<p>Temporary Field Facilities</p>

Temporary Field Facilities

Sheltirx™ temporary field facilities provide covered space for equipment staging, maintenance support, tools, spare parts and coordination near active projects. Each structure is planned around the work being done, the equipment moving through it, site conditions and the period it will be used. For oil and gas projects, the priority is not simply adding a roof; it is providing a defined area that fits the field team’s daily workflow.

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Covered Space for
Active Field Projects

Project requirements can change as crews mobilize, install equipment, complete inspections, carry out maintenance or prepare to demobilize. A covered field facility can keep selected work and supplies close to the activity when existing buildings are too far away, already occupied or not configured for the task. The most useful application is defined by what needs to happen inside and what must remain outside.

Common uses include:

Field maintenance and service work

Field maintenance and service work
Tools, spares and consumables

Tools, spares and consumables
Pipe and component staging

Pipe and component staging
Instrumentation and electrical equipment

Instrumentation and electrical equipment
Field coordination work areas

Field coordination work areas
Weather-protected equipment storage

Weather-protected equipment storage

These uses do not automatically make a standard building suitable for every process or hazardous location. Specialized tasks must be assessed separately against the facility design, site rules and required approvals.

Plan Equipment Movement
Before Floor Space

Start with the largest equipment and materials that will enter the building. Record their dimensions, delivery method, lifting requirements and the clearance needed for inspection or service. Door height and width, internal span and approach space should suit the way the team will actually move each item. Where long components are staged for later installation, allow enough room to unload, place and retrieve them without blocking the main route.

A workshop and a store need different layouts. Maintenance tasks require clear working space around machinery, access to tools and a safe way to remove parts. Storage needs organized inventory positions and straightforward retrieval. If the same facility serves both purposes, define separate zones and keep walkways, exits and equipment routes clear. 

Specify Utilities and
Controls for the Actual Task

Power, task lighting, ventilation, heating, communications and environmental control should be chosen for the work taking place. Instrumentation and electrical equipment may have defined storage conditions. Maintenance can involve fumes, heat, noise, lubricants or other materials that require separate handling procedures. Identify the required systems early and coordinate their installation with qualified contractors.

Before locating the structure, confirm whether the work area falls within a classified hazardous location or requires separation from process equipment. Gas detection, ignition control, electrical protection, ventilation and access restrictions depend on the site classification and activity. A standard fabric building must not be described as explosion-proof or assumed suitable for a classified area unless the complete design has been specifically engineered, assessed and approved for that application. The site operator and qualified engineering professionals must establish the applicable controls.

Also clarify whether vehicles may enter the building, whether engines can run nearby and how fluids, cylinders or regulated materials will be stored. These operational decisions can change the enclosure, openings, location and permitted use of the facility.

Prepare for Remote-Site
Access and Relocation

Field locations may have restricted delivery routes, limited laydown space and ground conditions that change with weather or ongoing work. Review site access, turning space, ground bearing, drainage and the proposed foundation and anchoring approach before confirming the location. A suitable installation area and prepared foundations can be as important to the project schedule as the structure itself.

Map where equipment arrives, where materials are unloaded and how service vehicles will reach the facility without crossing restricted work zones. Power, water and communications connections may need separate planning. If the structure is expected to move after the current project phase, include dismantling, transport, inspection and the receiving site’s requirements in the plan. Relocation depends on the selected system, its condition, anchoring method and the engineering requirements at the next location.

Engineer the Building for
the Location and Work Scope

The building specification should reflect its intended use, dimensions, openings, environmental loads, foundations, anchoring and applicable local building requirements. Confirm project rules for access, fire prevention, electrical installations and separation from nearby operations before the final layout is approved.

Sheltirx™ structures use hot-dip galvanized steel framing and can be engineered for applicable wind, snow and site requirements. Our fabric building options include configurations for temporary or longer-term use, with options shaped around the project. Published guarantees include 20 years for the structure, 10 years for the fabric and 5 years for spare parts, subject to the selected configuration and applicable terms.

For a useful quote request, provide the planned function, equipment list, approximate dimensions, vehicle access needs, utilities, site location, relevant restrictions and expected period of use. Where specialist work is proposed, identify the requirements that need engineering or approval before the building is specified.

Plan a Temporary Field
Facility Around the Work

Share the project phase, intended activities, equipment and materials, access requirements, utility needs, site restrictions, operating period and location. We can review the covered-space requirements and develop a building configuration around the project scope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are temporary field facilities used for?

They provide covered space for selected tasks such as maintenance, equipment staging, tools, spare parts, coordination and weather-protected storage.

Can a temporary field facility be relocated?

Relocation may be possible, depending on the structure, anchoring, transport, condition and requirements at the next site.

Can these buildings support field maintenance work?

They can be configured for selected maintenance tasks when the required clearances, utilities, ventilation and safety controls are defined in advance.

Are standard fabric buildings suitable for hazardous locations?

Not automatically. Suitability depends on the location classification, the complete building and utility design, and the approvals required for the specific use.

What utilities might a field facility need?

Depending on the task, requirements may include power, task lighting, ventilation, heating, communications or other project-specific connections.

What information should I provide for a quote?

Provide the intended use, equipment dimensions, access needs, site location, applicable restrictions, required utilities and expected duration.