From medical clinics and sales centers to dormitories and childcare facilities, Williams Scotsman is the industry leader in providing modular buildings that exceed expectations across multiple industry sectors.
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As the industry leader in commercial modular construction, Williams Scotsman required a building of superior quality to accommodate its employees, showcase the company’s capabilities and allow for future expansion. The initial three-story, 43,200 square foot office complex was begun in spring 1987 and completed in fall 1987; the 26,880 square foot addition was started in fall 1998 and completed in spring 1999. In 2000, the Modular Building Institute presented Williams Scotsman with a “Best of Show” award for the 70,080 square foot facility.
| Broke Ground-Original: | Spring 1987 |
| Occupancy: | Fall 1987 |
| Broke Ground-Addition: | Fall 1998 |
| Occupancy: | Spring 1999 |
Nusign Industries, producer of state-of-the-art parking bumpers, needed office and storage space for a new manufacturing facility in the desert in Palmdale, CA. The 60’x 24’ facility included an expansive living space with a TV, stereo, ping-pong table, full kitchen, a bathroom with showers and lockers, and a large office with a walk-in closet. The project completion time from order receipt to installation was less than two months.
Williams Scotsman needed an energy efficient and cost effective office building to accommodate the 50 employees in its Harmans, Maryland office. In addition to providing administrative space, the building would also serve as a showcase for the company’s design and construction capabilities. The two-story, 13,070 square foot modular facility was completed 10 months and received a “Best in Show” award from the Modular Building Institute.
Siemens Westinghouse needed additional office space to accommodate its growing workforce. A temporary onsite building was necessary to keep the staff centralized and avoid disruption in business during the planning and building of the permanent facility. Within two weeks, Williams Scotsman installed a five-section, Redi-Plex Building totaling 3,600 square feet using turnkey construction.
With training of domestic and international personnel a major focus, Siemens Westinghouse needed a new training facility. They looked to modular construction to combine architectural appeal and functionality with cost and time savings. The project was completed in four months.
As part of the Haiti Relief efforts, Sacred Heart Hospital required a prosthetics lab to help service the many people injured by the earthquake and in need of prosthesis treatment. The CRUDEM Foundation approached Williams Scotsman's Jacksonville office with the concept of a secure storage container that could be configured into a prosthetics workshop for use in Haiti. In less than a month, Williams Scotsman had a 40' X 8' container office ready for outfitting. Due to the collaborative contributions from several organizations and the local community, the concept transformed a basic container office into a portable, secure prosthetics workshop for Sacred Heart Hospital and the people of northern Haiti.
| Order Received: | 2/10/10 |
| Completion: | 2/24/10 |
South Cameron Memorial Hospital was one of the many casualties when Hurricane Rita struck Louisiana in September 2005. The acute care hospital was the only healthcare facility serving the 10,000 residents of Cameron Parish, the largest of the 64 parishes in Louisiana. Within 11 months, Williams Scotsman delivered complete site preparation services as well as the 38 modular components that comprise the new acute care facility. Constructed with future storms in mind, the multi-million dollar project includes 12,000 square feet of emergency facilities, 25 inpatient beds, diagnostic imaging applications, and medical services space.
High Tech High wanted to develop a sustainable learning campus for students, staff and the community. The design and construction of the charter school had to address a variety of LEED®, CHPS (“Collaborative for High Performance Schools”), and ENERGY STAR requirements. In five months, Williams Scotsman implemented a modular sustainable campus solution that included 59 modules totaling 32,807 square feet.
| Date Delivery Began: | 9/2008 |
| Date of Installation: | 10/2008 |
| Completion: | 1/2009 |
The Soldier Hollow Charter School, with 100 students in grades K-8, is located in the middle of a world-renowned trail system and former Olympic cross country ski venue. The charter school purchased a portable classroom from Williams Scotsman a few year back and was now in need of a multi-functional learning environment for students that could also serve as an area to support local, national and international sporting events.
Bethel School District, operating in an expanding suburban area focused on high-quality education, was experiencing a rapid growth in enrollment. They determined they needed additional classrooms plus Life Skills buildings. The new space had to be affordable and delivered fast to meet class size mandates. The modular buildings offered two spacious and comfortable 900 square foot classrooms per structure.
Loyola College required space to house staff members being displaced by a necessary building renovation. Six Redi-Plex sections totaling 4,320 sq. ft. were used. The cycle time from project start to finish was under two weeks.
The Houston Community College System wanted to create a childcare center and workforce training center to provide affordable education, healthcare and daycare programs to underprivileged adults. They chose modular construction due to the limited time frame.
