Did you know that most single and two story commercial buildings constructed in the U.S. are made of pre-engineered steel? The authoritative MBMA (Metal Building Manufacturers’ Association) has recently verified that premium quality steel as a construction component has made significant building industry percentage increases in the commercial sector aided by the growth in expansive airplane assembly facilities, many-storied office complexes, and brightly painted automobile dealerships. More and more companies in private enterprise are steering clear of conventional building plans in favor of the lower cost and other essential benefits of high-grade steel.

Contemporary pre-fabricated steel buildings enjoy many advantages over traditional forms of construction. Most steel building projects involve just one company. The whole structure design, manufacturing and delivery of a pre-engineered steel building can be coordinated with a single manufacturer, contract manufacturer or broker. There is no need to negotiate with various contractors or subcontractors: one for doors, one for the roof, another for the insulation and so forth. Building schedule interruptions due to delayed or lost shipments from multiple suppliers of key components are essentially eliminated. If a problem arises during construction, the building buyer or general contractor can deal with one customer service department.

The purchase of a steel structure will save you time and money. Structural component pre-engineering at the plant to specific dimensions optimizes the use of materials on site. Because all components are pre-cut, pre-welded, and pre-drilled before leaving the factory, you avoid expensive and time-intensive construction steps involving drilling, welding, cutting, and fitting. When compared to similar sized conventional building projects, pre-engineered buildings can cost 20% to 50% less.

All-steel structures allow for easy and economical expansion as your business grows. The straightforward steps to lengthen a pre-engineered steel building are:

1 Unfasten the endwall

2. Attach extra framing, roof and wall panels

3. Refasten the original endwall

A pre-engineered steel structure can be completed and ready for occupancy quickly. Since most general contractors are familiar with just about any steel building configuration, assembly of a pre-fabricated steel building can reduce construction time by as much as half that of a traditional building.

Steel buildings are strong and durable, and require minimal structural maintenance once in operation. All high-grade steel coverings are easily washed. Lumber can warp; adobe will chip; but today’s premium grade steel coatings eliminate these problems as well as resist streaking, fading, and staining.

A pre-fabricated, pre-engineered steel building is the ideal choice if you need hundreds of feet of clear span width. Conventional construction methods usually require unattractive inner load-bearing columns, but a pre-engineered steel building can easily provide to 300 feet of unobstructed interior space.

It’s clear why all-steel buildings are the most popular choice in construction today ““ when compared with similar sized conventional construction projects, steel buildings truly are the better, faster and cheaper alternative.