Abstract: Consideration is given to parameters for providing re-use of worker housing in similar, or the same, applications at other sites or other projects as well as parameters governing re-use for alternate secondary uses usually common to the area of initial use, thereby avoiding transport for long distances or wasteful disposal of worker housing structures. Secondary uses for manufactured worker housing modules according to the present invention can be, for example, smaller or reconfigured dormitory-style housing or residences or family housing.

Abstract: Building components and building structures including structurally insulated panels and cavities for accommodating building services, which cavities are insulated and vapor sealed. The cavity is formed by providing cross beams that accept connection therebetween of structurally insulated panels on one end, but include portions that extend beyond the surface of the structurally insulated panels to accept structural sheating thereon. Building components are also taught that include keyed connections between cross beams and structurally insulated panels.

Abstract: A method for converting a worker housing module including a roof rafter to modify the appearance thereof, the method comprising: providing a worker housing module previously used to house workers in a dormitory style arrangement; exposing an outboard end of the roof rafter; and connecting a roof rafter extension to extend beyond the outboard end of the roof rafter to increase a roof eave projection on the structure.

Abstract: A worker housing unit for construction of a worker housing complex may include: an under structure, a plurality of walls supported on the under structure including a first end wall, an opposite end wall and a side wall extending between the first end wall and the opposite end wall, an open side opposite the side wall extending between the first end wall and the opposite end wall, the open side formed for securing to another worker housing unit, at least one internal support wall, a plurality of roof trusses supported on the internal support wall and at least one of the plurality of walls, wherein the internal support wall includes a removable wall section, a structural support beam installed above the removable wall section and positioned to support a plurality of roof trusses and a beam support adjacent at least one end of the structural support beam to support the structural support in a spaced relation above the under structure.