Organization Inducts Founder Into Hall of Fame, Recognizes Company's 25 Years of Service
BALTIMORE - April 14, 2008 - The Modular Building Institute (MBI) recognized Williams Scotsman, a leading provider of modular space solutions in North America, with several honors at its annual convention in Bonita Springs, Florida last week. The company received six Awards of Distinction in the categories of permanent modular, temporary modular and marketing for projects completed in 2007. The awards honor innovation and design excellence within the commercial modular space industry.
Additionally, Williams Scotsman's co-founder, the late A.V. Williams, was inducted into MBI's Hall of Fame. The company also received an MBI Service Award for its contributions to the industry over the past 25 years.
"We've had a longstanding commitment to the commercial modular space industry for several decades and it's rewarding to see our innovative projects continually recognized by a panel of judges and our peers," said Michele Cunningham, vice president of marketing and business development for Williams Scotsman. "The industry has made great strides over the past 25 years and we look forward to playing an active role in its future evolution."
Williams Scotsman was recognized for the following projects:
First Place
Temporary office under 5,000 sq. ft.
Bramasole Properties
Richmond, CA
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First Place
Permanent office under 10,000 sq. ft.
Trenton Police Department - East
Trenton, NJ
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First Place
Temporary education 2,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.
Hawaii Pacific University
Kaneohe, Oahu, HI
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First Place
Marketing materials - Print
"Spring Into Storage," which raised awareness of the
company's storage container product line
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Honorable Mention
Permanent education over 10,000 sq. ft.
Emery Park Elementary School
Alhambra, CA
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Honorable Mention
Institutional or assembly under 5,000 sq. ft.
Anacostia Public Library
Anacostia, Washington D.C.
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The Modular Building Institute (www.mbinet.org) represents the manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers of the commercial factory-built structures industry. Commercial modular building manufacturers and dealers represent an annual multi-billion dollar industry. From classrooms to airport terminals, dormitories to weigh stations, emergency rooms to restaurants, MBI member companies manufacture, install, service and lease every conceivable type of building, both temporary and permanent.
The commercial building awards, judged by an impartial panel of experts, were based on the following four criteria: architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost effectiveness/energy efficiency, and calendar days to complete. Projects had to be intended as commercial structures, and all had to be of mobile or modular construction. Marketing piece awards were based on objectives, communication, and creativity.
Visit www.willscot.com/08MBI to view photos of the winning projects.
About Williams Scotsman
Official Release in pdf
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