Containerised Solutions
Workshop Container Conversion
The Project
The technical solutions team modified a standard 20ft container, transforming it into the ideal workshop space, and added several features to promote security, efficiency, and convenience on any job site.
Summary
United Rentals transformed a standard 20ft shipping container into a secure, relocatable workshop space for storing equipment and preparing for work on any job site. Custom features include electrical installation, air conditioning, worktops, storage, and locking access doors. Cost-effective and robust, the container provides weatherproof protection and meets manual handling guidelines, while being portable for deployment across multiple locations. The solution delivers increased efficiency, security, and convenience for workers on diverse job sites.
Challenges
Our client required a secure, designated space for workers to store their equipment and tools and serve as a prep space protected by the elements. It needed to be a relocatable unit as the client intended it to become a ‘must have’ across all job sites.
Our solutions overview
Benefits
Cost Effective
Customising a 20ft or 40ft container is a costeffective way to create a workshop that will suit any worksite or home business.
Modification Opportunities
The customisation options for shipping containers are endless as they are a blank canvas, with the ability to add any feature to cater to the client’s needs, no matter the purpose.
Relocatable
A portable shipping container building gives workers a suitable and familiar space to complete work on any job site.
Key deliverables
- Portable unit
- Cost-effective
- Custom fit-out
- Secure storage and weather proof
Features
- Electrical installation
- Air conditioning
- Worktops and storage space
- Locking access doors
Additional benefits
- Increase in machine availability
- Meets manual handling guidelines
- Portable and easy deployment to various locations
- Robust, 10kPa corten steel exterior offering impact and weather protection