Shelter Industries Custom Modular Housing

Shelter Industries recently completed a 10,837 square foot classroom and administration building for Simon Fraser University’s Foreign Exchange Student Program. Shelter was an obvious choice for this project. SFU Development Manager, Erik Grafstorm says, “I had researched Shelter’s background and found their reputation to be very sound among past clients.”

This multi-unit, single-storey temporary structure was designed to service immediate needs of their ESL program, without making the commitment of building a permanent structure.

Designed with the building occupants in mind, this 5 classroom building features numerous skylights in the central hallways to maximize natural light and a roof-mount HVAC with heating/cooling system. Security was also an important aspect of this project. As such the building also features and intrusion alarm, high security door locks, and electronic card readers.

To match other buildings on the site, the building was designed with corrugated steel siding with a galvalume finish. Spacious decks, plus building skirting, stairs, and ramps were added for additional appeal and functionality.

SFU Development Manager, Erik Grafstorm says, “I have found Shelter to be a very accommodating contractor, working with the owner and consultants in a team spirit to overcome obstacles and help complete the project on time and within budget.  Shelter appears to have a good understanding of a learning institution’s particular needs and works diligently to satisfy them.  Construction problems were kept to a minimum and very few change orders were required.”

The project was unmitigated success. SFU Development Manager, Erik Grafstorm says, “After completing this project, I would add my recommendation and not hesitate to work with Shelter in the future.”

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