Wachusetts Regional School District, the oldest district in the state of Massachusetts, was experiencing severe overcrowding. The regional high school required an additional classroom and cafeteria building before the beginning of the upcoming school year. The 25,000 square foot, two-story classroom building and 6,000 square foot cafeteria were completed in nine months.
To free up space required for a new library on the campus of Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, administration officials had to demolish and relocate a permanent building that housed classrooms and offices. LMU required that new classrooms and offices be constructed within four months with minimum disruption so that office staff and students would not be displaced and classes could start on time. Williams Scotsman delivered a 10,000-square-foot facility in 14 12’ x 60’ modules located on LMU’s main campus.
The Marysville School District needed to improve existing facilities with updated, state-of-the-art buildings. The goal of the capital improvements program was to not only meet the current educational facility needs of the community but future requirements as well. Modular construction allowed the Marysville School District to complete the Marysville Secondary Campus project in less time than traditional construction at an estimated cost savings of about 20 percent. The 121 modular units were craned and assembled on site in approximately two weeks. The overall project provided new, high quality classrooms for 700 students at no cost to local taxpayers.
The Shoreline School District needed to add space to eight of its nine elementary schools to accommodate aftercare programs as well as band and orchestra instruction, which are part of the comprehensive music program offered by the district. Williams Scotsman’s modular construction allowed the district to complete eight detached modular structures, totaling 19 classrooms and approximately 21,077 square feet in only three months.
Due to expansion, Anne Arundel Community College needed more space for administrative offices. Although the building would have to be relocated in the future, it had to look like a permanent structure and blend in with the campus architecture. The project was completed within the mandatory 90-day timeframe.
With its computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) department building closed for emergency repairs, the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at Essex needed alternate classroom space for 1,000 students fast. In two months, Williams Scotsman provided 22 Redi-Plex™ units to house nine classrooms, six computer labs, and several administrative offices totaling 15,240 square feet.
Escambia County School District began 2007 with the daunting task of closing and redistricting 10 schools that affected more than 1,500 students for the new school year. In approximately five months, Williams Scotsman was able to complete an addition of 12 new buildings – resulting in 49,250 square feet of educational space.
When a flood destroyed Griffithsville Elementary School in West Virginia, students, teachers and administrative staff were displaced. In order to minimize any disruption to the school year, the Lincoln County Board of Education decided that the school required a construction solution that was both flexible and fast. Williams Scotsman provided temporary classrooms within one month of the permit issue date.
When fire destroyed a new school section in the midst of the school year, administrators needed to replace the structure but also space to accommodate students during new construction. Williams Scotsman provided temporary classrooms within four days of the fire. Within two months of the contract award, they built an eight-section, 5,760 square foot permanent Redi-Plex Building.
When Ithaca College encountered an over-enrollment of students for the fall semester they did not have enough on-campus housing to accommodate the incoming students. The fall semester was quickly approaching and Ithaca College needed additional housing constructed quickly and within a strict budget. Williams Scotsman was able to provide a temporary modular residence hall in time for the upcoming school year.
With natural gas exploration and production being high priorities for the Mexican government, PEMEX, the state-owned oil and natural gas company, assumed the Burgos gas field exploration project in an effort to help the country meet its rapidly expanding power generation requirements. In order to complete the project on schedule, PEMEX staff would be onsite all day and night, which made workforce camps and bunkhouses mandatory. In less than six weeks, Williams Scotsman supplied 41 mobile space units to the PEMEX camps at Burgos gas fields.
| Order Received: | 3/1/05 |
| Installation & Completion: | 4/11-4/29/05 |
In order to support personnel assigned to the Pemex petroleum project in Pozarica Veracruz, Mexico, ICA Fluor required additional office space and relocation of its existing 8-unit modular office building from Reynosa, Tamaulipas to Pozarica, Veracruz, Mexico. Williams Scotsman delivered and installed a 735.90 m2 ( 7,921 square feet) modular office in less than 60 days! Within one year after the successful completion of this project, Williams Scotsman Mexico was awarded additional projects by ICA Fluor including two 11-unit complexes, two triple wide and four single modular units for their facilities.
Cementation needed a temporary office facility for personnel during mine shaft construction at the Lucky Friday Mine site. The facility not only required comfortable and spacious project office space, but also had to be completed quickly. Williams Scotsman provided a 4,320 square foot temporary project office building in less than three months. The building features a kitchen, conference room, 18 offices and a bull pen.
