Disaster Recovery - Modular Building Applications
In the aftermath of a natural disaster or terrorist attack, government agencies need a building solution that incorporates the speed and reliability necessary to get vital community facilities up and operational again. Modular building expedites the construction process, bringing structures from concept to completion in record time.
The modular design and building method is an excellent solution to help restore public services following a natural disaster:
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Libraries
- Call and data centers
- Police stations
- Financial institutions
- Local offices
Modular structures:
- Can be designed and constructed to minimize the impact of future disasters
- Meet or exceed all applicable state and local building codes
- Are strong and secure enough to withstand transport from the factory to the building site
- Meet the building requirements to resist damage from hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes with no additional reinforcement
- Relocatable and secure
Williams Scotsman has experience working with local, state and federal government agencies (i.e. FEMA), as well as healthcare providers, hospitals and school districts impacted by natural disasters. When a natural disaster is declared, federal and state agencies alike can make use of our GSA schedule.
Williams Scotsman played a critical role in helping to rebuild after Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. The company completed 29,000 square feet of permanent modular space for the reconstruction of South Cameron Memorial Hospital, which was destroyed by Hurricane Rita. The company also played a vital role within New Orleans’ Recovery School District (RSD), providing 500,000 square feet of modular classroom space to seven different school sites after Hurricane Katrina.
Williams Scotsman’s modular space solutions are available under the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule contract for prefabricated buildings and structures (GS-07F-0257M).