It's a familiar practice to me, and my buddies in construction and trades here in Canada complain about it sometimes, particularly the oil industry. Four guys

It's a familiar practice to me, and my buddies in construction and trades here in Canada complain about it sometimes, particularly the oil industry. Four guys and two double beds in the motel. Dormitory-style accommodation are common too, typically 6 - 8 men and bunk beds and a shared bathroom and living space. Such assignments are usually short though, a few weeks. People expect a private room or an apartment, for longer than that, and they're usually hauled in, in the form of trailers or similar.