From Temporary to Almost Permanent Comfort

The Evolution of Mobile Workforce Housing

During the early 20th century, oil companies across North America needed massive workforces to build wells and rigs, which put great strain on local communities that could not handle the influx of town-sized crews. Furthermore, many drill sites were in remote, unpopulated locations, and oil companies did not want to invest in permanent housing for workers who might no longer be necessary in a few short months. Thus, the first mobile workforce housing, or “crew camps,” came into existence.

The First Ad Hoc “Crew Camps”

The ambiguous term “crew camp” can refer to a large, well-organized housing facility or an impromptu group of RVs situated in a parking lot. However, earlier iterations were even less than that. In particular, the Hoover Dam Project was infamous for its shantytown of cardboard boxes, metal scraps and tents.

During the Industrial Revolution, the workers themselves were primarily responsible for the configuration and maintenance of crew camps, and supplies were often limited. This led to chaotic, unsanitary living conditions with virtually no amenities.

Modern Temporary Workforce Housing

As the decades progressed, workers realized they could leverage employment demand for better mobile workforce housing environments. Additionally, companies that relied on temporary employees began to understand that providing clean, secure lodging attracted a better workforce, contributed to productivity, and improved worksite safety.

Crew Camp Amenities and Services

Modern temporary workforce housing is largely modular and premanufactured, making it customizable, scalable, and easily constructed and dismantled. Cotton Logistics’ mobile crew camps consist of easily transportable 53-foot wheel- or skid-mounted trailers, which can offer features such as electrical power and Wi-Fi access. Tailored site plans combine lodging trailers with specialty trailers housing restrooms, private showers, kitchens, laundry facilities, and dining areas to make living in a crew camp convenient and comfortable.

We also understand that workers who perform grueling jobs want to relax during off hours. Cotton Logistics can supply all manner of services, including catering, cleaning, and delivery and removal of essentials such as potable water and waste, as well as full-service camp management to deal with any issues that might come up with individual residents.

Cotton Logistics Provides All Mobile Workforce Housing Needs

Whether it is full-service lodging for a long-term construction project or emergency disaster recovery in a remote location, Cotton Logistics is the choice for mobile workforce housing for your team, whether it's made up of 12 people or 1,000. We handle everything from site design to housekeeping so that employees can relax in clean, modern environments that feel like home. Contact us to start planning your project’s housing development today.

COMPREHENSIVE TEMPORARY FACILITIES

To elevate and expedite your project, you may need multiple facilities to get the job done quickly. Combining the strengths of the temporary facilities provided by Cotton Logistics can help create synergies for your worksite. The below temporary facilities can assist in your next project or disaster needs:

With Cotton Logistics’s full range of temporary facilities, you will receive high-quality structures and a strong level of expertise to help your team maintain order amid chaos. Fill out a form today to reach us, or give us a call at (877) 427-2947.

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