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For more information, please contact:
Joe Vecchiolla
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Williams Scotsman
410-931-6066

Homebuilders Prefer Modular Space from Williams Scotsman By A Margin Of More Than 2:1 Over Other Providers

BALTIMORE, MD. ­ July 30, 2002 / "Professional Builder" magazine, the preferred publication of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) read by nearly 127,000 builders nationwide, recently conducted their annual Brand Study. A comprehensive survey sent to more than 21,000 of Professional Builderıs readers. Results of the survey determine which vendors in the homebuilding community are considered to be the very best in their respective industries.

In Jobsite Offices, Williams Scotsman ranked Number One in two key categories: Preference and Usage. Williams Scotsman mobile offices were preferred over other providers of modular space by more than a 2:1 margin. And, not surprisingly, 1 out of every 2 homebuilders surveyed use Williams Scotsman for their modular space, making Williams Scotsman the most used modular space provider in America.

"Professional Builder" is considered to be one of homebuildings premier trade publications. The American Society of Business Press Editors chose "Professional Builder" as a recipient of the coveted Editorial Gold Award for Excellence in Editorial Content. In addition, "Professional Builder" is the exclusive publication to obtain and maintain NAHBıs Certified Graduate Builder Status.

Complete results of the 2002 Brand Study may be obtained by going to the web site www.housingzone.com.

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Williams Scotsman, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a fleet of over 90,000 mobile office and storage units that are leased through a network of more than 90 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The company serves over 25,000 customers in approximately 470 separate industries. In addition to its core leasing business, Williams Scotsman also provides delivery, installation, refurbishment and other services to its leasing customers and sells new and used mobile office products and services. For more information, please contact Stephanie Russell at 410-933-5921 or via e-mail at sbrussel@willscot.com.

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