Articles - Custom Applications

Are Tension Fabric Structures Permanent or Temporary?

Big Top Fabric Structures has been designing and manufacturing temporary buildings for companies serving many different industries, including construction, environmental, and aviation, since 1979. Unlike permanent brick-and-mortar facilities, the mobile nature of our fabric structures means they can keep pace with changing business needs, providing a valuable, long-term asset. And though they’re considered temporary, we engineer our shelters for lasting ...

Why Choose Big Top Over Other Fabric Building Companies

At Big Top Fabric Structures, we know we’re not the only fabric building company vying for your attention, but we’re confident we’re the right choice for your project. Our shelter solutions are a cut above the rest, and we deliver exceptional service for each and every one of our customers. Since 1979, we’ve been a dedicated partner for companies serving ...

Our Fabric Buildings Are Versatile Solutions for Nearly Every Application

Businesses across the country turn to Big Top Fabric Structures when they need a new building for their operations but don’t want to make a heavy investment in constructing a permanent structure. Our fabric buildings cost less and take less time to build, and they can be customized in numerous ways to accommodate a range of applications. Cost Savings Our ...

Temporary Buildings Designed for Long-Term Use

Big Top Fabric Structures specializes in designing and manufacturing temporary buildings. Our structures are completely customizable and can, therefore, be used for nearly any application, making them a versatile solution for companies across a wide spectrum of industries. Though they are considered temporary, our buildings stand the test of time thanks to their durable galvanized steel frame. In fact, our ...

Clear Span Fabric Structures for Businesses in Myriad Industries

Big Top Fabric Structures is the company to turn to if you need a temporary building for your business operations. Our structures are clear span and completely free of internal columns and guy wires, allowing you to use all of the interior space. They offer many advantages over permanent buildings, which you’ll discover when you choose us for your project. ...

The Many Advantages of Our Fabric Buildings

Since 1979, businesses across the United States have relied on Big Top’s fabric buildings for their operations. When compared to the high costs and inflexible nature of brick-and-mortar structures, our shelters are the perfect solution for companies that need additional space. A Cost-Effective Design Big Top’s fabric structures are supported by a high-quality, galvanized steel frame that will hold strong ...

Temporary Fabric Buildings for Businesses in Need

Companies across nearly every industry rely on Big Top’s fabric structures when temporary buildings are required for their operations. Our buildings offer many advantages over brick-and-mortar structures, delivering versatility for production needs and protection for staff and materials alike. Outstanding Protection From the Elements A roof over your head goes a long way toward keeping you sheltered from sun and ...

What Is Meant by a Temporary Building?

Companies across the United States are choosing temporary buildings over permanent ones for the various needs of their operations. As implied by its name, a temporary building is one that is not traditionally built with bricks and mortar. The benefits of choosing a temporary building, particularly a fabric structure from Big Top, are too numerous to ignore. Indeed, businesses that ...

What Is a Fabric Structure & How Can One Help Your Business?

More and more companies that need to expand their space to accommodate growing business needs turn to Big Top for a fabric structure rather than hiring a contractor to erect a permanent building. And, when you consider all the benefits that one of our shelters provide, it’s quite easy to see why. Unlike traditional buildings that are made from brick, ...

We Can Customize a Fabric Structure to Provide the Solution You’ve Been Looking for

Big Top is known throughout the industry for our high-quality and versatile custom fabric structures. Unlike some of our competitors that only offer a handful of models to choose from, we take the time to listen to our customers’ needs and then custom design the perfect shelter to meet them. Our can-do approach to design has helped companies across nearly ...

How Our Fabric Shelters Are Made

Big Top’s fabric shelters are prized in the industry for their durable build and flexible designs. Thanks to their versatility, our structures can be used in myriad ways across many different industries. As some examples, manufacturing companies use our shelters as warehouses, military personnel use them as sunshades and hangars, shipyard workers use them as fabrication facilities or blast and ...

