Custom Modular Office Complex for a Relocating Construction Workforce
Phillips Heavy Civil needed to relocate its workforce to a new construction project in Angleton, Texas, and quickly establish office space that could support multiple teams. Satellite Shelters delivered 18 brand-new modular building floors configured into a connected jobsite office complex with custom layouts, conference rooms, connected decks, and shared spaces designed around how the teams would work each day.
Project Overview
Phillips Heavy Civil moves teams across the country as new construction projects begin. When the company prepared for its next project in Angleton, it needed a complete jobsite office setup delivered on a tight timeline.
The goal was not simply to provide enough office space. Multiple teams needed dedicated work areas while remaining connected to the larger project team. Phillips Heavy Civil also wanted brand-new buildings that would give employees a workspace they could feel good about coming to each day.
Working closely with the customer, Satellite Shelters delivered 18 brand-new modular building floors configured into three 3-plexes, one 4-plex, and one 5-plex. The final layout created multiple connected office complexes designed around how the project teams would meet, collaborate, and manage daily operations.
“The goal wasn’t just to provide office space. Phillips Heavy Civil wanted a setup that allowed teams to work together effectively while giving employees a place they could feel good about coming to work each day.” – Taylor Teel Anderson, Sales Representative, Houston Branch
Case Study Quick Facts
- Customer: Phillips Heavy Civil
- Building Type: Custom Modular Office Complexes
- Building Size: 18 Modular Building Floors
- Configuration: Three 3-Plexes, One 4-Plex, and One 5-Plex
- Industry: Construction
- Location: Angleton, Texas
Customization Highlights
- Custom floorplans for multiple teams
- Conference rooms for meetings and planning
- Coffee bars within the office complexes
- Exterior skirting for a finished appearance
The Challenge
Relocating a construction workforce from one project to the next requires more than finding available office space. Teams need room to collaborate, hold meetings, review plans, and manage daily operations while getting up and running at the new site as quickly as possible.
For Phillips Heavy Civil, the challenge was creating a workspace that supported multiple teams while keeping the larger project group connected. The condition of the space mattered too. The customer wanted all-new buildings that would give employees a professional workspace they could feel good about coming to each day.
The Solution
Rather than treating the project as 18 individual building floors, Satellite Shelters approached it as one complete jobsite office environment. The buildings were configured into three 3-plexes, one 4-plex, and one 5-plex, allowing Phillips Heavy Civil to group teams based on how they worked together.
Custom floorplans provided dedicated work areas and conference rooms, while connecting decks made it easier for employees to move between buildings. Coffee bars added convenient shared spaces, and exterior skirting gave each complex a clean, finished appearance.
The cusotomer also had a single point of contact throughout the project, helping keep planning, customization, delivery, and setup coordinated across the multi-building installation.
Results
The completed modular office complexes gave the customer an organized workspace ready for its relocating workforce in just over a month and a half. Multiple teams had dedicated work areas, conference rooms for planning and collaboration, and convenient connections between buildings.
Most importantly, the finished complex delivered the experience the customer wanted from the beginning: a clean, professional workspace where employees could feel good about coming to work each day.
Key Results:
- Established space for a relocating workforce
- Organized teams across five office complexes
- Supported collaboration with conference rooms
- Simplified coordination through one provider
- Created a workspace employees felt good coming to
Modular Office Solutions for Construction Projects
Satellite Shelters provides construction site office trailers and modular buildings designed to support project management, meetings, crew coordination, and everyday jobsite operations. For projects in southeastern Texas and surrounding areas, the Satellite Shelters Houston branch provides local sales support and mobile and modular office solutions.
Whether a project requires one mobile office or a connected modular office complex, the goal stays the same: provide a space that fits the team, the site, and the work that needs to happen inside it.
Request a quote or find a Satellite Shelters location to start planning your project.
FAQs
Can modular buildings be connected to create a larger office complex?
Yes. Modular buildings can be configured into multi-building office complexes using s-plex configurations, connecting decks, and customized layouts. For this project, Satellite Shelters configured 18 modular building floors into three 3-plexes, one 4-plex, and one 5-plex, creating connected workspaces for multiple teams operating from the same jobsite.
What is a modular jobsite office?
A modular jobsite office is a prefabricated, code-compliant workspace delivered to a project site and installed quickly to support daily operations. Often configured as modular office trailers or multi-section complexes, a modular jobsite office can include private offices, conference rooms, break areas, and storage, all arranged to match how teams work.
How long does it take to install a modular jobsite office?
Lead times depend on availability, customizations, and site prep. In this project, Satellite Shelters delivered 18 modular floors in just over six weeks and completed setup rapidly thereafter. Single-unit modular office trailers can often be installed in days, while larger modular office building complexes typically take a few weeks once onsite work begins.
How much does a modular jobsite office cost?
The cost of a modular jobsite office depends on factors such as building size, configuration, customizations, location, and whether the space is leased or purchased. As a general guide, smaller modular office trailers can be leased monthly with delivery and setup fees, while larger multi-plex modular office buildings have higher initial setup costs but offer more capacity and amenities. Satellite Shelters provides quotes tailored to your site, permitting needs, and timeline so you can budget accurately for a modular jobsite office.