The county sheriff, the county prosecuting attorney and their accompanying staff needed a permanent solution for their offices. The Downtown Business Association required that the building match the historical appearance of downtown Walla Walla. Williams Scotsman constructed a 15,984 square foot modular structure that blended in seamlessly with its historic neighboring structures.
| Permits Received: | 6-1-01 |
| Delivery & Installation: | 7-10-01 |
| Occupancy: | 9-21-01 |
The community required an interim library with an open design to create an inviting space for the public and allow maximum access to all corners of the library. In less than three months, Williams Scotsman completed the 4,320 square foot clear-span building composed of six 12’ x 60’ x 15’ modules. The Modular Building Institute (MBI) awarded this project an honorable mention in April 2008.
When the Newmarket Courthouse had to undergo emergency interior construction, the municipality needed a temporary space solution to assure court proceedings continued without interruption. Williams Scotsman worked with the attorney general’s office to create a fully equipped 29,256 square foot complex of individual mobile units within 60 days.
The Veterans Administration (VA) in Tampa, Florida needed a Polytrauma care center to serve as a prosthesis rehabilitation care center and also include living accommodations to help veterans returning from the Persian Gulf War readjust back into civilian life. The project involved a two-phase design process which had to meet the VA’s budget requirements and site restrictions. Williams Scotsman built a two-story 38,000 square foot Polytrauma modular facility in two phases.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences needed a state-of-the-art temporary facility to support research and investigations in autoimmunity, infectious diseases, and developmental defects. The facility had to be fully code-complaint and functional, while incorporating complex mechanical and building systems that could be easily removed. The design had to consider patient flow and employee working patterns while allowing future flexibility for other laboratory research purposes. Williams Scotsman built the code-compliant 14,144 square foot facility on an accelerated construction schedule.
Kuumba, a private, non-profit agency, was planning a new medical facility to serve the underprivileged and uninsured in northwest Roanoke. The immediate need made a Redi-Plex Building the ideal solution for the medical center. Within five weeks of the contract date, Williams Scotsman constructed a five-section building equipped to provide all medical services from radiology and lab services to eye and dental care.
| Contract Date: | 9-14-00 |
| Delivery Date: | 9-25-00 |
| Installation: | 10-00 |
| Occupancy: | 10-27-00 |
Pioneers Memorial Hospital needed to expedite the construction of their MR facility without disrupting patient flow and functionality. They chose a modular imaging enclosure because it was relocatable and could potentially be moved without de-installing the magnet. Working in conjunction with its manufacturing partner, the OEM, and the hospital, Williams Scotsman constructed and installed the MR facility within 120 days. The 28’ x 35’ finished space includes a procedure room, control room, waiting area, dressing rooms and an equipment room outfitted with a Toshiba 1.5T magnet.
The emergency department at Westchester County Medical Center had exceeded capacity and needed a permanent addition to accommodate their patients as well as their administrative and triage personnel. Because the building’s location was limited to an area between the emergency room entrance and the circular ambulance drop-off area, the construction process needed to allow access to the rest of the hospital’s operations and blend seamlessly with the adjoining facility. Completed in five months, the new addition harmonized with the existing building and met all health department codes and requirements.
The DaVita Dialysis Treatment Center wanted a new treatment center to meet the dialysis needs of the outpatient population in the Hearne, Texas community. Williams Scotsman constructed a 12-station treatment center in 68 days. The new facility was outfitted to accommodate DaVita’s newest reverse-osmosis systems and dialysis loop technology.
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, a critical access facility that provides healthcare to Kittitas County and the surrounding areas, wanted to replace its existing mobile MRI with a permanent MRI suite on the hospital campus. In just over five months, Williams Scotsman provided two modules totaling 1,400 square feet to house the advanced Siemens diagnostic testing equipment that greatly enhances patients’ comfort and reduces their anxiety.
Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital wanted to relocate its rehabilitation department to a newly constructed building adjacent to the main hospital facility. Since the site was located in a rural remote area and cost efficiency was vital, conventional construction timeline posed a concern. In only five months, Williams Scotsman constructed a free-standing rehabilitation center using eight 12’ x 50’ modules. The center was equipped with a general office and patient waiting area, private patient treatment area, and a core rehabilitation area complete with exercise equipment, hydrotherapy tubs and a walking track.
With patient volume rising dramatically, Fort Duncan Medical Center needed a new facility to accommodate an expansion of their radiology capabilities. The new facility had to support the weight of radiology equipment and shielding, and handle tremendous electrical power requirements. The fully customized, 2,660 square foot modular space solution went from order to occupancy in just four months.