What Defines a Temporary Structure?

Companies across nearly every industry often have a need for a temporary structure. If your business needs expanded space, you may be wondering what exactly a temporary structure is and how one can provide the solution you’re looking for. Here at Big Top, we design shelters to meet the precise needs of our clients. Here are some ways our structures ...

Do You Need a Permit for a Temporary Structure from Big Top?

Since 1979, Big Top has been designing and building temporary fabric structures for companies serving nearly every industry. We’re sought out again and again because of the numerous benefits our buildings can provide. If your company needs extra space for warehousing, equipment maintenance, storage, or myriad other uses, you may be wondering if you need to attain a permit to ...

Numerous Applications of Fabric Tension Structures

Businesses across nearly every industry rely on fabric tension structures to help with their operations and there are many reasons why. First and foremost, they cost less to build and require fewer materials than permanent buildings, and they take less time to construct. Plus, they don’t require a concrete foundation. In fact, they can be anchored to nearly anything, including ...

What Are the Benefits of a Temporary Industrial Building Over a Permanent One?

If your company is in need of an extra building, whether it be for warehousing, production, sandblasting containment, or another use, you may be wondering if you should choose a temporary industrial building over a permanent one. When you consider all the benefits that come with the former, the answer is easy – a fabric structure from Big Top can ...

How a Customizable Fabric Building Can Meet the Needs of Your Company

There are countless reasons why a business would need a weatherproof shelter to keep their operations running. These can range from storing equipment and materials to sandblasting and painting to providing personnel with a lunch room or safety meeting facility. Rather than shell out the expense of constructing a permanent building, companies across nearly every industry turn to Big Top ...

Fabric Temporary Structures for Businesses That Need a Versatile Shelter Solution

There are many reasons why businesses need temporary structures. Mining and mineral companies, for instance, often have operations being conducted out in the field, far away from any existing buildings. Maritime operators often require a containment facility for sandblasting and paint applications. Fixed-base operators need versatile sunshades for aircraft storage and maintenance. And so on. Businesses across nearly every industry ...

Fabric Shelters that Can Be Customized for a Range of Uses

When you need a new building to house your operations, store your materials, or for any other use your company may need, there are advantages to choosing a fabric structure over a permanent building. First and foremost, fabric shelters cost a lot less to build than a permanent building, and they can be constructed much quicker, saving you the costs ...

Custom Canvas Structures Designed Specifically for Your Business or Organization

If you need a versatile shelter solution to meet the needs of your business or organization, you can’t do much better than a fabric building from Big Top. Our custom canvas structures are specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of each of our customers, making them an ideal option for nearly any industry. In fact, we’ve built shelters for ...

Customizable Fabric Roof Structures for Nearly Any Industry

Since 1979, Big Top Fabric Structures has been helping businesses across nearly every industry protect their equipment, house their field operations, and otherwise provide a shelter solution for myriad uses. One reason we are sought after again and again is the customizability that our fabric roof structures offer. Indeed, our products can be customized in countless ways, ensuring that whatever ...

Fabric Covered Shelters Customized for Nearly Any Industry

Big Top is the go-to source for businesses in nearly every industry that need a temporary shelter for their day-to-day operations. Our fabric covered shelters are built to last and can be customized by size, functionality, and with numerous accessories to meet your needs. You can rest assured that your equipment, materials, and staff will be well-protected from the elements ...

Customizable Fabric Structure Systems for All Types of Industries

Big Top’s fabric structure systems are used by companies across a great range of industries for myriad purposes thanks to their customizable design and protective features. Our structures can be built to nearly any size and can include numerous features to meet the needs of your business. For instance, we can construct an open-ended structure or an enclosed space complete ...

