How many beds does your project need? A quick sizing method

2026-09-04 · planning

Row of factory-built crew housing units on a Texas job site

Step 1: peak manpower

Start with the manpower curve, not the average.

Only traveling workers need housing. On Rio Grande LNG, more than 70% of workers are local. On a remote data center, the share of travelers can be far higher.

Step 3: rotation and shifts

Rotations like 14/14 can let two crews share rooms if you manage linens and storage. Most crews prefer not to.

Step 4: supervisors

Plan suite units or larger rooms for supervisors and leads; the ratio depends on your org chart.

Step 5: convert to units

Beds ÷ rooms per unit. 120 beds = 24 five-room units or about 18 seven-room sleepers.

Then try the calculator.

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