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22 06, 2018

Aries Provides Mobile Showroom for Les Schwab

marshall2019-02-08T20:01:57+00:00June 22nd, 2018|

Being re-locatable is one of the shining features of our modular buildings. The practical application of this mobility was demonstrated in a recent project completed by our team.

THE PROBLEM

Les Schwab Tire Centers, a popular tire retail chain in the Northwest United States, have begun a company wide initiative to remodel more than half of their 470 locations. The remodeling process will involve on-site construction, which would normally disrupt normal business activities. In the case of Les Schwab, the concern was that their showroom/sales operations floor would be out of commission during the construction process.

ARIES IS HERE TO HELP

With these rooms being critical for effective sales and customer experience, Les Schwab reached out to Aries for a temporary solution. Our logistics team devised a plan to provide the company with modular buildings to temporarily serve as showrooms.

One of the critical requirements of these containers was being re-locatable. The modular showrooms would only be needed at each site for the first phase of construction, after which the container would be relocated to the next store undergoing the renovation processes.

Les Schwab Tire Center’s architecture and engineering firm recognized Aries Buildings Systems as the perfect solution for their needs.

Aries worked with the Les Schwab Project Management team to design their ideal space. Three buildings have been successfully designed, constructed, delivered, and installed in Spokane, Washington, Ontario, Oregon, and Caldwell, Idaho.

OUR SOLUTION?

Each skid-mount, 20’ x 40’ show room features full storefront glass with moment frame construction. Both the interior and exterior finishes are true to Les Schwab’s original style. The showroom’s waiting areas feature an internet bar and slat wall where products may be displayed.

Aries carefully constructed these buildings to withstand multiple relocations; it is expected that each container will relocate to 3 or 4 different locations per year.

Aries will continue to work with Les Schwab Tire Centers until the remodeling of all stores is complete; Aries will be available for maintenance and building relocation, as needed.

Greg Pfeiffer, Aries Building Systems Senior Account Manager, commented on the success of this project:

“Aries Building Systems is excited to be part of the team of this very recognizable brand in the Pacific Northwest. These show room buildings have earned multiple accolades from our customer, including the Les Schwab CEO, and are a perfect representation of our modular capabilities, as well as the architectural features which identify this customer so readily. And, the relocatable concept incorporated into the design and use assures Aries Building Systems of a long-term relationship with this customer.”

This project wonderfully showcased the commercial applications of modular buildings. By choosing modular construction, Les Schwab Tire Centers are able to continue business as usual!

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Are you looking to make some renovations? The look no further than Aries Building Systems –we will work with you to design the perfect building to suit your modular needs.

Contact us today at 888-991-5416!

24 05, 2018

Aries Provides a Campus to Worthing High School to Accommodate an Influx of New Students

marshall2019-02-08T20:03:10+00:00May 24th, 2018|

Aries Building Systems continues to establish themselves as the go-to team for educational building needs, providing a temporary campus to Richwood County after flood damage, to Austin High School during a main campus renovation, and recently to Worthing High School in Houston, TX.

Worthing High School were short on space after an influx of new students enrolled. The situation called for a fast and convenient solution, so the school contacted Aries.

Aries delivered 11 modular buildings to Worthing High School 6 weeks ahead of schedule! In addition to arriving early, buildings arrived ready for immediate use, no delays in obtaining permitting or certificate of occupancy—the Aries Turnkey Advantage.

Worthing High School enjoyed the Aries Turnkey Advantage—buildings arrived ready for immediate use.

The 8,500 square foot campus encompasses classrooms, restrooms, and a detention pond. By choosing modular construction, Worthing High School received fully functional education space in half the time and at half the cost of traditional construction.

Contact Aries Building Systems for all your modular building needs: 888-995-8560 or info@ariesbuildings.com

22 05, 2018

VisionARIES – Q&A with Michael Palumbo (Spotlight)

marshall2023-09-01T20:18:58+00:00May 22nd, 2018|

Your formal title at Aries:

Territory Sales Manager

Your job duties & responsibilities:

Business Development for the state of California.

How long have you been at Aries?

It will be four months on May 15th.

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

I worked at Williams Scotsman for 8 years as an Account Executive cover the San Bernardino and Riverside County territory

When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

I would either be coaching my son’s 13U travel ball baseball team or watching my daughter perform in on her competitive cheer team.

Hometown?

I grew up in La Mirada, CA but currently reside in Fontana since 2005.

Family, children?

I am married to my wife Jennifer for 17 years and we 2 wonderful kids. Kailey is 15 and currently a sophomore in high school and Kyle who is 13 and in 8th grade.

What would “your perfect day” consist of?

