Makloc skid mounted telecom equipment shelter on piles at a tower base

Telecom networks depend on secure, weatherproof enclosures to protect the switching, transmission, and backup power equipment that keep sites online — often in remote, exposed, or hard-to-access locations. Makloc’s skid mounted Self Frame buildings are purpose-built for this challenge: fully assembled off-site and delivered ready to set onto a pad, pile foundation, or tower compound, they minimize on-site labor, ground disturbance, and schedule risk. From single-rack equipment huts to larger multi-bay shelters, these structures give telecom operators a durable, code-compliant enclosure that can be deployed quickly across even the most remote parts of Western Canada.

All Makloc Self Frame buildings are certified CSA-A660, come complete with engineer stamped drawings, and are compliant with the National Building Code of Canada.

Built for the Telecom Industry

  • Skid mounted, ready to place — Arrives fully assembled on a structural steel skid and sets directly onto a pad, pile foundation, or tower compound with minimal site work.
  • Rapid deployment — Shop-built and shipped complete, cutting weeks off timelines for new cell sites, network nodes, and site expansions.
  • Engineered for remote & rural sites — Built to withstand the harsh, exposed conditions common at tower sites, right-of-ways, and unmanned compounds across Alberta and Western Canada.
  • Secure, climate-appropriate enclosures — Insulated wall and roof panel options, configurable louvres, and HVAC openings protect sensitive switching, transmission, and battery backup equipment.
  • Customizable footprint — Sized and laid out to match your equipment racks, cable entry points, and access requirements, from compact huts to larger multi-rack shelters.
  • Certified and compliant — CSA-A660 certified, engineer stamped drawings, and built to the National Building Code of Canada for straightforward permitting and approval.

Applications

  • Cell site & tower equipment shelters
  • Small cell & DAS equipment enclosures
  • Fiber & network transmission huts
  • Switching & control equipment buildings
  • Battery & backup power enclosures
  • Remote monitoring & communications compounds

Why Skid Mounted?

Mounting the building on a structural steel skid means the entire shelter — walls, roof, and interior fit-out — can be built and tested in Makloc’s shop, then transported to site and offloaded by truck or set by crane onto piles. For telecom sites, where access can be limited and ground disturbance needs to stay minimal, this dramatically reduces on-site time and simplifies permitting compared to a site-built structure.

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