20ft vs. 40ft shipping containers: choose the space you can actually use
A container should fit both the things you need to store and the property receiving it. Comparing a 20ft container with a 40ft container starts with capacity…
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New, one-trip or used: how to compare container condition
The right container condition depends on what you expect from the space. Appearance may lead the decision for a customer-facing business; practical storage…
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How to prepare your Florida property for container delivery
Successful delivery begins before a truck is dispatched. The container needs a suitable destination, and the driver needs a route that works for the assigned…
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Planning a container site office that works for your crew
A useful construction site office supports the work happening around it. Before selecting the shell, describe the people, equipment and daily tasks it must…
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Container homes, tiny homes on wheels and homes on foundations
The phrase tiny home describes an idea about scale, but it does not tell you how a home is built, where it can be placed or how it will be approved. A…
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Planning a container for agriculture and controlled growing
A shipping container can be part of an agricultural project, but the right specification depends on the job. Equipment storage, a preparation space and an…
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