Perfect Day at work is getting a signed contract for all my quotes that I have out, lol! Outside of work just spending time with my family and friends

What’s your favorite part about working for Aries so far?

I love the people here and the atmosphere in the branch. In addition, I like that management has empowered me to help get the So Cal market up and running

What sets Aries apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?

I truly feel that some of the larger modular companies are losing touch of what customer experience is all about. I feel that we’re large enough to compete within the large modular companies but still have the mentality to take care our customers to ensure the long term relationship

What do you hope to bring to Aries in terms of leadership and company culture?

I hope to bring a hard working attitude and provide some of the good ideas and processes that I saw at my old company.

If you weren’t working for Aries, what job would you probably have?

I would be probably coaching baseball at the high school or college level

What do you think the future holds for Aries?

I think the future is bright here in the So Cal market. The ability to manufacture our own units will have a tremendous impact to gain market share in the tough California market.

Link with Michael Palumbo or Aries Buildings on LinkedIn. You can also check us out on our website: https://ariesbuildings.com – and see why Aries is the perfect commercial design, manufacture, transportation, construction and financing partner you need to make every project a success. Aries Building Systems specializes in supplying full turnkey man camps, remote work force housing and commercial modular buildings systems to a wide range of industries and applications across the US and Canada.

26 04, 2018

Aries Provides Temporary Campus During School Renovation

Linda-Brooke2025-11-25T16:29:36+00:00April 26th, 2018|

Modular buildings are the perfect solution to temporary building needs, including temporary housing and offices. Modular buildings also make great school campuses. Aries Building Systems provided a temporary modular campus for the students and faculty of Austin High School in Houston, TX, while the main campus underwent a 2-year, full renovation.

The temporary campus encompasses 140 modules, providing a full campus of large-pack relocatable classrooms. Most of the buildings were 10- or 11-plex, allowing adjacent rooms. Our Branch Manager at the Houston Branch states of this building style: “Schools are leaning more towards going with large pack buildings to keep more classrooms under one roof for safety, security, and maintaining a genuine classroom feel.”

The campus was scheduled to be constructed and delivered in 8 weeks. Aries had the job done in 6, despite initial delays in paperwork. In addition to more than 50 classrooms and a cafeteria, Aries provided rooms for band, welding, maritime activities, and a multipurpose building.

Electing for a modular, temporary campus saved the High School time and money, without sacrificing a real and close-knit campus feel. “The key to making this deadline was building and coordinating with the architect, school district, and general contractor in a way that worked. There was a lot of players involved, so getting everybody on the same page was a crucial to getting the job done in the time frame allotted. That’s what Aries does best,” adds Lyon.

Whatever your modular building needs, Aries is here to help. Contact us today: 888-995-8560 or info@ariesbuildings.com

29 03, 2018

Aries in Action: Essex County Airport in NJ

Linda-Brooke2019-02-08T21:51:27+00:00March 29th, 2018|

Aries Buildings Systems recently provided a permanent modular building to the operations staff of the Essex County Airport in Fairfield, New Jersey. Previously, the operations staff were housed in an office trailer: Aries was contacted for a more permanent solution.

The building was installed close to the airport, at the base of the main flight control tower. With such close proximity, choosing modular installation reduced the disruption to airport operations that might be inevitable with standard construction.

The new building features ceramic tile floors and painted walls, a 14-inch glass partition between the main office and operations center, a scupper and downspout drainage system, and a pad mounted HVAC system.

Aries Building Sales Representative, David Jones, states of the project, “It is always nice to provide a permanent modular solution in a niche industry like county airports, especially one that fits so seamlessly into the airport aesthetic.”

Airport operations staff now enjoy the luxury of a spacious and permanent building to comfortably work in.

When companies choose modular buildings to meet their needs, they sacrifice much less work time and money, and can usually continue normal operations while the new building is constructed and installed.

Contact Aries Buildings Systems today to design/purchase your perfect modular building! 888-702-0134, info@ariesbulidings.com

20 02, 2018

Demand for Workforce Housing in West Texas Rises

marshall2019-02-08T20:06:00+00:00February 20th, 2018|

2018 is set to be a fruitful year for the West Texas oil field, and for workforce housing in West Texas. The U.S. oil market is flourishing and Texas carries a lot of the weight.

With oil prices recently reaching $63 a barrel, the Energy sector in Texas is preparing for a lot of growth. According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas drillers have been gradually installing new rigs over the course of the last year, and increased the rig count in Texas by nearly 40 percent to 454.

The U.S Energy Information Administration also predicts that in 2018, the U.S will produce an average of 10.3 million barrels a day, with the Permian Basin region alone accounting for 3.6 million barrels a day.

