BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - April 6, 2011) - Williams Scotsman, an Algeco Scotsman company and leading provider of modular space and storage solutions in North America, today announced that its reMOD modular jobsite office is being used at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, as part of a two-phase development project.
With the vision that you can work green while you build green, Williams Scotsman launched its reMOD line in early 2009. As integrated into overall site plan and scale, the reMOD line demonstrates job site innovation and may afford project teams the opportunity to obtain additional innovation and design points when working to achieve LEED certification for a permanent building.
The reMOD mobile office has become a central point for workers that are part of the 24,000 sq. ft. new construction project happening at Phipps Conservatory this year. The reMOD office serves as a meeting location for the various parties involved with the building of the Center for Sustainable Landscapes. The goal of the permanent building project is to achieve LEED® platinum certification with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as well as certification under the Living Building Challenge, which is a sustainability program set forth by the International Living Building Institute.
"Over the past two years we've received valuable feedback from the general contractor community that has helped to enhance our product offering," said Michele Cunningham, vice president of marketing for Williams Scotsman. "The increased use of our reMOD line demonstrates that we are filling a real need in the marketplace for sustainable mobile offices. We believe more and more general contractors will continue to enhance jobsite sustainability throughout the next few years."
The reMOD product line offers three different options, providing flexibility for jobsites with different requirements:
- The light green unit utilizes an existing mobile office retrofitted to include eco-minded elements, such as energy efficient light bulbs, motion sensors, weather stripping, caulk, and programmable thermostats, among others
- The mid-green unit, is based on the same structural framework but includes energy-efficient HVAC units, eco-minded finishes, and other system enhancements
- The dark green concept includes all the light and mid-green options as well as an eco-minded interior and exterior design and framework. Self-sustaining renewable resource systems maximize energy efficiency in the units
The unit at Phipps Conservatory is a mid-green unit which includes: motion sensor light switches, programmable thermostat, GreenGuard certified insulation, automatic hand dryers, recycling areas, fluorescent bulbs, white roofing, low-E windows, tubular daylighing devices, dual flush systems and low-flow faucets. For more information about the reMOD line visit www.willscot.com/green.
About Williams Scotsman
Williams Scotsman, an Algeco Scotsman company, offers space solutions for the construction, education, industrial, commercial/retail, healthcare, and government markets, with operations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Williams Scotsman serves customers' modular space and storage needs through a network of nearly 100 locations throughout North America. In addition to its core leasing business, the company manages and develops permanent modular structures.
Algeco Scotsman is a leading global business services provider focused on portable accommodations and storage solutions. The group manages a fleet of more than 300,000 units, with operations in Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States. The company's legacy is grounded in its reputation for exceptional customer service, effective management of business operations and consistent product innovation. Algeco Scotsman's global presence combined with its local market expertise provides exemplary service tailored to meet the unique needs of customers throughout the world. For additional information, visit www.willscot.com, or email Michele.Cunningham@willscot.com.
