacularly, the iron frames and modular construction allowed the Crystal Palace to be built in only 190 days, a mind-boggling figure.

An artistically rendered view of the length of the Crystal Palace in London which showcases a glass ceiling with iron lattice and thin iron columns; the palace is full of spectators in long dresses and elegant suits milling around statues of horses, fountains, paintings, and showcase tables.

Today, modular buildings are a staple on many government properties, from national parks to visitor centers, DOTs, fire departments, and police buildings.

Energy Sector

Modular homes have always existed in the frontier. They were present in 1670 colonial Massachusetts, in California during the Gold Rush, and even now on the frontiers of North America, where the energy sector drills the oil that powers society.

In less than half the time of traditional projects, modular builders such as Aries Residential Suites construct whole neighborhoods with all the complexity and comforts found at home. Amenities of a workforce housing neighborhood include cafeterias, theater rooms, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, and the staff to manage it all.

A tiny brown house with a gable roof, raised on short wooden stilts, with a wide front porch, two windows on either side of the door, and a grill on the front porch.

What the Future Holds

Without a doubt, industry leaders are turning towards modular buildings. They’re finding competitive advantages in mature industries through utilizing modular construction, overcoming some of the traditional limits of traditional construction. Today, companies can take advantage of time, precision, and cost savings without sacrificing on quality and customization.

At Aries, we hope to keep companies at the forefront of the modular revolution.

About Aries

At Aries, we believe there’s nothing more important than consistent delivery of exceptional service, dependability, and innovation. Aries promotes our philosophy of achieving together by learning from our clients, ensuring the development of mutually rewarding results and outcomes. All under Aries’ roof, we offer: design/build engineering, in-house manufacturing, an in-house transportation arm, construction services and general construction, civil work, land development, and capital/finance leasing. Become a customer today!

Visit Aries: www.ariesbuildings.com or call (U.S.) 1-888-598-6689.

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11 05, 2020

Fast Temporary Classrooms from Aries’ Online Inventory

Patton2024-07-05T20:47:54+00:00

The inside of an Aries portable gymnasium with several windows with natural light pouring in and colorful cones set up for exercise. On the right of this image is the exterior of a bright red 2-story modular classroom with a blue sky and beautiful fall foliage in the background.

Before the pandemic, the term “social distancing” had an entirely different meaning than it does today. Many school districts are planning how they will approach classroom social distancing in the future. Aries offers a wide variety of space solutions for education with swift delivery based on current inventory. Here is more information about why portable classrooms for rent provide quality extra space, even before COVID-19 was part of the global vocabulary:

The Growing Demand for Portable Classrooms

Portable classrooms are a beneficial alternative to traditionally constructed school buildings and classrooms. They are affordable, quickly manufactured, and a convenient solution to the space challenge many schools face nationwide. Some of the main challenges schools currently face include:

Providing enough space for a growing student body
Construction when school is in session
Completing construction quickly to accommodate new incoming students
Cost of construction
Space for administrative professionals

A modular classroom is a building that is constructed off-site in a factory setting. Instead of bringing the construction materials to the site to begin construction, the building is constructed beforehand in a manufacturing facility. Upon completion, the classroom is then shipped to its future location.

The inside of an Aries portable classroom, complete with long, wood-topped tables, black chairs, a lighting system, and several windows with natural light pouring in.

The Benefits Modular Classrooms Provide for Schools

Portable classrooms provide several benefits to school districts, including:

Flexibility

Modular classrooms, also known as portable classrooms, are a solution for schools that need additional space. A modular classroom can be delivered to a school for temporary use and then removed once it is no longer needed. Another option is after the portable classroom is delivered, the school may want to move it to a different area. These spaces can also be used as mobile office trailers for the school administrators if they need extra room.

Customization

Whether you are looking to rent or buy mobile office trailers, keep in mind that the building can be designed to fit the needs of your school. Aries also offers turn-key classrooms, which means they will build, deliver, and furnish these classrooms to meet the needs of the school.

Portable classrooms can be designed to provide sufficient space for a rapidly expanding school. Aries’ modular classrooms include HVAC systems, ADA ramps, steps, safety rails, and decks.

Speed

For many schools, a growing student body is an issue that requires an immediate solution. Portable modular classrooms can be constructed in up to half the time it takes to build a conventional structure. Depending on the immediacy of the problem, portable classrooms for rent may prove to be the best solution due to their quick turnaround time. Aries’ delivery times will vary depending on the needs of the project, but we consult with our clients and establish their time frames to verify on-time delivery.

Independence

At Aries, we build our modular classrooms with teachers in mind. Teachers will enjoy having more independence in their classrooms. When teachers’ classrooms are located inside the main building, they are subject to more oversight from the administration. Sometimes they have to share AC and heating controls with another classroom. This means teachers are likely to be subjected to classrooms that are way too cold or way too hot.

When teachers have a classroom in a portable building, they get more independence with their surrounding. They can set up their classrooms the way they want and add or remove furniture as needed. This versatility that portable classrooms provide may help to boost teacher morale over the course of the school year.

We Provide Solutions for Fast, Temporary Portable Classrooms

Aries Building Systems offers a multitude of space solutions for school districts. From temporary portable classrooms to permanent, multi-unit campuses, let Aries bring your temporary educational facility to the next level of innovation. Our award-winning team of experienced professionals will design floor plans and structural accommodations that will meet all your relocatable education needs.

With a long history of experience serving the educational industry, Aries’ designs can be seen in community colleges, charter schools, and private or public campuses all over the country. They also can install modular buildings on below-grade concrete foundations and provide stucco exteriors. Aries’ temporary classroom solutions are available for sale or rent.

Because our manufacturing partners allow us to build your facility off-site while simultaneously progressing land development on-site, we can complete your project in just half the time of traditional construction. Every one of our modular classrooms follows stringent codes and regulations, so you’ll never have to worry about the quality and safety of your Aries’ modular facility. Indoor factory processing also means no weather delays, no postponed work schedules, and no surprises — so you can get to class on time. Check out our online inventory of modular classrooms and buildings, complete with photos and square footage information.

Get Started With Aries Building Systems Today

At Aries Building Systems, we pride ourselves on combining product quality with design expertise and technical and financial innovation. Our solid foundation includes a growing customer base and long-term strategic partnerships. Increasing our product and service offerings internationally forms a key part of our growth strategy for the future. We’ve implemented the right strategy, infrastructure, product breadth, and team to solidify our position as a premier provider of mobile office trailers and portable classrooms for rent. We are determined to continue to lead the way in both customer satisfaction and construction innovation. Request an online quote or contact us to become a customer today.

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