The benefits of having quality workforce housing camp near the wellhead are not to be understated. When producers are looking to capitalize on every advantage they can, the first place they should start is their employees.

Fortunately, there is an industry designed specifically to address this challenge. Aries Building Systems specializes in workforce housing in West Texas, with amenities designed to make extended stays as convenient and comfortable as possible. High quality modular buildings make up Aries’ workforce camps, providing individual bedrooms and bathrooms, laundry, and health/fitness facilities. Aries also offers catering, transportation services, and 24 hour on-site management.

Aries will build to your specifications and offers flexible leasing plans. Choose what works best for your team from a variety of layouts.

Aries Building Systems is happy to step up to the challenge of West Texas workforce housing. After a long day on the rig, rest assured, you will get plenty of R&R with hospitable service at Aries’ workforce camps.

Reach out to us and let’s get started: 888-995-2971 or info@ariesbuildings.com

6 02, 2018

5 Best Resources for Modular Building News

Linda-Brooke2019-02-08T20:07:55+00:00February 6th, 2018|

The modular industry is constantly growing and evolving, and sometimes it’s hard to keep track of the latest trends. Luckily, we’ve compiled some of the best online resources for modular building news for you.

Modular.org

Modular.org is the homepage for the Modular Building Institute, a non-profit trade association self-proclaimed as “the Voice of Commercial Modular Construction ™.” Under the site’s news tab, readers find a wealth of information about the growth of the modular industry, including past and future business trends.

Issues of the MBI’s quarterly magazine are free to read under the news tab, as well. These publications dive into some interesting content, including juicy facts about the science of modular buildings and interesting new modular applications (think modular elevators!).

The News tab also features a discussion forum where thoughts and questions about modular industry are freely shared.

Ariesbuildings.com

Aries Building Systems’ website has its own news tab, as well, complete with videos, press releases, and a blog series–all about, you guessed it, modular buildings.

The Aries blog provides both helpful and interesting information. Discover news about which industries are embracing the modular movement, with real-life examples. Read about how modular buildings are useful in combating societal and environmental issues like homelessness, storm recovery, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

If you find modular buildings and their growth fascinating, be sure to check out Aries blogs about the past and future of the industry. If you only recently hopped aboard the modular bandwagon or are simply in need of advice on purchasing a modular product, Aries has plenty of informative articles about the basics of modular buildings, their application, and the process of choosing a building manufacturer.

Builderonline.com

This site is a paradise for construction and home market geeks, providing new information on building designs, market trends, and even business strategy. A simple search for “modular” or “modular buildings” will bring you to the archives of modular building news.

Here you will find exciting updates about modular companies making waves in the industry and market trends of the modular industry, specifically. The site also provides details about how exactly modular construction saves time and money.

Modulartoday.com

As the name implies, this site is modular-specific, shedding lots of light on why modular buildings are unique, their various applications, the exciting history and future of modular homes, and helpful tips for consumers.

Modular Today also provides tips on the process of purchasing a modular building and its accompanying lot/land. The site also offers fun articles that offer suggestions about decorating and making a modular home feel like home.

This site’s wealth of modular knowledge can be found by selecting the “general” tab and “article knowledge base.”

Constructiondive.com

This site is full to the brim with the latest and greatest news surrounding the construction industry. Construction Dive gives due diligence to the modular facet of the industry, covering stories about big company moves and modular trade shows.

Construction Dive also provides interesting articles about some ins and outs of the modular world, like “how prefab products get from offsite to onsite.” A quick search for “modular” will bring you to pages of information about modular industry news and fun facts.

Happy reading!

To learn more about Aries Buildings Systems, call (888) 991-5416 or shoot an email to info@ariesbuildings.com

9 01, 2018

Common Misconceptions About Modern Modular Buildings

marshall2019-02-08T20:11:34+00:00January 9th, 2018|

“Modern modular buildings are less structurally sound than traditional construction…”

The truth: Modular buildings are held to the same building standards as traditionally built buildings. In fact, modular buildings are built in an indoor setting with supervisors closely observing the building process to ensure quality and consistency.

“Modular buildings are ugly…”

The truth: Newsflash; The drab, grey modular classrooms your school installed during the mid-90’s are no longer the norm. Architects are flocking to the modular construction method for some of their most unique work, due to the cost and time savings associated with them.

“Modular buildings are only designed for a couple of years of use, max…”

The truth: Although in some applications modular buildings are temporary and relocatable, modular buildings that are installed for permanent use have been known to last just as long as a building that is traditionally built. The working lifespan (under current building guidelines) is between 60 and 100 years.

