At Porta-King, we design construction solutions for a range of industries. Recently, we helped State 48 Rock House, a restaurant and brewhouse, give their customers more space.
Continue ReadingPorta-King Designs New Work Environment for Scott AFB
Porta-King has designed new office space for Scott Air Force Base (SAFB) to merge an entire department that was relocating from another building. This unique project required Porta-King to work within the support structure of a very old building to create the mezzanine bays and modular offices required for the new space. Reusing Older Buildings […]
Continue ReadingPorta-King’s Rooftop Catwalk at St. Francis Hospital Improves Safety
St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Illinois was concerned that only a ladder was being used to reach HVAC units on their roof. This system posed many safety threats, especially during inclement weather. Porta-King was able to negate these concerns by installing a rooftop catwalk in a timely manner while taking into consideration preexisting structures. Mezzanines […]
Continue ReadingPorta-King’s Thunderdome Mezzanine to Survive San Andreas Fault
In our last blog, we discussed how building modular mezzanines for seismic-heavy areas is an essential and complex step to ensuring employees and materials are safe when an earthquake strikes. Recently, we got to put these tools to the test by building a modular mezzanine for Universal Studios in California that would lie directly on […]
Continue ReadingMezzanine Structures from Porta-King Turn Unused Ceiling Square Footage into Usable, Organized Space
Companies needing to expand and organize their usable work space are “looking up” rather than “out” by installing premanufactured mezzanine structures. Mezzanine solutions give facilities the opportunity to expand quickly and affordably, with very little time or capital lost during the installation process. Businesses are also recognizing the opportunity to maximize their usable space without […]
Continue ReadingModular Office and Mezzanine Create Solution in Airport Hangar Remodel – A Case Study
The Company FBO Air is a company that sells and repairs aircraft for individual and corporate clients. They operate out of a hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pennsylvania. The Problem The traditionally built office area the company was using in the hangar was in disrepair and out of date, taking up too much […]
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