b'Sprung Structures\' building model is designed to accomodate 100 beds.HOSPITAL POP-UPSModular construction trend becomeskey solution in COVID-19 preparationsBy Kelly ParkerA few weeks ago, as the world shut down as if by a lightwithout concern for weather, but the sudden pandemic has switch, the Province of Manitoba issued a request formade it an even more appealing solution.proposals to erect eight temporary hospitals around theAfter the pandemic hit, Sprung Structures in Alberta came province, each able to accommodate between 60 and 120up with a building model it considers to be ideal for the patients to be prepared for all potential scenarios" duringtemporary hospital application. Its a 50- by 100-ft. design the COVID-19 pandemic. As of this writing, Manitobansthat accommodates about 100 beds, as well as a nursing efforts have been so far successful in flattening the curvestation, explains VP Tim Sprung. Its a standard aluminum to the point that those plans have been shelved. Still,substructure under tension membrane panels manufactured hospitals could potentially need the extra space at any timeof Tevlar coatings (polyurethane), which are very easy to with spikes of new cases. In response, a handful of Canadianclean, so they are ideal for that type offirmsincluding PCL Constructors in Winnipeghave comemedical application. forward with solutions for temporary, modular hospitalSprung began preparing and manufacturing that product spaces that are mobile, resilient and economical. configuration and promoted it as something off-the-shelf, Modular construction had already been identified as a topavailable in four to five days from order, and the company trend for 2020 based on cost savings and its quick assemblywas able to deliver on that promise right out the gate. We Issue 2 Summer Edition 2020 BUILD MANITOBA 33'