Construction Camps for Remote and Large-Scale Project Sites
Construction camps from Alaska Structures® provide workforce housing and operational infrastructure for projects located in remote or undeveloped areas where local accommodations and support facilities are unavailable. These camps are typically established near a fixed jobsite and remain in place throughout the primary construction phase, supporting contractors, subcontractors, and project management teams working extended rotations.
Unlike temporary accommodations assembled from multiple sources, Alaska Structures® construction camps are designed as integrated systems that support both living and working environments. Each camp is configured based on workforce size, project duration, environmental conditions, and construction scope, ensuring efficient layouts that support daily operations, material flow, and workforce logistics.
Construction camps are commonly deployed to support industrial facility construction, renewable energy projects, transportation infrastructure development, mining site development, and large-scale commercial or government construction programs. Our construction camps can scale as projects grow, providing consistent, reliable infrastructure from initial mobilization through project completion.
Benefits of Construction Camps from Alaska Structures®
Engineered Camp Systems Designed for Rapid Deployment
Construction camps from Alaska Structures® are engineered for efficient transport, fast installation, and scalable expansion. This allows construction teams to mobilize quickly and begin work without delays caused by missing infrastructure.
Structures Engineered for Demanding Jobsite Conditions
Our pre-engineered fabric buildings are designed to meet site-specific wind and snow loads in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC) or local building code requirements. Construction camps remain operational in harsh environments, supporting continuous project execution.
Scalable Workforce Housing and Operational Facilities
Construction camps can be configured to support small mobilization crews or multi-phase construction workforces. Modular layouts allow facilities to expand or reconfigure as labor requirements change throughout the project lifecycle.
Energy-Efficient, Climate-Controlled Buildings
Insulated building systems, heating solutions, and environmental control systems such as the Alaska ECU® help maintain comfortable indoor environments for workers while improving energy efficiency across the camp.
Integrated Living and Working Environments
Construction camps can be designed to include both workforce accommodations and operational buildings, reducing the need for multiple vendors and simplifying project coordination.
Worldwide Delivery, Support, and Proven Field Performance
With decades of experience supporting construction projects globally, Alaska Structures® provides reliable camp systems and logistics support to ensure successful deployment in remote and challenging environments.
Example Facilities in a Construction Camp
Construction camps are designed to support both workforce living requirements and the operational needs of active construction sites. Facilities are configured to improve productivity, streamline logistics, and provide safe, comfortable accommodations for crews working extended rotations.
Typical construction camp components may include:
- Workforce housing for laborers, supervisors, and management teams
- Dining facilities, commercial kitchens, and food storage buildings
- Restroom, shower, dry locker, and laundry facilities
- Project management offices and engineering workspaces
- Safety briefing and training facilities
- Equipment maintenance shops and repair buildings
- Warehousing and logistics staging structures
- Large laydown buildings for construction materials and equipment
- Prefabrication or enclosed assembly structures for large components
- Power generation and electrical distribution systems
- Water treatment and wastewater systems
Alaska Structures® construction camps can be engineered for permanent foundations, elevated modular flooring such as the CORADEX® Flooring System, or relocatable installations, depending on project requirements and site conditions.
Case Study: Rapid Deployment Construction Camp for Remote Project
Alaska Structures® was selected to provide a large-scale construction camp to support the development of a high-altitude gold mining operation located in the Andes Mountains of Chile. Situated at elevations exceeding 14,700 feet, the project environment presented extreme challenges, including sustained winds up to 100 MPH, snow loads exceeding 65 PSF, intense UV exposure due to high solar load, and significant temperature fluctuations.
The project required a rapidly deployable camp system capable of supporting an initial workforce of over 700 personnel, while also being engineered for long-term performance in a harsh alpine environment with an anticipated mine life exceeding 25 years. Alaska Structures® delivered a fully integrated camp solution designed to withstand these conditions while providing safe, comfortable living and working environments for construction crews.
To meet aggressive project timelines, the camp system was manufactured, delivered, and installed to enable fast mobilization at elevation. The use of pre-engineered fabric buildings enabled efficient transport to the remote site and rapid assembly, while interconnected structures provided protected movement between facilities during severe weather.
Facilities supplied for the project included:
- 760-person workforce housing complex constructed using (23) 24′ x 67.5′ HGB Series™ fabric buildings, fully connected via enclosed corridor systems
- Dining facilities for up to 800 personnel, including 70′ x 165′, 70′ x 105′, and 50′ x 75′ DAGB Series™ structures
- Gymnasium facility (24′ x 130′) supporting workforce health and recreation
- Administrative office complex (24′ x 130′) for project management and coordination
- Laundry facility (24′ x 65′) and multiple recreation buildings (24′ x 65′ and four 24′ x 120′ structures)
- Chapel and worship facility (24′ x 60′) and internet café (40′ x 60′)
- Polyclinic (24′ x 65′) providing on-site medical support
- Warehousing, storage, and aggregate facilities, including large-span storage buildings
- Supply and logistics buildings supporting daily operations
- Eleven washroom facilities, including mine dry locker solutions
All buildings were equipped with Alaska ECUs® (Environmental Control Units) to maintain consistent interior temperatures and ensure occupant comfort despite the extreme external environment.
This project demonstrates Alaska Structures® ability to deliver engineered construction camp systems for some of the most demanding environments in the world—combining rapid deployment, structural integrity, and long-term performance to support critical resource development projects at elevation.