“Modern modular buildings have no customization options…”

The truth: Modular building companies add a lot of value-added bonuses to your modular building, including full customization options! Flooring, roofing, paint job – modular buildings can be customized to suit your own unique brand and message.

“Modular buildings are not worth the cost…”

The truth: This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Not only do modular buildings cost anywhere between 30% to 50% less on average, they also can be built and installed in half the time.

“Modern modular construction can’t build tall…”

The truth: Modular construction is making large strides in the creation of multi-story buildings. Modular “rooms” can be stacked on top of each other in an interlocking manner, effectively putting together a building in much the same way you would Lego bricks.

Although two, three, or four story modular buildings are easily accomplished, to see an example of the tallest this modular construction method could be taken, check out the story behind 461 Dean, an apartment complex in Brooklyn, NY.

Learn More About Reliant Asset Management

The founders of Reliant have gained experience with lease financing for the modular building industry that spans several decades. A long-term partnership with their finance source brings significant expertise with qualified transactions, and gives RAM the flexible investment capital they need to build capacity and respond to growing customer needs. While a large part of Reliant’s business involves providing remote workforce housing for energy companies operating in the U.S. and Canada, we also offer single and multi-story modular space solutions in the education, healthcare, retail and business sectors. Additionally, RAM works closely with various government agencies and organizations. In addition to being named to the Forbes list of America’s Top 20 Most Promising Companies, Reliant was also ranked number 3 on the 2014 Inc. 500, Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

Check out our inventory of new and used modular buildings here to find the perfect modular building for your next project.

29 12, 2017

Aries Provides Temporary Campus After Flood

Linda-Brooke2019-02-08T20:18:16+00:00December 29th, 2017|

One of the coolest things about modular buildings is their ability “save the day”, or in the case of Richwood County Middle School, a whole school year.

Richwood County endured significant flooding in the summer of 2016; a large portion of the county’s educational infrastructure was destroyed. With the beginning of the fall semester right around the corner, a quick and practical solution was needed.

Aries Buildings Systems, LLC developed a building plan that would serve as a temporary campus serving many of the school’s needs, including a cafeteria, band room, administrative space, classroom and science and math lab.

The Richwood Middle School modular classroom project put the Aries team to the test. David Jones, Aries Buildings Systems Mid Atlantic Regional Manager, stated that the team was faced with “challenging topography that varied over 20’ in elevation, coupled with limited access points, and harsh wet weather.”

In the face of these challenges, Aries built and installed 8 new custom buildings, spread across several acres. Students and faculty did not have to skip a beat, as Aries had the temporary campus completely ready for activity by the scheduled first day of class.

The high quality of Aries modular buildings guarantees the utility of the campus for a minimum of four years. Developing plans for permanent solutions to the flood damage has potential to be a lengthy process. In consideration of this, Aries went the extra mile to provide additional parking lots, site lighting, security fencing etc.

While plans for more permanent solutions are developed, Richwood County may rest assured that students and faculty have a safe and spacious campus to attend.

12 12, 2017

The Future of the Modular Building Industry

marshall2019-02-08T20:21:57+00:00December 12th, 2017|

It’s nearly 2018, and the modular building industry continues to make strong inroads in the construction world.

Although modular homes only make up 2% of new development in the U.S, the effectiveness of the modular construction method is starting to grab the attention of developers for large-scale projects. Take for example 461 Dean, the world’s tallest modular apartment building. Although setbacks within the development led to a delayed end product, 461 Dean still stands as a testament, and as a goalpost as to what’s possible when modular construction is properly employed.

The modular method is particularly attractive to those who want to fight against growing problems of homelessness, increasing rent prices, and growing populations.

The ever-evolving factory technology is also pushing modular construction forward. Automated systems, advanced robotics, and BIM technologies continue to develop. These developments will massively reduce the cost associated with modular buildings (which already has a major cost advantage over stick built construction.)

Showing the world an example of how these technologies can be utilized, China-based company Broad Group has completed the following feats:

In 2010 BSB constructed Ark hotel: 15-story in just 48 hours.
In 2011 BSB completed T-30, a 30-story hotel, in just 15 days.
In 2015 BSB completed J57, a 57-story mixed use building in just 19 days.

Growing interest in sustainability is also pushing the modular industry forward. A focus on green development, which modular construction accomplishes by reducing material waste, and carbon emissions from travel between construction sites is reduced, is becoming all the more important as countries seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

When you’re seeking the latest in modular developments, look no further than Aries Building Systems. We are a full turn-key modular building manufacturer and financier that is sure to make your next project a success. Give us a call at (888) 991-5416 or Email: info@ariesbuildings.com and learn how we can help you.