Shelter Industries
… changing the way you think about modular
Since 1985, Shelter Industries has designed, built and installed thousands of modular buildings throughout North America and various countries around the world. With operating plants in Southern and Northern BC, Shelter Industries (as part of the Greensmart Shelters Group of Companies) can manage your modular project anywhere in Western Canada. With the addition of a facility in Asia, Shelter can even manage your modular construction project anywhere in the world. From custom-designed, permanent structures that rival site-built structures in quality and aesthetics, to economical portable buildings that service immediate temporary needs, Shelter does it all.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES
With innovative design, leading-edge technologies, and top-quality construction, Shelter is changing the way you think about modular.
ONE-STOP SHOPPING
Whether you want a simple site office or an expansive 18,000 square foot, two-story office complex, Shelter can provide full design and build service that can even include engineering, permitting and project management.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH PROVEN SUPERIOR QUALITY
With a proven track record of over 25 years of design, manufacture and installation of modular buildings, Shelter has an extensive track record of providing superior quality and exceptional customer service. Speak to our customers and you’ll discover why Shelter has become one of the largest modular manufacturers in the Northwest.
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Since 1985, Shelter has received consistent praise for our superior customer service. Shelter Industries provides full design, build and install services. All projects come with a complete quality assurance warranty, which follows ISO 9000 standards.
GLOBAL OPERATIONS SAVE YOU MONEY
Our head office in Canada manages projects throughout the world, shipping either from our two North American plants or our Asian plant to save you money.
COLLAPSE ALL
BENEFITS OF MODULAR
- ATTRACTIVE DESIGN: Modular construction can be as attractive as any site-built structure. Factory-built modular units can be designed and assembled in almost any configuration you can imagine — from expansive gymnasiums to multi-level building complexes with open floor plans and vaulted ceilings. Let your imagination soar.
- SUPERIOR QUALITY: Built indoors, in a heated environment, modular construction does not endure exposure to the elements of nature that can lead to warping, insects, and molds. Ultimately modular construction provides a better quality, healthier building. Modular buildings can even be LEED Silver certified, with superior energy-efficiency.
- COMFORTABLE: Today’s modular building is built to a much higher standard than yesteryear. With designs that can endure up to 50 years like site-built construction, Shelter’s modular buildings are as durable and as comfortable as site-built. In fact, you can’t even tell that the building is modular.
- FASTER: One of the best advantages of going modular is speed. Since the structure can be built in the factory while site preparation and foundations proceed, overall project time can be reduced by 50% or even 70%, allowing you to reap the benefits of your new building much sooner.
- EASIER: Coordinating trades, materials, and inspections can be a project management nightmare. Weather and other uncontrollable variables can plague site-built construction and contribute to project management headaches and ultimately cause significant delays and budget overruns. By contrast, modular is built in a central, controlled environment, thereby eliminating many of the challenges typically faced in site-built construction.
- AFFORDABLE: Modular construction provides huge labour and time-savings, which translates into significant cost savings. Even considering transportation costs to remote locations, modular can be as competitive in price as site-built. In addition, modular construction is not faced with potential delays and budget overruns commonly seen in site-built construction, which can ultimately make modular significantly more affordable.
- ECO-FRIENDLY: Shelter Industries employs 100% sustainable building practices. Unlike most site construction, we use, or recycle, all building materials — leaving virtually zero waste. We can also restore your site to its natural condition when your temporary building is no longer needed.
- FLEXIBLE: Building needs can change. With time, you may want more space or less space. You may even want to relocate your space. Modular construction is extremely well-adapted to expansion, reduction, reconfiguration, or relocation needs. Contact Shelter if you want to buy, resell, rearrange, or relocate.
SERVICES
- DESIGN: Shelter can provide full architectural design services, whether we design from your conceptual drawings or create a completely unique design from scratch.
- BUILD: Shelter builds each module to suit your specifications. Most construction is completed in the factory. Some finishing may be required on site.
- MILLWORK: Many projects require built-in custom cabinetry. Shelter has the experience to provide top-notch custom-designed cabinetry.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Shelter can provide complete project management services, from building approvals and site preparation to electricians and plumbers.
- SITE PREPARATION: From bringing in services such as water and electricity to removing old buildings or debris, to laying foundations, Shelter can do it all.
- INSTALLATION: When you purchase a new Shelter building, we can deliver it, construct the block or concrete foundation, sit the modules in place with trucks or cranes, and complete the junctioning of the modules so it is weather tight and ready for occupancy.
- LANDSCAPING AND FINISHING: From parking lots and fencing to plants and lamp posts, Shelter can finish your project to your satisfaction.
- REFURBISHING OR RECONFIGURATION: Whether you want to add, remove or reconfigure your modules, make simple repairs, or do a complete face-lift, our team can make sure you get a building that lasts for many years.
- TRANSPORTATION OR RELOCATION: We will arrange transport of your modular units from either our North American or Asian manufacturing plants … to anywhere in the world. Whether you need cranes, specialized transport trucks, barges, or even a helicopter, Shelter can arrange all your transportation or relocation needs.
- RESELLING OR REMOVAL: When you no longer need your modular building, Shelter can handle the removal and/or reselling of your building. We can help you disconnect services, remove the building and foundation, and return your site back to a natural state. You can even trade in your old building, applying your resale value to the purchase of a new building.
