Category: Converted Shipping Containers

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Container Lighting: A Guide to Safe and Effective Solutions

Introduction Container lighting is a must when using your shipping container. As an owner of a shipping container, you need to be sure that your staff/employees are able to use the container safely.  Lighting affects not only functionality but also safety and security. Here we will guide you through important considerations when it comes to container lighting. Understanding your Container lighting needs There are reasons why lighting is needed with your container.  Storage facilities: You and your staff need to have good visibility. Perhaps you are looking for a specific item and it is too dark to find it…

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Snack shack for a school

We were approached by a local school, looking for a container conversion. They called it a ‘Snack shack’. In effect their ‘Tuck shop’ The school had an old portable cabin unit that was fitted with a serving hatch, cooker, water, lighting and electrics. This worked well for many years until it started to deteriorate so badly, that they needed a replacement. They thought of a shipping container conversion and then approached us with their full requirements. We were delighted to be able to assist them and the unit was placed into position a couple of months ago. This is…

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RAAC in schools & the shipping containers solution

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RAAC has been a big issue in the national news. Many municipal buildings in England were built with RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete), and it has become apparent that using this type of concrete may affect the safety and longevity of buildings. The problem – RAAC in schools Days before the school year started, many schools told parents that their children couldn’t begin the term as planned. There are serious concerns about the risk of collapse, so some schools in England have delayed the start of term. Shipping containers solutions Shipping container classrooms We have converted shipping containers into…

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Converted Shipping Containers

Have you ever seen those houses made out of shipping containers on TV and thought, “Wow! How in the world could I get something like that?” Well, that’s the result of converting shipping containers. Converted shipping containers can be used for so many different things, like for storage, classrooms, chemical stores for farmers, and as we have mentioned, shipping containers can even be converted into a fully habitable home. Do you want to spice up your office or start a food truck? A converted container is your answer. The history books don’t tell us exactly when we started converting…

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Buying a shipping container office? Read this first!

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Mobile office units are a great way of adding secure, comfortable and cost-effective office and canteen spaces to your business. They are an ideal solution for building sites, farms, schools, sports clubs, car dealerships and many other businesses. With your own shipping container office, you can join the thousands of people benefiting from convenience, practicality and huge savings on office rental. These are just a few of the reasons why this style of portable office is more popular in 2024 than it has ever been before. If you are on the lookout for a shipping container office, you might…

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School Refurbishment

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Shipping containers for school and college refurbishment This week, the UK Government announced a ten-year plan for the refurbishment of schools and colleges across the nation. With over £1 billion in funding, it is the first major rebuilding programme to be launched since 2014, and will begin as soon as 2020-21. You may be familiar with the use of converted shipping containers for offices, but they can also be used to increase space in schools and colleges. Likewise, regular shipping containers can also be utilised by these institutions for storage. If you are an educational institution planning to refurbish,…

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5 ways an office container can save you money

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Whether you’re a small business, a not-for-profit or a self-employed individual, your office space most likely accounts for a large chunk of your outgoings. As a small company ourselves, we at Billie Box can identify with the difficulty of striking the balance between keeping costs down and finding an office space which suits your needs. Like many business owners, you might have spent hours on the internet, searching local listings for office rentals. However, there is one option you might not have considered: converted shipping containers. Converted shipping containers make excellent office spaces which can save you money. They…

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Classroom shipping container conversions

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All too often these days the news carries worrying details of schools being put under increasing pressure to perform, not only from a results perspective but also from a financial perspective.  Teachers are under pressure to provide dedicated teaching to all students, with appropriate attention given to students with additional needs. Headteachers are under pressure to provision the correct resources for both teachers and pupils.  While the attention and opportunities available for children with additional needs is certainly great news, finding the resources can be extremely challenging.  Appropriating the teaching resource is only one issue; another issue is finding…

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Cost effective, secure alternative to Prefab buildings

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Finding office space and canteen space can be challenging for businesses who find their space is at a premium.  Some businesses (like motor dealerships) sometimes simply do not have any indoor space at all.  Providing your staff with a warm, comfortable and productive working environment is an important consideration for any business.  Ensuring your staff have somewhere comfortable to take work breaks and eat meals is important for morale. In the past increasing the size of a work environment involved either building an extension, or investing in a modular building.  Building work may either be impractical, or impossible.  Modular…

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