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Case Study: Alamo Rent A Car
December 2002
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Background
Alamo Rent A Car is the nation's third-largest car rental company, with over
165,000 cars at 111 locations in 41 states. When an opportunity for a new
location at or near a major airport presents itself, Alamo has to move quickly
to establish a rental facility that offers an attractive and business-like
setting.
The Solution
When a site at the Albuquerque International Airport became available, Alamo
took an imaginative approach and called on modular buildings dealer GE Capital
Modular Space.
 Modular buildings are on
site fast
Modular building suppliers can quickly respond to customer needs with a
cost-effective solution for a satellite location. In this case, Alamo was
provided with a custom building in less than 90 days. The new customer service
center has one office, a large lobby area with service counters, an employee
lounge, two restrooms equipped for the handicapped and a storage area. The
building, totaling 1,400sqft, has gray stucco siding.
Modular buildings provide attractive customer service centers
Alamo's customer service center is conveniently located near the Albuquerque
airport, providing easy access for customers anxious to be on their way. A
parking area surrounds the modular service center, with attractive walkways and
ramps leading to the building. The office is finished in gray, both inside and
outside, matching the corporate colors of Alamo. A climate controlled
environment makes the building comfortable as well as serviceable.
Modular buildings offices are built to last
Modular buildings are built to withstand the rigors of commercial business.
Inside the Alamo center, there are 8-foot ceilings, with maximum insulation in
the walls, roof, and floor. Systems include diffused fluorescent lighting and
40,000 BTUs of ducted air conditioners and heat in each building section. In
the lobby area and restrooms, vinyl tile facilitates clean-up, and 26-oz.
commercial carpeting in the employee areas adds additional comfort. The
exterior is finished in gray stucco siding with large 16sqft bronze sliding
thermopane windows and a double commercial storefront glass door. The roof
system is a white membrane EPDM roofing to conserve energy.
Modular buildings can save money
The cost of conventional buildings can be staggering as is the possibility of
lengthy delays and unexpected problems. Many modular buildings cost less than
site-built construction and offer savings in time. This enabled Alamo to
quickly get into business, and offer a functional and comfortable service
center for customers in New Mexico. Alamo Rent A Car's innovative use of a
modular building provided attractive and efficient space quickly.
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