Fabric Tent Structures Are the Ideal Solution for Commercial, Industrial & Military Organizations

Companies serving a range of industries are turning to Big Top when they need a temporary building for their operations. Why opt for Big Top’s fabric tent structures rather than use buildings made of brick, wood, or some other traditional material? There are many reasons to consider, including that they are more flexible and cost less per square foot. Flexible ...

Let Big Top Be Your Clear Span Building Manufacturer

Big Top Fabric Structures specializes in custom designing and manufacturing clear span buildings that can be used for nearly any application. We have worked with organizations in various industries, including construction, oil and gas, aviation, marine, and military, building custom structures that meet specific business needs. Our structures offer true clear span designs with no columns or guy wires taking ...

Big Top Can Make the Tensioned Fabric Structure That Your Business Needs

If you would like to invest in a tensioned fabric structure, then you have come to the right place. Big Top is a custom manufacturer of fabric buildings, with decades of experience. We’ve built warehouses, equipment maintenance shelters, military hangars and sunshades, blast-and-paint shops, and many other types of structures for organizations in many different industries. Why Invest in a ...

Have a Custom Tension Fabric Building Made for Your Business by Big Top Fabric Structures

Big Top Fabric Structures is a custom tension fabric building manufacturer that was founded in 1979. With decades of industry experience, we have mastered the art of fabric building manufacturing. Working with businesses in a wide range of industries, we have manufactured fabric buildings that fulfill many different purposes. We have built: Storage Buildings & Warehouses Our fabric buildings are ...

Large Temporary Fabric Buildings

For large temporary fabric buildings, businesses turn to Big Top Fabric Structures. We work closely with our customers to design fabric buildings that meet the needs of their operations. In fact, our shelters can be customized in many ways and are a versatile solution for nearly any application. Any Size Fabric Shelter You Require When you need a large temporary ...

Custom Tension Fabric Buildings

Tension fabric buildings are versatile structures, and at Big Top Fabric Structures, we take advantage of this fact. As a custom manufacturer, we build tension fabric buildings that are optimized for the task at hand. Since 1979, we have worked with various organizations in many industries, ranging from environmental and construction to aviation, marine, military, and more, helping them create ...

Canvas Fabric Buildings Custom Manufactured by Big Top

Big Top’s canvas buildings can provide people and equipment with year-round protection from the elements. As a custom manufacturer, we have worked with businesses across a wide range of industries and have built structures suited for nearly any application. Year-Round Protection Our fabric buildings offer more than just a roof over your operations. In fact, the fabric cover is formulated ...

Temporary Tension Fabric Buildings Custom Built by Big Top

For temporary tension fabric buildings, turn to the experts at Big Top Fabric Structures. We have been manufacturing custom fabric buildings since 1979, giving us decades of experience with these versatile structures. Our past projects include warehouses, maintenance shelters, lunchrooms, and more, so no matter what kind of structure you need for your jobsite, rest assured that Big Top has ...

Temporary Building Structures Custom Made by Big Top for Businesses Around the World

If your construction company is in need of temporary building structures for warehousing, equipment storage, or another application, turn to the experts at Big Top Fabric Structures. Our buildings don’t require permanent concrete foundations and can be anchored to nearly anything, allowing them to be assembled directly on the jobsite. They are more cost effective than constructing a permanent building ...

Custom Fabric Shelters Made by Industry-Leader Big Top

Big Top’s custom fabric shelters are a cost-effective alternative to building a permanent structure from scratch. Part of this has to with the fact that our fabric structures can anchor to nearly any foundation, including asphalt and stacks of shipping containers, so they don’t need to rely on a permanent concrete footer for stability. Plus, our structures utilize a modular ...

Fabric Covered Buildings Offer a Better Alternative to Traditional Buildings

Fabric covered buildings from Big Top Fabric Structures are used for myriad applications across a range of industries. Companies choose our fabric shelters due to the many advantages they offer over permanent buildings. For instance, because they require fewer materials, our structures can be built for a fraction of the cost of traditional buildings, while providing much of the same ...