A shipping container may sound very basic, but there are a number reasons to order shipping container technical drawings. It all depends on what they are being used for and the industry that you are in.
Logistics
It may be necessary to order technical drawings in order to determine the overall logistics for packing a shipping container. For example, the dimensions will be able to accommodate a variety of freight. When freight companies have access to the technical drawings, they will be able to ensure that shipping containers are loaded to the maximum, thus being able to save money. 4D drawings also allow for the
Re purposing
Shipping containers have gained new purposes in recent years. They are being turned into offices, small homes, and much more. When there are technical drawings, it allows contractors to know how to make the modifications so that it can be a fully functional building.
Marketing
There are a variety of marketing opportunities that can be had when there are drawings of shipping containers. It allows a firm to sell their product using a basic shipping container and putting a twist on it. Particularly when there aren’t any physical containers to show people, the drawings can be used to give people a sense of what they are investing in. The drawings can also be uploaded onto a website to make it easier for people to discover the possibilities that can be had with a shipping container.
Shipping containers are being modified to fit many applications, taking advantage of their industrial grade steel walls to provide affordable, safe and durable spaces for the following uses:
- on-site private offices for construction, agricultural, and disaster relief
- secure storage for machinery, equipment, and supplies
- athletic equipment or seasonal inventory units
- guard shacks and security training rooms
- lunch room and break room facilities
- power distribution equipment
We can provide shipping container technical drawings to detail the specific modifications and additions needed to convert these boxes that were once used solely for shipping dry goods by rail and sea into usable facilities; removing the expensive costs of building a structure from the ground up. Our team of engineering designers and drafters have successfully completed technical documentation for shipping containers which include the following modifications:
- man doors or overhead door
- lighting and electrical outlets
- heating, air conditioning and ventilation
- plumbing for water and toilets
- windows or louvered vents
- shelving and interior finish
Thousands of dollars can be saved versus building a new facility when shipping containers are converted into spare offices, rooms or storage facilities; facilities that are also portable and can be used over and over again on different sites as needed. With our expertise in providing shipping container technical drawings, you can be assured that the new facility will look and perform flawlessly. This new trend is a smart solution to many facility needs, and also saves you money.
Contact us to have our team go to work for you with accurate and neat shipping container technical drawings.
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