Fabric building installation options include full turn-key service by certified in-house crews, guided installation for local contractors, or collaborative installation support. While these options are available, it is optimal that fabric building installations are performed by experienced professionals to ensure optimal safety and efficiency.
Fabric structures are a significant investment for any industry, however, they cannot fulfill their purpose until a proper fabric building installation has been assembled. Calhoun Super Structure’s authorized dealer network employs in-house crews who are specially trained in the fabric building construction industry. Their in-house crews have the expertise to offer you complete project management. All of their installation crews have the required certifications and training to do a job on any site from First Aid/CPR to CSTS to forklift training and LSE training. Whether looking for a basic installation kit, a full turn-key solution or wish to install the fabric structure yourself, we offer installation options to meet your needs.
With Calhoun’s fabric building installation, you can feel confident that your fabric structures are integrated with the utmost professionalism and care. Our durable, long-lasting solutions provide customers with fast assembly, minimal maintenance, affordable transport, and enhanced energy efficiency.
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When you invest in a Calhoun fabric structure, you can choose the installation approach that best suits your project, resources and experience. Whether you need a complete turn-key installation, guidance for your local contractor or hands-on support for your own crew, our knowledgeable team will help ensure your structure is installed correctly.
Every installation is approached with quality, accountability and continuous improvement in mind. Backed by more than 30 years of engineering experience and over 9,000 completed projects, Calhoun has the expertise and service you can rely on from planning through installation.
Calhoun’s network of authorized dealers send their experienced field crews to your project site and manage the installation of your fabric structure from start to finish. Together, Calhoun and our network of dealers have installed millions of square feet of fabric structures throughout North America and overseas. This full-service option provides a knowledgeable, reliable crew to deliver your completed structure.
If you have your own installation crew or prefer to hire a local contractor, Calhoun or an authorized Calhoun dealer will provide a complete set of plans and the guidance needed to complete the installation. This option gives experienced crews the resources and direction required to erect the structure properly.
For customers who want to participate directly in the installation, Calhoun representatives can work alongside you, your team or your contractor. This collaborative approach provides professional support throughout the process while allowing you to use your own labour and construction resources.
Option |
Approach |
Best For |
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Turn-Key Installation |
Calhoun’s experienced field crews manage the complete on-site installation from start to finish. |
Large-scale facilities Customers seeking a fully managed installation |
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Guided Installation |
Calhoun supplies complete plans and guidance for your local contractor or experienced installation crew. |
Construction firms with existing crews Businesses with in-house installers |
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Collaborative Installation |
Calhoun representatives work with you, your team or your contractor throughout the installation. |
Customers who want to participate while receiving hands-on professional support |
Flexible and adaptable
In today’s dynamic environment, adaptability is essential, and all Calhoun’s structures are designed to meet your specific needs.
Our fabric structures are highly versatile, flexible and customizable for any purpose, and can be quickly installed, saving you time compared to traditional construction methods. Additionally, fabric buildings provide a budget-friendly alternative with lower material and labor costs, all while maintaining quality and durability. Constructed from sustainable materials, our buildings can be relocated to help minimize environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency, reducing overall carbon footprint.
While Calhoun’s fabric structures are engineered for permanent use, our fabric structures can be easily relocated wherever and whenever you need. Our dedicated network of dealers will send their installation teams to your specific site to remove the fabric cover and steel framework, move it to the new location, and re-install like new. If, during this time, you wish to change up the color of your fabric or add in or remove end walls or sides, our dealers will work with you to ensure you have the structure you want, completely lifted from the structure you had. Just like new.
We use our unique 3D Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis process to accurately model fabric behavior amid various environmental factors to design ideal structures for your applications. Our reliable and economical foundation systems ensure the highest degree of structural integrity.
Our fabric buildings use hot-dip galvanization on open web trusses for complete protection against corrosion and maximum foundational strength.
We use high-density polyethylene fabric with a high strength-to-density ratio to provide greater durability than other tension fabrics for fabric building installation.
When you purchase fabric buildings from us, you’ll receive a 15-year warranty for repairs and replacements or a 25-year warranty for Elite fabric upgrades to ensure the highest customer satisfaction.
Our competitively priced fabric structures have a lower cost per square foot than traditional products starting as low as $20 depending on scope.
Calhoun goes above and beyond to create fabric buildings customized to meet your needs. We offer options for windows, ventilation systems, logos, solar panels and more.
Calhoun Super Structure offers two fabric cover installation options depending on the size and budget of your structure.
Calhoun Super Structure fabric buildings can be ordered and installed much quicker than your traditional wood or steel building. For smaller structures, orders and installation can be deployed as quickly as three to four weeks if need to be. For larger structures, order and installation times may vary based on the scope of work, size, and customization. Your local Calhoun Super Structure dealer can give you a more precise idea on the amount of time your building will take based on your specific structure and needs.
Calhoun Super Structure fabric buildings are designed to be built on many different types of foundations. We have installed our fabric buildings on wood posts, poured walls, demurrage blocks, pre-cast T-panels, grade beams, concrete piers, and shipping containers. Our team of representatives will work with you to determine the best foundation option for your structure.
