Heat waves and cold fronts are becoming increasingly more extreme across the globe. In 2022, areas throughout the world experienced some of their highest temperatures and driest seasons to date, breaking more records than ever before. According to The Weather Channel, “As of May 4…
Fabric buildings are gaining popularity in many industries, and a great option for recycling centers, waste management, and transfer stations. These operations can lower costs using fabric buildings because they are cheaper and faster to set up than brick-and-mortar facilities. Fabric buildings have less strict foundation requirements, only needing a level surface to be set up on, which cuts time. Since these structures are more flexible than traditional buildings, more waste and recycling centers can open, allowing communities more access. Alaska Structures designs durable, efficient fabric buildings that can work for all types of operations, including waste and recycling efforts.
Long-standing facilities could use an upgrade every once and a while. This includes water treatment plants. You may be thinking, “What’s wrong with the way water treatment plants operate now?” The truth is, potable water treatment facilities can run into the same problems as other…
One of the major benefits of fabric buildings is that they are so versatile; fabric buildings are useful in many different situations. From government agencies to private businesses, many trust Alaska Structures’ fabric buildings to carry out their work operations. These fabric buildings can withstand harsh conditions and undergo careful testing from third-party engineers to ensure the products quality. Fabric buildings can be useful in any one of these situations: polar camps, aircraft hangars, oil and gas operations, mining, emergency housing systems, and recreational buildings. These buildings can work for more industries and operations than ones previously mentioned and their applications are nearly endless.
The national borders of the United States remain overwhelmed with immigrants awaiting decisions regarding their legal status. Many of these people are refugees fleeing situations out of their control. Many others are hopeful immigrants wanting to join their family or start a new future promised…
Do you know what the most challenging issue facing the sewage treatment industry is today? In June 2020, nearly 80% of stakeholders agree that their top issue to resolve is improving and maintaining their sewage treatment plant’s infrastructure. The demand for these essential facilities grows…
Across the United States, hotshot crews organized by federal, tribal, state, and local government agencies respond to tens of thousands of wildfires each year, and that number is only rising. Since 2015, the number of wildfires in the U.S. has increased by about 100 large…
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…
Learn more about environmental remediation efforts and the advantageous structures to support these efforts in this article, which outlines the benefits of Alaska Structures’ highly durable and long-lasting engineered fabric building solutions for commercial uses.
It’s important to have proper shelter for equipment and employees when working out in the elements. You want to protect workers and the machines to operate our business at maximum efficiency. Not doing so will results in setbacks that increase operating costs, causing a loss in profits. GTX Series Buildings are a good option in maintaining the health of workers and the longevity of the machines. The buildings have a host of standard and custom features that ensure they will protect assets. The GTX Series buildings can be used in most industries, giving you flexibility and many possibilities.
Quonset Huts got their first use in navy operations during World War II. Named for the Naval Air Station where the hut first appeared, it can serve a variety of purposes today. These hooped buildings serve housing needs, workshops, mining operations and research camps, and more. There is a variety of benefits to using Quonset Huts in private and public business operations. These benefits include cost savings, flexible design, customization, durability, easy and fast set up, and effective use of space. In addition to operational benefits, these huts have less environmental impact than traditional buildings. Alaska Structures designs huts that will maximize energy efficiency and eliminate wastes.
If the children’s story The Three Little Pigs were written today, the smart pig would have made his home with a fabric building. He had to sacrifice time and fun to build a strong home that would protect him from the big bad wolf. His brothers however, unwilling to sacrifice fun or spend much on materials lost their homes to a huff and a buff. A fabric building would allow the smart pig (and site managers) to not compromise time for strength and vice versa. There are many advantages fabric buildings have over traditional buildings. In addition to faster setup, fabric buildings are more cost-effective, portable, low-maintenance, and easy to change. They also aren’t limited to one surface type and allow plenty of natural light. A fabric building surely, would outlast a huff and a puff with all these benefits.
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