South Texas Medical Clinics, part of an extensive healthcare system that serves the rural community of Southeast Texas. They needed a permanent building to replace the temporary modular space they were leasing from Williams Scotsman to accommodate their physical therapy department. The new building would connect to the existing clinic and blend aesthetically with the existing hospital campus. The time from order receipt to occupancy was approximately four months.
Bon Secours, a system of nationwide caregivers known for delivering world class health services, was expanding its services by adding a new accounting department. The health care provider required a temporary, onsite facility that would keep its employees in one centralized location until the permanent building was constructed. The time to completion was less than one month.
Sheppard Pratt and one of its associate service facilities, the Harry Stack Sullivan Day Hospital, needed more office space for its doctors, nurses and caretakers, as well as hospital space to meet the needs of adult patients with mental illnesses. Within just one month of the order, Williams Scotsman delivered and installed a four-piece Redi-Plex™ building, creating eight offices, a conference room, and hospital space. The building allowed for both the new office space and hospital to be housed under one roof.
WIC is a Supplemental Nutrition program that provides nutrition education and support to pregnant women and new mothers with infants and children less than five years of age. The program's existing modular facility in Phoenix, AZ was in poor condition and needed to be replaced. Williams Scotsman offered a variety of preconstruction services including schematic design, space planning, budgeting and project scheduling. Also, careful collaboration with the Public Health and Facilities Management departments was incorporated to ensure the color scheme, finishes and building layout created a friendly and cost effective environment. A new 4,928 square foot modular WIC center was completed on-time and within budget. The facility features classrooms, counseling/interview room, waiting area, break room, staff restrooms, reception area, storage room, and labs for conducting infant examinations.
Lowe Properties was planning a gated community of luxury condominiums and single-family homes along a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and spectacular beach. They needed to quickly design and establish a sales center appropriate for this exclusive setting that would blend in with the natural beauty of the landscape.
Starwood Development needed to quickly establish an onsite sales center during construction of an exclusive, gated golf course community featuring luxury custom homes. The creation of the signature sales center was to be inspired by Bing Crosby’s legacy. The meticulously appointed sales center, which included a replication of the study in Crosby’s former residence, a presentation area, several offices, a kitchen and restrooms, reflected the quality potential homebuyers could expect in their new home.
Pulte Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, needed an upscale sales center for its single-family home development in Solera at Apple Valley, California, a gated, golf course community. Williams Scotsman created a custom, 5,400 square foot modular building that conveyed the community’s high standard of living to prospective buyers while showcasing the beauty of the surrounding site.
The Bluegreen Corporation, a Fortune 500 land development company, planned to develop a golf course housing community in Virginia. When homesite land sales were below expectations, the company wanted to establish a temporary onsite presence to stimulate sales while they planned to build a permanent structure. Within a few weeks, Williams Scotsman delivered a 1,968 square foot customized Redi-Plex™ facility complete with a spacious reception area, a conference room, two offices and two handicapped-accessible restrooms.
Maitland city officials hired VJR Properties to handle the initial construction phase of a mixed-use project that would include a five-story luxury condominium called the “Trevi,” complete with retail outlets and residential homes. The VJR Properties team needed a temporary facility to use for planning, designing, conducting meetings and exhibiting the new property to potential residents and business owners. Within 60 days of the order, Williams Scotsman delivered and installed a 2,880 square foot clear-span custom sales center.
As Hilton Hotels Corporation continued its development in the timeshare market with a elegant resort planned at Ruby Lake in Orlando, the need for an equally stylish sales center was apparent. They wanted a large, customized modular sales office that would match exterior and interior materials. Williams Scotsman provided a custom-configured 7,800 square foot model sales center in less than 90 days.
Brookfield Homes was in the process of building 137 multimillion dollar homes along the Kohala Resort of the Big Island, and needed a temporary sales center to showcase the new residences while a permanent model sales center was being constructed. In less than two months, Williams Scotsman transformed a mobile office into a custom sales center complete with an elaborate exterior build-out to match the appearance of the residential community.
The U.S. Air Force required offices in Tampa, Florida for foreign nationals volunteering to support the fight for freedom from terror. Williams Scotsman provided offices for what would become known as “Enduring Freedom Coalition Village.” The project scope grew from a need for six buildings to 20 and ultimately comprised complexes, several single-wide and double-wide modular units, restroom trailers, and guard house. Time to completion was seven weeks.
