When you take on a building project on your commercial or personal property, there are a lot of moving parts to consider &#; literally and figuratively! Whether you&#;re starting from scratch or adding to an existing structure, there are tons of mistakes to avoid. You&#;ll have permits to obtain, building specifications to decide on, engineering plans to draft, contractors to engage, and hundreds of other details that could eat up an enormous amount of time and quickly add up to big costs if you are not careful. For most first-time builders, taking on a building project can seem daunting, but there is a smart solution that thousands of commercial or property owners have discovered through the years: pre-engineered steel buildings.
A pre-engineered metal building is essentially a structure built with a steel framing system engineered to fit your specific project requirements. All of the components of the structure are created off-site and come ready to assemble, like a kit. When you work with a reputable steel building manufacturer like Pacific Building Systems (PBS), it takes an enormous amount of pressure off the planning and assembling process while saving time, energy, and money. We understand the challenges of taking on a building project and are here to make the process as seamless as possible. Here are some common mistakes that first-time buyers will want to avoid.
Our team of steel building experts is here to work one-on-one with you to ensure your new building meets all of your business requirements and design specifications. However, it&#;s important to understand that the buyer is responsible for procuring the correct permits required to build a steel structure on your property. Check with your local building codes division or local government office before you begin the process to learn how you can avoid costly zoning and building mistakes. If you work with PBS, we will provide permit drawings as part of our service, but it is the customer&#;s responsibility to take them to their Local Building Department for approval.
When it comes to building steel structures, a little knowledge goes a long way in helping you avoid common mistakes. Make educated, informed decisions by doing a little homework before meeting with our in-house team of designers and engineers. This research can be as simple as looking through our gallery of prefabricated steel building projects to get a better feel for what might suit your business or personal needs and familiarizing yourself with some of the basic terminologies.
Take notes on what you like or don&#;t like about our building options and whether or not it would realistically serve the primary purpose of your building. For example, you may like the features you see in our shop or steel building workspaces, but would that be the best design for your agricultural storage building? Note the variety of sizes, doors and windows, the different shapes, finishes, and layouts. If this is your first time taking on a building project, it&#;s wise to consult with and engage an architect who will help you clearly define and specify what your building needs.
The more you can avoid mistake #2, the more accurate your estimate will be, which will allow you to determine a realistic budget you can stick to. Our estimating department will always give advice or alternates to make the building more efficient to lower cost, sometimes with only minor changes.
Our customers who have done their homework will often send us the drawings and specs of a project so we can estimate the building more accurately as intended by you or the architect. This level of preparation enables us to guide our customers toward a more efficient approach that can provide the same function at a lower overall cost. When setting up your building budget, you will also want to factor in the cost of installing additional components like doors, windows, skylights, etc. Forgetting to budget for these and other expenses could add up quickly.
It&#;s important to mention that when you purchase from a pre-manufactured steel building company like ours, you benefit from unique design and fabrication methods that enable contractors to install your buildings faster, which minimizes field labor expenses and saves you time and money. However, if you make the mistake of hiring an unqualified or untrustworthy building contractor, these advantages could become inconsequential.
Finding the right building contractor for your project depends on several variables like building size, complexity, equipment, crew size, and experience. Find out if they have any experience with steel building systems and ask to see samples of their work along with references. We&#;ll also be happy to provide recommendations or refer you to an experienced steel building contractor in your area.
With the right preparation and the right team in place, erecting your custom-engineered steel building can be done in as little as a few weeks or even days, but you must take steps to prepare your job site in advance. While we are manufacturing your steel building system in our onsite factory, this is the time for land grading and laying your foundation. If you are unsure of what kind of foundation your building will need, we offer pre-engineered plans for the foundations for our buildings with the following designs: monolithic, pier grade beam, grade beam and footing, and pier.
You will also need to assemble the right equipment for assembly. Most of our steel buildings only require a forklift and scissor lift, a cordless drill, bits, and a tape measure. Don&#;t forget to make sure your site is accessible for delivery trucks! Once your foundation is laid, correct permits are secured, and all of the proper paperwork is signed, your steel building system will arrive labeled and ready-to-assemble to your job site using our private fleet of trucks.
