Site trailers have long been considered the standard for construction, oil & gas, mining, and mineral exploration projects. While site trailers have their uses, they aren’t always the most practical – or affordable
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Engineered Fabric Structures – an Alternative Building Solution for Engineering and Architecture Firms
Long-Lasting Building Systems that Meet and Exceed Your Client’s Expectations
With so many options available, most building design and engineering firms overlook one of the best alternatives to traditional building designs — engineered fabric structures. Alaska Structures® custom creates building solutions using high-performance membrane structures that offer unmatched engineering capabilitiesFeatured
Guide to Remote Camp Design and Modular Buildings for Workforce Accommodations
Work sites in the mining, mineral exploration, oil and gas, construction, natural resources, and research industries are often located in remote areas that tend to have harsh climates and less than optimum conditions. Such work sites tend to be geographically isolated, and not easily accessed by road – often requiring days of travel
Read moreEngineered Fabric Structures for Data Centers and Server Farms
A data center, or server farm, is a collection of networked computers, either centrally located to support the data needs of an organization or used for online data storage, data processing, and distributing large amounts of data from remote data facilities. The data center is a physical facility that houses servers, network equipment, personnel
Read moreEngineered Fabric Structures Help to Save Marine Mammals in the Gulf of California, Mexico
Nestled along the seaside cliffs on a remote stretch of a sand and pebble beach in the Gulf of California, a team of scientists, marine biologists, and medical specialists work around the clock to rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals. Though there are many theories as to why dolphins and other whales strand
Read moreIncreasing Efficiency in the Timber Industry with Engineered Fabric Structures
The timber industry has taken a hit in the last couple of decades. Fewer young people are lining up to fill job vacancies partly because it is one of the most dangerous professions and its hard work. The Bureau of Labor reports that in 2015, logging workers suffered
Read moreEngineered Fabric Structures for Cement Storage
Concrete is so absorbent that you should not expose cement to the air, which contains water vapor. Storing cement and cement products, such as concrete, involves careful placement and proper protection of the material. Project managers and concrete plant operators have to find ways to manage the challenges that winter weather brings. Rain, snow and cold temperatures can all affect the performance of cement and cement products. You will want to protect your cement materials to ensure that you maintain cost-effectiveness while delivering the highest-quality product possible.
How Engineered Fabric Buildings Increase ROI in SUV & Light Truck Manufacturing
With the increase of SUV and light truck manufacturing in the U.S., Alaska Structures' highly durable engineered buildings offer greater flexibility and longevity than standard brick-and-mortar buildings. In this post, learn more about how the industry is evolving and how these structures can help.
Initiatives to Improve Waste Management Facilities and Operations
The waste management industry has been challenged lately with China’s ban on waste imports. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that waste management facilities quickly expand to efficiently process and handle the millions of tons of waste are piling up. Improving or expanding waste management facilities with engineered
Read moreEngineered Fabric Structures for All Types of Construction Projects
Learn about the different modular building applications for construction projects, heavy engineering, power plants and other facilities. These extremely durable and portable engineered fabric structures offer the versatility and cost-effectiveness required for these types of projects.