Any search for a shop for rent must include a storage container shop, and we will tell you our reasons for making such a definitive statement in this article by Box Office Warehouse Suites, serving the Greater Fort Worth Metro area with quality and affordable industrial space and commercial property for rent.
Call us at 817-439-3224 to arrange for a tour of our truly unique properties.
What is a storage container shop?
Surely you know what a shipping container is? They are a part of the American landscape and have been for decades. Their original purpose was for storage and shipping; a company would load product inside the metal container, that metal container would then be loaded onto a cargo ship or railroad flatcar, and the container would then be “shipped” to a new location.
A storage container shop, then, is simply a workshop inside of a shipping container/storage container. In truth, a shipping container can be anything you want it to be i.e. garage, office, retail store, warehouse . . . it is simply an empty space which can be transformed into a variety of industrial and commercial uses.
The advantages of shipping container construction.
A partial list of the advantages of shipping container construction:
- Cost savings (because of the low cost of manufacturing a shipping container, that low cost if passed on when the container is used for commercial purposes).
- Quick construction (it literally takes weeks to transform a shipping container into a commercial enterprise. Cut out a few windows, cut out a door, frame inside and insulate; much faster than traditional construction of a post-and-beam building).
- Environmental stewardship (there are literally millions of used containers sitting in lots around the world. Reusing them saves on the mining of metals. It saves the energy necessary to produce a building using traditional ways. And it cuts down on logging since lumber is not used).
- Community impact (taking an eyesore of a used container and transforming it into a functioning building with a new paint job? The community will thank you for doing it).
- Sustainability
- Flexibility (containers can be made into practically anything and they can easily be joined together, thus doubling or tripling the size of the business).
- Durability (to say a container will last forever might be a stretch, but not by much. Containers easily withstand the fury of tornadoes, which is about all we need to say about durability).
- Security
- Easy setup (you can retrofit a container, literally, in a couple weeks. It can then be transported practically anywhere in the world).
Low cost is king in a tight economy.
There is no study or survey regarding cost comparisons between container construction and traditional construction, but it is obvious to anyone which is less expensive. Take an 8’x40’ shipping container, 320 square feet, and the sales price can be as low as $5000. It is literally impossible to purchase a 320 square foot traditional building for that amount of money; and leasing prices are similarly low in comparison, making this a viable alternative for any business owner looking to cut costs and keep to a tight budget.
A final word about Box Office Warehouse Suites.
Box Office Warehouse Suites is located in the Fort Worth Design District, Alliance Area, North Fort Worth. We are a business park made up entirely from used shipping containers, making us the most unique industrial and commercial property in Fort Worth . . . and the most affordable. Call us today and arrange for a tour.
