Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority, New York

Waste Management, Inc., created modular space
to provide employee comfort

Construction of two interior control rooms consisting of two sizes; 67' x 10' and 67' x 30', elevated to a mezzanine level 25 feet above plant floor.

Material recover operation had to continue during completion of construction, and the situation required turn-key installation eliminating down time.

The Situation
Waste Management, Inc. of Rockland, New York solved an in-plant need for a control room in a material recovery operation with a PortaFab modular wall system.

Joe Martines, General Manager of Waste Management, Inc., operators of the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority facility, needed to construct two control rooms raised 25 feet off the warehouse floor to a mezzanine level. The control rooms were needed to provide protection for the employees from exterior elements, provide a clean, safe work space, and be air-conditioned for comfort.

The recycling operation had to continue during construction, without interruption. In addition, the project had to be a turn-key operation, creating as little disruption as possible to overall recycling operation.

The Evaluation
In evaluating the Rockland project, it is important to note the difficulties that could have been incurred in designing and constructing control rooms on a mezzanine level raised 25 feet above the warehouse floor.

PortaFab's Modular Control Room designs were the first choice because they eliminated the disruption caused by stick construction, allowed continued plant function and provided a quick and easy installation.

PortaFab's local distributor offered the complete package, lighting, electrical, cooling, etc., that was required to construct and configure the two interior control rooms with minimal disruption to plant operation. At the same time, the project would be able to avoid conventional construction, allowing a tax break while still providing the same utilization expectancy.

The Solution
PortaFab evaluated the situation and was able to provide a solution that offered the flexibility to meet the specifications and changing needs that were required.

Waste Management, Inc., believed PortaFab modular buildings were the right choice because it was a "turn-key" operation. Lighting, electrical panels, and prefabricated walls ere delivered in one complete shipment ready for installation.

"It gave a sleek, industrial appearance to our plant operation," said Joe Martines, "and we are very pleased with the outcome."

PortaFab Building to Fit Specialized Needs
When planning in-plant buildings that require maximum flexibility, the PortaFab modular systems are an excellent choice. They can accommodate virtually any design and are easily modified for relocation and additions. Because PortaFab's wall systems are non-progressive, modifications are quick and can be done without reassembling the entire unit.