Frequently Asked Questions About Portable Classrooms
Modular and mobile classrooms help schools ease overcrowding, react rapidly to an increase in enrollment, and provide learning space during building renovations. Portable classrooms provide the optimal educational experience for students and teachers and help save money while adapting to your growing needs. At Satellite Shelters, we offer both new and used portable classrooms to […]
Read Full ArticleMobile Offices vs. Modular Buildings: Are They Different?
Both mobile office trailers and modular buildings are ideal ways for organizations and facilities to add functional space to their business. These two types of structures are similar in that they are: Constructed in a factory-controlled setting Adaptable to meet diverse industry needs Installed on-site in a short amount of time Available to rent, lease, […]
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How Modular Construction Is Helping the Renewable Energy Industry
Nations around the world are generating an increasingly higher proportion of renewable energy. In fact, some in-depth studies predict that within the next 30 years, it would be possible for the world to fully transition to renewable energy sources. Namely, solar- and wind-powered energy would lead a large part of this shift and even create […]
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How to Prep Your Job Site Before a Mobile Office Trailer Delivery
When renting a mobile office, it’s crucial to properly prepare your job site for the delivery of your unit. Preparing your job site can be completed in a few simple steps and will save you from future problems—not to mention safety risks—that could arise. Whether you’re expecting mobile buildings, modular offices, or a portable office, […]
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We Are Winners | Satellite Shelters Core Values
At Satellite Shelters, we conduct ourselves by a specific set of Core Values. These values are proudly displayed in every interaction that we have with customers, vendors, and fellow employees. Satellite set out on a mission to drill down into each of these values and learn how they resonated with members of our leadership team. […]
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Satellite Shelters Wins 2021 MBI Relocatable Educational Building Award
We are proud to announce that Satellite Shelters has won First Place for the 2021 MBI Relocatable Educational Building Under 10,000 Sq.Ft. 25 years after their original project was completed, the Owatonna Head Start Daycare reached out to rekindle their partnership with Satellite Shelters and make their dreams of a new facility a reality. The […]
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Restroom Options for Mobile Office Trailers
With so many options to choose from when selecting a mobile office for your jobsite, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. What size do I need? Will I want private offices? How many desks will my employees need? What are my options for restrooms? Deciding which restroom you need for your jobsite is a significant factor […]
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Proud Work Ethic | Satellite Shelters Core Values
The employees of Satellite Shelters are guided by seven core values known across our company. Each core value defines the standards by which we operate and has a different impact on our day-to-day operations. We sat down with our leadership team to further understand what our Core Values mean to them and how they use […]
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5 Tips to Maintain Your Modular Building
Modular buildings have numerous benefits when compared to traditional construction. They’re faster to build, more cost effective to construct, and can be customized to fit your needs. But modular buildings are still structures that require maintenance and upkeep. Here are five tips to best maintain your modular building from the experts at Satellite Shelters. 1. […]
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What Type of Modular Building Do I Need for a Healthcare Facility?
With the need for medical facilities growing and with budgets strained, building a medical facility using traditional construction is often not a viable option. Modular buildings have a proven track record as an excellent alternative to traditionally-constructed facilities. Modular construction has many key advantages over traditional construction methods. Not only are modular buildings more cost […]
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