Ever wonder how many different names are used for a steel storage container? One of the most popular terms our customers use is “conex” or “connex box.” One day, a staff member asked, “where did the term connex box come from?” We’ve used the term for years but surprisingly, no one in the room knew the history behind the phrase, so we turned to the internet and here’s what we found thanks to dictionary.com.

For the third year in a row, there is a full size skating rink located at Wrigley Field in Chicago. This year, Pac-Van has provided a temporary mobile office for the season with a complete and lively custom exterior wrap. A snowy scene in Chicago might not be as unusual as a snowman in Dallas (some of you might remember us sharing that photo from holidays past) but it is still an eye-catching addition to the parking lot.

As we continue our discussion of the benefits of permanent modular construction, we’ll explore the diverse market segments that are starting to see the value in utilizing prefab buildings.

Here in part three of our blog series on permanent modular buildings we’ll explore perhaps the most advantageous benefit of using modular construction – the time savings.

In our second installment, we’re continuing your educating about the benefits of permanent modular construction.  For some modular users, the core benefit is the flexibility to have a temporary structure that can then be easily removed or hauled away once it is no longer needed.  But more recently, the buzz about prefabricated building’s benefits are in relation to permanent applications.