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Local inventory. Delivered to your jobsite.

Nearby 20FT, 40FT and High Cube containers for tools, materials and equipment, delivered where your crew needs them.

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Made for construction

Put theft, weather and wasted trips behind you.

Own secure storage exactly where you need it, without monthly bills, return dates or surprise delivery charges.

01

Stop tools walking off

Steel lockbox doors protect power tools, fittings and equipment after the crew leaves.

02

Keep materials dry

Wind and watertight steel keeps rain, dust and heat away from valuable stock.

03

Store it where you use it

Place the container near the active work zone and cut repeat trips to off-site storage.

Ready when you are

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Storage in the real world

See how the space gets used.

Secure steel storage placed where the work happens, with the capacity to keep everyday supplies organized and close.

Locked shipping container protecting construction equipment
Lock tools down after the crew leaves
Weatherproof construction storage container in rain
Keep materials protected from weather
Twenty foot open-side construction tool container with two raised roll-up doors and organized equipment bays
Open the right tool bay where the crew works
Jobsite storage by the numbers

Size the box. Protect the workflow.

These figures help frame a storage decision. They do not replace an exact inventory review, access check or site-specific security plan.

Nominal container footprint comparisonA relative-scale plan view. The 20 foot container and 40 foot container have the same nominal eight foot width, while the 40 foot container is twice as long.20FT STANDARD160 SQ FT NOMINAL40FT STANDARD320 SQ FT NOMINALNOMINAL PLAN VIEW - RELATIVE SCALE - SAME 8FT WIDTH
Twice the nominal footprint

A 40FT unit provides a nominal 320 square feet, compared with 160 square feet for a 20FT unit.

Representative internal container volumeHapag-Lloyd lists 1,172 cubic feet for a 20 foot standard, 2,390 cubic feet for a 40 foot standard, and 2,694 cubic feet for a 40 foot high cube.1,17220FT2,39040FT2,69440FT HC+12.7%VS 40FT STANDARDREPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY - ACTUAL UNITS VARY
Volume depends on height too

A representative 40FT High Cube provides 2,694 cubic feet, about 12.7% more than a 40FT standard.

Recoverable lost time on active construction sitesFMI reports that approximately 32 percent of all time on an active construction site is recoverable lost time, while the other 68 percent is primary and secondary time. The examples listed are included within the combined recoverable category, not separately measured shares.32%RECOVERABLETOTAL ACTIVE-SITE TIME = 100%RECOVERABLE LOST TIME 32%PRIMARY + SECONDARY TIME 68%RECOVERABLE EXAMPLESWaiting for tools or materialLooking for materialRework and unplanned delaysEXAMPLES ARE NOT INDIVIDUAL SHARES
Keep needed resources close

FMI found approximately 32% of active-site time is recoverable lost time, including time spent waiting for or looking for materials and tools.

Sources:Hapag-Lloyd 20FT specifications40FT specificationsHigh Cube specificationsFMI field research
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Construction tools organized inside a shipping container
What fits inside

Room for the tools and materials that keep the project moving.

✓ Power tools✓ Copper and fittings✓ Safety equipment✓ Small machinery✓ Plans and site supplies✓ Finish materials
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Four sizes and setups. One delivered price.

Compare the options for construction site storage. We confirm nearby inventory, condition and the complete delivered price for your ZIP.

20FT Standard for construction site storage
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20FT Standard

$1,950

160 sq ft. Easy to place when access or available ground is limited.

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40FT Standard for construction site storage
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40FT Standard

$4,490

320 sq ft. More capacity and the best value per square foot.

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40FT High Cube for construction site storage
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40FT High Cube

$4,890

An extra 12 inches of height for bulky equipment and stacked inventory.

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Custom Modified for construction site storageModified access
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Custom Modified

Built to spec

Add shelving, lighting, insulation, personnel doors, vents or windows.

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Availability and final price depend on configuration, condition, local inventory and delivery ZIP.

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From ZIP code to placed container.

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  1. 01Send your ZIP and sizeWe check the closest available inventory.
  2. 02Approve one delivered priceYou see the total before you commit.
  3. 03Confirm access and placementWe make sure the truck can reach your spot.
  4. 04Receive your containerThe driver tilts it into place, ready to use.
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Protect the tools

Build a security routine the crew can close every night.

Placement, lock hardware, lighting, cameras, key control and a named closer.

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See what 20FT, 40FT and High Cube are built to handle.

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Start with the short answers here, then use the complete contractor FAQ for planning, safety and ownership questions.

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How quickly can it reach the job site?

Most deliveries are scheduled within 5 to 10 days after availability and access are confirmed.

Can the driver place it inside our site?

Yes, when the surface is firm, level and accessible to a tilt-bed delivery truck. We review access before delivery.

What size is best for a construction crew?

A 20FT unit suits tight sites and one crew. A 40FT unit gives the best value for larger projects and shared equipment.

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