Blast-resistant buildings look the same as any other transportable office facilities or lunchrooms. But there is one important and notable difference: they’re built to withstand the force of an explosion, flying debris and all types of weather conditions, including extreme cold and snow.
Temporary Space Solutions For Industrial Worksites
Are industrial explosions or blasts a risk, or simply part of the process, on your worksite? While your safety programs and a safety-focused work culture help minimize risks, the unfortunate reality is that emergencies can happen at any time. Even during the most well-planned operations, workers have been known to suffer injury from industrial explosions or blasts. That’s why BOXX Modular provides a range of portable blast-resistant buildings to protect your crew when they need it most.
Our blast-resistant buildings are ideal for use as temporary office space in refinery, upgrader, or active producing sites. You can easily upgrade your blast-resistant building by adding a convenient package of practical furnishings, so your space is ready to use immediately once installation is complete.
All packages are structured into Core and Plus options, making it easy to choose the right level of finish, functionality, and support for your needs, timeline, and budget.
Core and Plus office and construction office packages come thoughtfully equipped with everything you need for focused, individual work and on-site coordination.
Core and Plus conference and seating packages ensure your collaborative spaces have everything you need to support productive meetings and group work. Packages come in multiple sizes to accommodate every team, no matter the size.
Every workspace needs an area for teams to rest and recharge. Core and Plus kitchen packages come fully equipped with essential appliances and furnishings for convenient, everyday meals and refreshments.
Our team will ensure that your entryways are convenient, safe, and accessible with ramps and stairs. Options for decking and canopies can enhance accessibility, provide additional weather protection, or add outdoor break space for your team to recharge.
Gibson Energy is a Canadian-based liquids infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. With nearly 14 million barrels of storage and over 500 km of crude pipelines, Gibson Energy touches 1 in every 4 barrels produced in Western Canada.
When they needed a turnkey, blast-resistant structure, Gibson turned to BOXX Modular for their specific space needs.
Modular offices come with many benefits. For one, their time to completion is faster than traditional construction. This allows you to get the space you need in a quick manner, without the hassle. And because they are built in factories, there is less site disturbance to your location.
Another significant benefit of modular buildings is that they're more affordable than site-built construction. If you are looking for a fast and affordable space solution, modular construction may be right for you.
Quick Answers to Your Common Questions
Modular Blast-Resistant Building FAQs
What is a modular blast-resistant building?
A modular blast-resistant building is a modular office that is built to withstand the force of an explosion, flying debris, and extreme weather conditions.
When should I choose a modular blast-resistant structure over a standard modular office?
Modular blast-resistant buildings should be chosen over standard modular offices when industrial explosions/blasts, fires, extreme weather, or toxic chemical releases are a risk on your work site. While both options provide a variety of critical work space such as offices, workstations, and lunchrooms, blast-resistant buildings are engineered to protect personnel and critical equipment in the event of an emergency.
What industries use modular blast-resistant buildings?
Modular blast-resistant structures are commonly used in oil and gas (ex. refineries, upgraders, drilling rigs), chemical processing, manufacturing, defense/military, mining operations, and industrial sectors where increased staff and equipment protection is necessary.
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