For many years, shipping containers have transported goods around the world. Now, shipping container conversions are gaining momentum as flexible event solutions for experiential marketing and a wide range of applications.
Despite their rise in popularity, there are still some misconceptions when it comes to shipping container conversion spaces for events. Our events team are here to debunk some of the misconceptions you may have heard:
Container conversions are not environmentally friendly
At The Events Structure, all our shipping container conversion structures are recycled single-use high-quality containers. As they’re recycled, this reduces the environmental impact of our builds.
Further, all our shipping container conversions undergo regular maintenance to ensure the structures are to a high enough standard, and to safeguard their longevity to reduce the environmental impact that comes with product replacement.
Shipping containers are too small for events
Shipping containers boast a large internal space, with a 20' ISO container conversion exhibiting a 13.4m2 environment. The open nature of our customised container products allows you to extend your event application outside the structure.
However, with shipping container conversions, the creativity in structure is limitless, as multi-level arrangements are possible. This flexibility in design mean it is possible to create a unique space that meets your exact requirements for comfort and usability.
We have a range of shipping container conversion products with multi-deck and cluster options available. We also have custom-build container solutions too. If space is still an issue, we have a range of roadshow trucks and mobile showrooms that may be better suited to your event.
Shipping containers are only temporary buildings
Many people overlook the possibility of building a long-term structure with a shipping container as they believe the space is temporary. While our customised container product range is for hire, we offer custom-build container structures that can be turned into permanent fixtures.
For a business premise on the Angel Gate development in London, we created a container cafe using a 10ft donor shipping container modified to fit the development's intended space and be a permanent fixture.
Shipping container conversions are ideal for long-term use as they're more durable than other traditional methods of construction, such as concrete, wood and other steel structures.
Converted shipping containers are not transportable
Although the sturdy design and weight of a shipping container conversion may look like they're locked to a single location, it is easy to transport them to new destinations.
In fact, shipping container conversions are not designed to be stationary and intended to be easy to transport. With shipping container conversions, roadshow tours and event series are possible.
The Events Structure always try to minimise the number of trailers used for deployment to ensure each project is as cost-effective and eco-friendly as possible.
It's easy to convert shipping containers
Shipping container conversions make the perfect structures for events and activations, but some people believe it is a simple process to convert a shipping container.
Many alterations and modifications are needed to get the shipping container structure up a high enough standard for an event. It's advised that only experienced engineers and architects modify shipping containers as any changes can compromise the effectiveness of the structure, making it fail industry event standards.
For more information on shipping container conversions for events or any other temporary event structure, contact us on (0161) 821 1010.