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A cleanroom environment can be required in a variety of manufacturing, scientific, and medical environments.  For instance, in the aerospace industry, there are certain manufacturers that make very intricate parts for airplanes.  These parts may be used in the engine, flight controls, hydraulics, etc....

When looking to improve the space in a facility, there are quite a few options for the company to consider.  When looking to expand, a company must make sure that all of their options are looked at and fully evaluated.  Immediately, many will look for...

Potentially facing incredibly dangerous hurricanes every year, the southern portion of the United States has to take certain precautions that the rest of the country just does not have to worry about.  On average, there are about 7 hurricanes that form a year with the...

Deadline If no new future extensions occur, one of OSHA major rules for electronic record keeping will be changing on December 1st of 2017.  This rule applies to organizations or establishments that have 250 or more employees that are required to submit & keep OSHA...

Figuring out the best way to use the space in your facility can be incredibly difficult at times.  For many people, being able to visualize the structure is the most important part of the process because they are able to find the different pros and cons...

Modular offices and guard booths can be fabricated and put together on a steel base or installed panel by panel on-site on a concrete slab. 

For areas affected by hurricanes and/or tropical storms on a yearly basis, having structures that can withstand their immense wind speed is vital in order for the building to last over time. However, this can be a difficult problem to solve overall. In areas prone...

Steel canopies provide practical and durable protection from the sun and weather.  Although they are often found near the entrance or exit of a facility, they can provide a number of applications ranging from school systems to warehouses to logistics.  For our canopy projects, we...

Schools these days are becoming more and more crowded, and don’t have a lot of options for stretching out. First, most schools are landlocked, and can’t expand past their set borders because of a lack of land. Second, schools barely have the financing to pay...

In the construction industry, many firms, general contractors, and individual construction workers have done their job a certain way for decades.  They learned a certain technique, process, or order of operations that they trust and have worked for them time and time again in the...

When looking for the right wall panel type there are a lot of different qualities that you will want to look for. With a variety of different options like plywood, fiberwood, hardboard, and gypsum provide a variety of different properties when serving as wall material....

Regardless of how safe you would like to feel on your business premises, the threat of violence or intrusion is very real. Protecting your property and your staff should be a primary concern, which means that you need to provide adequate structures for housing security...

What is the difference between LED and Fluorescent lighting?   Both LED and Fluorescent fixtures provide a very flexible lighting options that have a large number of different applications. Because of their great range of light-spread, they are both very common options in warehouses, outdoor,...

Of all of the guard shack companies online, we think you'll find the most quality product comes from us at Panel Built. You might be wondering... in the world of pre-fabricated guard booths, what constitutes at quality product? A great question, and one that we're...

Planning an effective warehouse layout will have a substantial effect on the day to day operations of your facility and thus the future success of your company as a whole. Whether this is a completely new facility or you are remodeling your current facility, the...

Well looks like you have just purchased your brand-new Panel Built structure, designed just for your specific needs.  The workspace is fully furnished and you are ready to get to work. Just like any type of structure, regular maintenance of our modular buildings helps...

Do you find yourself in need of a few buildings? Perhaps you want a superior panel system to ensure you have a high-quality building that is durable and low maintenance? At Panel Built, we consider ourselves the leaders in the industry of our innovative panel...

Today, there are so many resources to learn more about the ever-expanding construction industry.  From researching the new developments in the industry to looking at case studies of previous projects, the construction industry as a whole provides it all.  With so many great companies...

One major advantage of modular construction is the consistent and reliable quality of the structures.  Every modular building that Panel Built, Inc. manufactures is built in the same factory, by the same people that have completed this process thousands of times in the past.  Every...

When designing any type of facility or new construction, taking into account the surrounding climate will be very important in order to take proper precautions against future weather problems.  Things like overbearing heat, high winds, heavy rain, etc. can take a major toll on a...

The state of California’s Title 24 refers to a set of building standards developed to ensure buildings use energy efficiently. Put into place in 1978 to increase focus on energy efficiency, this set of standards has reportedly saved California consumers billions of dollars in gas...

With the demands of the construction sector growing year after year, the industry has been looking for new and unique avenues to satisfy project requirements. Many issues have been growing in the past couple of years. There are a number of companies that are demanding...

Although they can sometimes seem like an extreme hassle to completing a project, building permits help to ensure the safety in the construction industry and their respective customers.  Building and structural permits ensure that all work done by a construction company meets a certain standard...

In 2016, the construction industry pushed many new boundaries in their sector.  With a new focus on technology and safety, the industry made corrections to address two of its biggest issues waste and safety.  New and exciting technology first started to get its footing in...

The construction industry has to keep a constant eye on the overall safety and security of its employees due to the potential danger of all of their projects.  No matter what the job, there can be a chance for accidents and injuries.  In 2015, the...

It’s simple, just like life, business is dynamic.  Even the people that claim to have everything figured out can be blindsided by change, and rather than taking a leap of faith, it is often best to be prepared for it when it happens.  In this...

Being in a unique business like modular construction, there are many nuances that are not exactly the same as traditional construction.  When people think of modular construction, they often think of pre-assembled, “cookie-cutter” buildings and structures that are mass produced.  However, that is not the...

Truly perfect lean manufacturing is a goal that many companies strive for but is ultimately impossible to achieve. Workflows are constantly changing as your business and production environment changes, which means there will always be room for improvement.  To address these problems, many companies want...

For education institutions, the need for space can occur at a moment’s notice.  With large amounts of new students coming in and out, classrooms and office space are often needed to accommodate the growth.  However, for many districts, it may be difficult to address this problem...