Working with an experienced and reputable company in the metal building industry is the first step in avoiding costly mistakes. We&#;ve been in the business since , so we know what it takes to design and engineer a high-quality, affordable metal building that can be installed quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Our customers benefit from our attention to detail and experience with a wide variety of industries, including the industrial, commercial, agricultural, aviation, government, and community sectors. We&#;re always a call away and are happy to talk about our products or your specific project anytime.
We have what it takes to make your next project a reality.
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Building a new industrial structure with a metal building kit is an excellent choice.
A steel building kit is more durable, reliable, and inexpensive than traditional wooden structures and any other type of building.
Prefabricated steel building kits make it quick and easy to design and build a structure that suits your requirements.
No matter what your plans are for your next steel building project, you should carefully consider your available options and choose what best suits your needs and fits your budget.
In the article below, we will discuss five things you should consider when designing and building your metal structure.
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1. Consider Your Metal Building Budget
An industrial or commercial building project requires a big budget.
Knowing your budget ahead of time ensures that you keep your decisions in line with your financial limits.
Building owners stand to save a lot of money on construction costs and labor by choosing to build with steel compared to building with any other type of building.
With a big enough budget, you can fully customize your building to your needs (we'll talk more about customizations later).
If you are customizing your building in accordance with building regulations or building codes, you should remember to factor in the cost of building permits, taxes, and the cost of your foundation.
You'll have to be able to cover the cost of all parts of the process.
Another thing you need to consider right away is what your building will be used for.
Before you even contact your metal building supplier, you need to know your expectations for your building.
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You can't build your steel structure based on something you thought looked good without considering your needs.
Even though steel buildings are cost-effective structures, you need a good reason to get one for your business.
Decide what your building needs to be able to do and what purpose you expect it to serve.
3. Consider The Installation Location
One of the best things about steel structures is that they can be delivered to your job site and installed in a short amount of time, depending on the type of building you need.
Metal structures can also be easily expanded upon or dismantled down the road.
But to save yourself some time and trouble, you need to be clear about where you're going to install your quality metal building.
Make sure it's in a convenient location on your property and that your building design enhances the aesthetics of the overall property.
Zoning and building codes will also impact the location of the building and what materials are used.
Your geographic region will also affect your design and price.
For example, in northern regions, you have to factor a snow load into the design of your building. Check out our article to see how to insulate your metal building to keep it warm during winter.
If you're on the coast in an area prone to hurricanes or the midwest where you're prone to tornadoes, you will have to consider wind ratings that can stand up to these natural disasters.
If your area is prone to seismic activity, you may have to use steel rod bracing instead of flexible cables to add more rigidity to your building.
4. Consider Your Metal Building Customizations
Custom metal buildings can be designed to do exactly what you need them to do.
Your warehouse, rec center, shopping center, or other industrial/commercial building can be designed to do exactly what you need it to.
You can take advantage of all of your square footage when you build with steel.
You can customize your color and personalize the windows, doors, trim, gables, exterior finish, and other components so you can have a structure that is uniquely yours.
5. Consider Your Metal Building Kit Supplier
Pre-engineered buildings are significant investments, so you need to do your research ahead of time so you choose the steel building company that's right for you.
You should purchase directly from metal building companies instead of a broker when you're buying your steel building.
This helps you avoid the price markups you'd get from a broker.
You should choose an established metal building kit company that has plenty of experience with prefabricated metal buildings.
The more experience they have, the more likely they are to deliver on their commitment.
Work With CDMG On Your Pre-engineered Metal Building
It may seem overwhelming to plan out every detail of your metal building structure, but working with the right metal building supplier will ensure you make the most of your square footage.
Once you know what you want from your metal building, talk with an experienced professional who can make your plans a reality.
Considering all of the above will ensure you are satisfied with the look and function of your final design.
Our team of professionals will work with you on every step of your construction project, from the design phase all the way through complete construction.
We offer full-service engineering, design, and project management solutions. For a Pre-Engineered Metal Building Kit Quote Click On The Button Below.
If you want to learn more, please visit our website Steel Construction Engineering.