The medical center had to move into new temporary space before Thanksgiving to allow ample time for the staff to transition from existing buildings to the medical swing space without interruption to on-going medical services. Williams Scotsman smoothly navigated both the critical schedule and the challenge of a busy, crowded campus.
Due to recent growth within the organization, NAVAIR Lakehurst had to expand existing office operations to accommodate the increase in personnel. To avoid disruption in operations and minimize displacement of staff, NAVAIR sought a temporary relocatable space while its permanent office building underwent major renovations and expansion. Within weeks, Williams Scotsman and the overall project team delivered and installed (2) 14-unit Red-Plex™ complexes with combined total dimensions of 120'L x 168'W. The two complexes were installed back- to-back and connected by two site-built corridors. The relocatable modular office complex featured a large open cubicle office area, private offices, conference rooms and a large kitchen area that was built on-site. Also, "Fire Alarm Mass Notification System" and HVAC snorkels were incorporated into the facility.
The National Naval Medical Center had to move into new temporary space before quickly to allow ample time for the staff to transition from existing buildings to the medical swing space without interruption to ongoing medical services. Williams Scotsman supplied a two-story modular building encompassing 35,280 square feet which housed a physical therapy room, an occupational therapy room, a chiropractic room, and other general treatment rooms.
With 3,800 soldiers arriving to form the new Brigade Combat Team for the 1st Armored Division at Biggs Army Air Field in Fort Bliss, Texas, the Army Corp of Engineers needed to build a functional mini-city comprised of 199 modular buildings. Williams Scotsman constructed a modular “Temporary Unit of Action” – including barracks, administrative buildings, headquarters, operations, classrooms, and laundry facilities – in less than 210 days. The 350,000 square foot project received the McGraw Hill “Best of Texas” award for infrastructure.
A leading naval aviation research, development and testing center needed a temporary modular building that would enable them to continue “business as usual” while the HVAC system in their public works building was being replaced. Williams Scotsman’s final project design involved two Redi-Plex Building™ components occupying 4,300 square feet with a boardwalk connector.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was experiencing significant growth in base construction and renovations at the U.S. Army installation in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Among the many major building renovations and upgrades required were the starship barracks and battalion basic training facilities. In less than five months, Williams Scotsman completed 200,000 square feet of modular buildings varying in size from single-story to multi-story/multi-function barracks, classrooms, administrative buildings, headquarters, and a dining facility.
Kukui'ula Development Company was in the process of developing a new luxury residential community in Koloa island of Kauai, Hawaii that included a private 18 hole golf course. They needed a high end comfort station building placed on the 5th hole of the private golf course for use exclusively by golf club members. Hawaii Modular Space was responsible for project coordination, delivery and installation of the modular facility. Module components were delivered to a west coast dock and transported by sea to the island of Kauai for installation at Koloa. The 25'6" x 30' high end modular comfort station was completed in time for the golf course's grand opening. Some of the various custom design finishes included limestone flooring, custom louvered windows, shake roofing, granite counter tops, designer plumbing fixtures and lighting and built in Lanai.
| Order Received: | 9/29/10 |
| Delivery: | 12/6/10 |
| Completion: | 12/20/10 |
When the Marriott Corporation initiated a significant new development in Orlando, Florida, they needed premium office space, construction trailers and storage units suitable for a luxury development. Storage units, construction trailers and a 10,100 square foot main office for the contractor, plus an additional 5,000 square foot building for the Marriott Corporation, were delivered to accommodate their needs.
The contractor hired to design and build a new Woodrow Wilson Bridge connecting Maryland and Virginia needed space to accommodate engineers, architects, construction workers, and road crews that could be reconfigured throughout the elaborate planning and construction phases. Williams Scotsman designed two Redi-Plex Buildings ™ on each side of the bridge that accommodate up to 70 engineers, architects and inspectors. The company also provided several storage containers and standard subcontractor field offices, and continues to meet the needs of the evolving bridge project by providing additional buildings to the construction sites in Maryland and Virginia.
In late November 2001, a fire destroyed the building that housed the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority’s Fast Lane account processing center in Auburn. While the building was rebuilt, the contractor who operated the center needed a minimum of 5,000 square feet to adequately house its staff and equipment temporarily in order to avoid a disruption in service. Within five days, a 5,040 square foot office building was completed and operational.
Signature Flight Support needed a high-end, custom finished terminal building constructed quickly at Boston’s busy Logan Airport. Williams Scotsman delivered and installed six Redi-Plex™ modular units with custom finishing touches in less than two weeks.