Business Details
46 Years
experience
Portable Buildings & Solar Facilities Hire in Queensland
Multitrade Building Hire Building Hire has been a trusted provider of temporary portable buildings across Queensland since 1980. Our expertise lies in delivering high-quality, secure, and customisable solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of construction, mining, and remote operations. With a fleet of over 100 standard-sized units and two regional depots, we specialise in rapid deployment of cribs, offices, ablution facilities, and custom complexes. Our Queensland-based team leverages 45 years of local industry knowledge to ensure compliance with cyclone ratings, safety standards, and environmental regulations.As part of the Multitrade Building Hire Building Hire Group, we combine autonomous decision-making with flexible hire agreements, including options to purchase, backed by qualified installation services licensed under the Queensland Building Services Authority. Our recent innovation, The Solar Facility, demonstrates our commitment to sustainable solutions through off-grid solar-powered infrastructure developed in partnership with Red Earth and supported by Australian government programs.
Services
Solar Facility
Crib Rooms
Office Containers
Ablution Units
Complex Buildings
Dangerous Goods Containers
Covered Decks
Custom Complexes
Shipping Containers
Ancillary Equipment
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 45 years of Queensland-specific operational experience since 1980
- Licensed installation meeting cyclone and safety compliance standards
- Flexible hire contracts with purchase options available
- Australia's first solar-powered portable facility with Red Earth technology
- 24/7 project adaptability with autonomous decision-making capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Queensland Building Services Authority
What people say
Off-grid functionality
Cost savings vs generators
Climate-controlled comfort
Quick deployment
Modular flexibility
Services
Solar Facility
The Solar Facility provides off-grid power solutions combining 15 x 590W solar panels with 20.5kWh battery storage. Designed for mining and remote sites, it eliminates generator dependency while reducing carbon emissions. Modular Red Earth battery systems allow upgrades to 41kWh capacity with remote monitoring via 4G-enabled dashboards.
Crib Rooms
Self-contained 12x3m and 6x3m crib rooms offer comfortable break areas with insulation and amenities. Customisable configurations include dining spaces and storage solutions tailored for construction and mining workforce needs across Queensland's climate conditions.
Office Containers
Secure 12x3m and 6x3m office containers feature workspaces with electrical compliance and climate control. Available as standalone units or integrated into larger complexes with options for supervisor offices and meeting rooms.
Ablution Units
3.6x2.4m and 4.2x3m ablution units include chemical toilets, shower blocks, and PWD-compliant facilities. Designed for remote locations with no existing infrastructure, these units meet Australian accessibility standards and hygiene requirements.
Complex Buildings
Custom 12x6m to 12x12m complexes combine offices, cribs, ablutions, and meeting rooms. Configurable layouts with covered decks create integrated workspaces for project shutdowns or long-term operations, delivered with full installation services.
Questions
What types of portable buildings do you hire?
We offer cribs, offices, ablution units, complexes, and dangerous goods containers in standard sizes from 3x3m to 12x12m, with custom options available.
Can I purchase a hired building?
Yes, all hire units can be purchased at any time with flexible transition arrangements to suit project timelines and budget requirements.
Do you service remote locations?
Our Queensland depots in Gladstone and Emerald enable delivery to urban, regional, and remote sites across the state, including mining and construction projects.
What is The Solar Facility?
Australia's first portable solar-powered building combining 8.85kW solar input with 20.5kWh battery storage, designed for off-grid operations in mining and remote locations.
Are your buildings cyclone-rated?
All installations meet Queensland Building Services Authority cyclone-rating specifications, with documentation provided for compliance requirements.
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