Permanent Modular Buildings vs. Portable Buildings
Key differences between portable buildings and permanent buildings of modular construction for your facility Modular buildings are common structures at facilities like construction sites, manufacturing plants, refineries, and elsewhere. They also make up many medical or office structures in several industries. However, modular buildings may be permanent or portable depending on one’s needs or site…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsNumbers don’t lie – FORTRESS is greener and cheaper, according to building life cycle assessments
A life cycle analysis involves analyzing and measuring the potential lifetime environmental and cost impact of an organization’s building (or product or system). For example, a comprehensive building life cycle analysis for a corporate manufacturing plant may look at: Thorough life cycle assessments are normally governed by international standards such as ISO 14040 or 14044.…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsPrecast Concrete Buildings – Ideal for Disaster Resilience
Why precast concrete buildings are recommended for worksite safety & disaster protection: Every worksite must account for staff protection during an emergency or natural disaster. Protecting workers is of chief importance during a catastrophe, especially if a worksite is exposed to blast, fire, or other potential operational and natural hazards. Planning and safety drills only…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsWhat Are Disaster-Resilient Structures?
The importance & benefits of disaster-resilient structures at modern worksites: Disaster can strike at any time, even with proper precautions. Toxic chemical leaks, explosions, or severe weather events can endanger worksite personnel and critical equipment. Organizations can’t anticipate or stop every potential disaster. But they can prepare ahead of time by choosing disaster-resilient structures. Properly…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsKey Differences Between Tilt-Up, Cast-In-Place, & Precast Concrete Construction
Find the right concrete building solution for your worksite. Discover the differences between tilt-up, cast-in-place, & precast concrete construction methods here.
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsFORTRESS: The Perfect Modern Industrial Building for On-Site Protection
FORTRESS brings the style, comfort, & safety of modern industrial buildings to your worksite: Many industrial buildings are functional, but they aren’t that comfortable or appealing for building occupants. Others are more aesthetically pleasing but leave much to be desired in terms of equipment or personnel protection. The best modern industrial buildings take both form…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsEnsure Critical Equipment Protection with FORTRESS
How FORTRESS minimizes business interruption risk & offers consistent critical equipment protection While FORTRESS Building was designed for an effective efficient and protected work space for personnel, it also can be used protect critical equipment and key infrastructure. Every business hopes for smooth operations and minimal disruptions. But as the saying goes, it’s wise to…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsGet to Know: Tim Host
Tim Host is FORTRESS Protective Building’s Director of Regional Account Development for North America and started working with the FORTRESS team on December 13, 2021. Tim came onboard with 15 years of modular building experience. “I saw FORTRESS and how it married all the benefits of an individually designed concrete tilt wall building with modular…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsClean Energy Goals? Meet Modular Construction
According to the World Health Organization, a rapid scale-up of available clean energy solutions must occur before 2030 to have a chance of meeting targets. Available solutions need to achieve 8,000 GW of renewable energy, up from 2,800 GW currently; by 2025, 100 countries should establish targets for 100% renewable-based power. With this in mind,…
Continue reading about hazard protection and company newsThe multi-hazard protection design behind FORTRESS receives patent!
It is official – BakerRisk has been issued a patent for its FORTRESS Protective Buildings!! A need was identified in industry for a building that: Can easily be transported to the site and erected quickly. Can resist a full range of hazards (explosion, fire, toxic/flammable gas ingress, fragments, extreme weather, etc.) Protects building occupants, critical…
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