- LEASE-TO-OWN FINANCING: An alternative to rental or cash purchase, you can lease your building to own. Competitive leasing terms are available for our Canadian markets. Shelter Industries is known by our customers as going the extra mile to get each project completed on time, on budget and with the best quality possible.
EXPERIENCE
Since 1985, Shelter has designed, built and installed thousands of modular buildings locally and around the world. To see a partial list of projects, view our PROJECT GALLERY
TESTIMONIALS
- “These modular classrooms are different. You can just tell by the feel of it. It’s airy. It’s bright. I love the windows and the natural light. This is a great way to have gone.” — Margaret MacDiarmid, former BC Minister of Education
- “You can’t even call these buildings a portable. They are so night and day different. I am quite confident that [parents and educators] are going to be quite pleased to receive [these modular classrooms].” — Mary Polak, former Minister of Children and Family Development and Langley MLA
- “These modular buildings are certainly nothing like the old school portables. Some of our staff were very wary about going with modular. But now that the project is complete, everyone is very happy with it. These modular buildings have a completely different feel than what people imagine they would have. They are warm and inviting. We are quite satisfied with the quality of construction in these buildings. I’m also very pleased with Shelter’s responsiveness to our needs.” — Kerry Magnus, Associate Director, Surrey School District #36
- “We had confidence in Shelter Industries to complete the project to a high quality standard and on time. They are a world-renowned modular building company, skilled in providing economical designs, with superior quality construction, all within reasonable time frames. The final product is a first class 2,316 sf modular complex, completed within budget (and at the lowest bid). We can highly recommend Shelter Industries Inc. as a contractor for any similar project.” — Bob Brandle and Harald Yurk, Learning Tree Day Care
- “You can do a lot more with modular construction than most people think. With some creative design we can construct some very attractive buildings.” — Bill Evans, Russher & Evans Architects
- “We are quite satisfied with the quality of construction in these buildings. They are warm and inviting. I particularly like the ventilation system. With the heat and fresh air, these are very comfortable and healthy buildings. I’m also very pleased with Shelter’s responsiveness to our needs. Overall, I’m very pleased. These modular units are top quality.” — Dave Paul, Director of Instruction, Surrey College
- “These new buildings are top quality. They are warm, comfortable, and well-designed with a number of attractive features like lots of windows, an extended veranda and wooden accents that make it feel like home. I would never have guessed that this was a modular-built home. It is much better than I expected. I’m very impressed!” — Derek Chung, Fisheries Conservation Officer, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- “These modular buildings are extremely well built. They are like battleships. We are also very impressed with their work, and especially the modular team. They were very easy to work with and very responsive.” — Orval Hagerman, Director, Sky View Academy, Hawthorne, Nevada
- “We are very pleased with Shelter Industries. Our project was an enormous undertaking. One day, we even worked for 26 hours straight to haul the camp 23 kilometres! Shelter bent over backwards to help us meet our timelines and their installation people were very responsive and helpful. We couldn’t be more pleased!” — Gordon Weiland, Procurement Manager, Oilsands Quest
- “We decided to try modular-built construction for a number of reasons: (1) It is ideal for remote locations where it is difficult to obtain tradespeople. (2) It is perfect when you have a very short construction window, since we’re able to prepare the foundations and construct all building modules simultaneously. (3) The quality is significantly better since the majority of construction takes place inside a dry, temperature-controlled factory.” — Kanau Uyeyama Architect
- “We are very happy with this project. The design, construction and installation was quick and smooth. With all the advantages of modular and with pricing that is highly competitive with site-built structures, we’ll definitely go this route again. Modular was definitely the right choice.” — Mary Todd, Real Estate Development
- “Modular is a very cost-efficient solution. It enables you to really save time without compromising quality. I give Shelter high marks in customer service. I have nothing but good things to say about Shelter. I would use them again in a heartbeat.” — Peter Lutzmann, Victoria Shipyards
- “We chose Greensmart Shelters Inc. because they had the knowledge, experience, and willingness to provide top quality product within very tight construction deadlines.” — Ian Boyd, Project Director Bird Graham Schools Project, Alberta P3
GREENSMART SHELTERS GROUP OF COMPANIES
In 2009, Shelter Industries Inc. merged with Greensmart Manufacturing Ltd., an award-winning company, recognized for their innovative design and development of their leading-edge, environmentally-friendly Structurally Insulated Panels, used in both on-site construction and in modular units.
The new holding company, Greensmart Shelters Inc., now has offices in Calgary, Alberta; Dawson Creek, BC; Fort St. John, BC; and Aldergrove, BC. To learn more, read the News Release about the merger, and visit the Greensmart Shelters Website.
AWARDS
- “Sustainability Award” — Northern British Columbia Business and Technology Awards: Greensmart
- “Manufacturing Innovator of the Year Award” — Northern British Columbia Business and Technology Awards: Greensmart
- “Excellence in Innovation Award” — Sci-Tech North: Greensmart
- “Technology Implementer of the Year” award nominee: Greensmart
- “Technology Provider of the Year” (NBCBTA) award nominee: Greensmart
- “Modular Building Institute (MBI) Award” — Shelter Industries
- Vancity — Shelter Industries
SHELTER INDUSTRIES INC.
3294 – 262nd Street
P.O. Box 1318
Aldergrove, BC, Canada, V4W 2V1
TEL: 604.856.1311
TOLL FREE: 1.800.561.3822
FAX: 604.856.5200
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1-800-561-3822