Field answers you can use before the truck reaches the gate.
Built for superintendents, project managers and trade contractors. Start with a question, use the diagram or checklist, then confirm the actual site and delivered scope.
Three fast ways into the library.
The resource center supports a purchase decision. If you already know the size and ZIP, go directly to the quote.
Compare container sizes
See proportional 20FT, 40FT and High Cube visuals, capacity and common jobsite uses.
Open size education center02Prepare the site
Plan approach, bearing points, drainage and door swing.
Open delivery guide →03Secure the tools
Layer placement, hardware, cameras and nightly closeout.
Open security guide →100Ask a direct question
Search ten contractor topics and follow the deeper guide.
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Construction storage by the numbers.
Compare container footprint and internal volume, then put the decision in context with FMI productivity findings and National Equipment Register theft estimates.
- Five accessible charts
- Primary-source links and limitations
- Square PNG and SVG downloads for social media
Find the exact jobsite problem.
Filter by topic or search the language your crew uses. Every guide links to related decisions, downloads and a delivered-price request.
Theft prevention plan
Build layered jobsite security around placement, locks, lighting, cameras, inventory control and a repeatable nightly closeout.
Open field guide →Locks and lockboxes
Understand the difference between padlocks, hidden-shackle locks, puck locks and welded lockboxes before securing jobsite tools.
Open field guide →Cameras, lighting and GPS
Position security technology so it captures useful evidence and supports the container instead of creating glare, blind spots or false confidence.
Open field guide →Overnight security checklist
A practical ten-minute end-of-shift routine for locking tools, recording exceptions and handing off responsibility.
Open field guide →Complete buying guide
A contractor-first framework for choosing size, condition, doors, delivery method and modifications without overbuying.
Open field guide →Renting vs buying
Compare project duration, repeat use, mobilization, modification freedom and exit value before committing to rent or buy.
Open field guide →One-trip vs used
Choose condition based on weather resistance, appearance, service life and project reality rather than paint alone.
Open field guide →20FT vs 40FT
Match capacity to access, crew count, project phase and retrieval needs with a practical size decision framework.
Open field guide →Site preparation
Prepare firm bearing points, drainage, access and a placement plan before the delivery truck reaches the gate.
Open field guide →Delivery clearance
Plan straight-line room, width, height, turning area and ground conditions for tilt-bed container delivery.
Open field guide →Foundation options
Compare practical base options for temporary construction use and longer-term container placement.
Open field guide →Jobsite layout
Place storage to reduce walking and material handling without blocking emergency access, deliveries or future phases.
Open field guide →Dimensions and measurements
Use nominal and actual interior dimensions correctly when checking tools, pallets, doors and site fit.
Open field guide →Payload and floor loading
Separate total payload from concentrated wheel and point loads before storing heavy equipment or dense material.
Open field guide →High cube guide
Decide whether one extra foot of height creates usable value for bulky equipment, pallet stacking or interior systems.
Open field guide →Shelving and organization
Turn a steel box into a retrieval system with zones, aisles, shelf limits and return locations that crews can maintain.
Open field guide →Electrical and lighting
Plan safe power, lighting, grounding, cable protection and temporary-service removal with a qualified electrician.
Open field guide →Ventilation and moisture
Reduce condensation by controlling what enters the container, improving airflow and monitoring real conditions.
Open field guide →Inspection and maintenance
A repeatable inspection for doors, roof, gaskets, supports, drainage, security and interior housekeeping.
Open field guide →Permit guide
A practical approval path for temporary storage containers without pretending one national rule covers every jurisdiction.
Open field guide →OSHA, fire and insurance
Connect container operations to material storage, egress, fire prevention, electrical and insurance controls.
Open field guide →Builders
Adapt container size, placement and organization to infill homes, multifamily work and large commercial projects.
Open field guide →Specialty trades
Organize a container around the retrieval patterns and material risks of specific construction trades.
Open field guide →Infrastructure projects
Plan mobile, remote and phase-based storage for linear construction projects with changing work fronts.
Open field guide →Delivered cost guide
Understand the components behind a delivered quote, including size, condition, inventory location, transport and modifications.
Open field guide →Ownership and ROI
Model purchase, delivery, modifications, moves, maintenance and resale against rental alternatives.
Open field guide →Complete contractor FAQ
Straight answers on size, delivery, condition, security, loading, power, permits, relocation and buying.
Open field guide →Small builder field plan
A worked storage plan for a builder managing one or two homes on constrained residential lots.
Open field guide →Commercial site field plan
A worked 40FT storage layout for a commercial project with several crews and controlled equipment.
Open field guide →Mobile depot field plan
A worked plan for road, bridge and utility crews whose work front moves during the project.
Open field guide →Multi-project ownership plan
A worked ownership plan covering acquisition, project moves, maintenance, between-project storage and resale.
Open field guide →Temporary project field plan
A decision framework for a short project with uncertain extensions, limited modifications and a fixed demobilization date.
Open field guide →Print it. Mark it up. Take it to the site.
Six substantial contractor resources plus the original single-page checklists for mobilization and weekly control.
Construction Container Buyer’s Handbook
Size, condition, delivery and purchase decisions in one illustrated field guide.
Download PDF ↓Delivery and Placement Field Manual
Truck approach, bearing points, clearance, door orientation and acceptance.
Download PDF ↓Jobsite Security Playbook
Layered theft prevention, lock hardware, lighting and nightly closeout.
Download PDF ↓20FT vs 40FT Comparison Report
Capacity, access, retrieval and total delivered-cost tradeoffs.
Download PDF ↓100 Construction Container Questions
A printable contractor reference organized into ten practical topics.
Download PDF ↓Construction Container Data Brief
Five source-backed charts for sizing, capacity, field workflow, theft exposure and management.
Download PDF ↓Turn the plan into one delivered number.
Send the delivery ZIP, size and jobsite use. A specialist will match nearby inventory and review access.