Container Offices — Product Guide
Container Offices in BC — sizes, specs, and trims
A container office is a steel shipping-container shell converted into a finished, insulated, wired workspace. Here's how they're built, the sizes and trim levels, what's included, and how to choose between renting and buying.
How a container office is built
We start with a steel shipping-container shell — the same corrugated structure rated to be stacked and craned. Openings are cut for windows and a door and reinforced, then the interior is insulated with spray foam, wired with an electrical panel, heated, lit, and finished. Because the shell is structural steel, the finished office can be lifted by crane truck onto sites a flat-deck can't reach, and stacked or combined where space is tight.
That construction is what separates a container office from an office trailer: no axles or skirting, a lockable steel envelope, and a unit that holds up to years of relocation. See the container office vs. office trailer comparison for the full breakdown.
Sizes and what they're used for
Purchase pricing shown as a starting point — see the full price list for every trim and rental rates.
10 ft
from $11,500Single-supervisor office, site gatehouse, or security checkpoint. The compact footprint fits tight downtown and infill lots.
20 ft
from $17,5002–4 person site office with room for workstations, plan storage, and a small meeting area — the most common construction-site size.
40 ft
from $25,000Full project office with a plan room, multiple desks, and meeting space — or split into a lunchroom-plus-office combo for crew operations.
Trim levels: Standard, Premium, Hi-Cube
Standard
A durable, functional working-site interior — insulated, wired, and ready for daily construction use.
Premium
Upgraded interior surfaces and fixtures for client-facing, sales-centre, or long-term office use.
Hi-Cube
Adds roughly a foot of interior ceiling height for a more open feel — available across the size range.
What's included as standard
Spray foam insulation for BC winters
Electric baseboard heating
LED lighting throughout
Wired electrical panel with outlets
Windows and a secure entry door
Optional: HVAC, partition walls, extra circuits, exterior branding
Rent or buy?
Rent when the need is tied to one project — rates start at $450/month, the cost matches your schedule, and we collect the unit when the build wraps. Buy when you'll reuse the office across projects: purchase starts at $11,500 and converts recurring rent into a relocatable asset that carries your branding. Both come finished the same way; only the commercial terms differ.
Where we deliver
Container offices ship factory-direct from our Langley yard across the Lower Mainland and BC. For per-area delivery estimates and coverage, use the geographic hub:
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a container office as standard?
Every unit comes insulated with spray foam, wired with an electrical panel and outlets, heated with electric baseboards, and fitted with LED lighting, windows, and a secure door. HVAC, partition walls, extra circuits, and exterior branding are options specified at order.
What's the difference between Standard, Premium, and Hi-Cube?
Standard is a durable working-site finish. Premium upgrades interior surfaces and fixtures for client-facing or long-term use. Hi-Cube is a taller shell — about a foot more interior ceiling height — and can be combined with either trim.
What sizes do container offices come in?
10 ft, 20 ft, and 40 ft off the shelf, plus custom lengths from 5 ft to 40 ft. A 40 ft unit can also be configured as a combined lunchroom and office. Larger operations often place two or more units side by side.
Can the electrical be certified to SPE-1000?
Yes, on an individual basis. Where the authority having jurisdiction on your site requires the unit's electrical to be certified, SPE-1000 certification can be arranged for that unit. It isn't applied to every unit as standard, so let us know the requirement when you specify the build. (CSA A277 certification is separate and applies to our NED Living residential units, not to offices.)
Should I rent or buy a container office?
Rent when the need is tied to a single project — the cost matches the schedule and we collect the unit at the end. Buy when you'll reuse it across projects: purchase converts recurring rent into a relocatable asset. Many contractors start renting and buy once they see the unit runs for years.
Not sure which size or trim you need?
Tell us how many people, how long, and whether you're renting or buying — we'll spec the right container office and send pricing and a delivery estimate.
Or call 604-865-1477