Saving Money with a Pre-Engineered Steel Building

Steel building projects are undoubtedly expensive projects. However, any savvy developer will try to save money wherever possible and a little foresight can go a long way.

Buying the right materials can mean that when the structure is complete it should still be in use for many years to come. Therefore, deciding to frame and build with steel can provide you with a building to be proud of. The reason that pre-engineered buildings are so popular is that they can be constructed at a fraction of the cost of conventional building methods.

In this century, steel buildings have developed with state-of-the-art technologies such as simulated exteriors, parapets, and mansards. As a result, these impressive structures can pass even the strictest of regulations and are not as easily hindered by building code violations. With most pre-engineered steel building companies you are likely to receive at least two types of help. Building specialists help to guarantee that the structure complies with code. They have experience with the various codes nationwide, so their expertise is sure to be most appropriate for your construction project.

Meeting the precise standards of local building codes is so important that an engineering staff works with the construction crew. The synergy that results is very helpful. As a result of this combined effort of professionals, the completed pre-engineered buildings are able to not just meet, but far exceed the code requirements. In other words, you are assured a quality steel building guaranteed to last for many, many decades.

One of the initial steps in a new building project is choosing land on which to construct your building. Finding the right land can make all the difference between saving money on the project, and losing money. When construction plans involve a steel building, there is a greater chance that money will be saved on the building project. If the first important question of a steel building project is “Where will we build it?”, the next question should be, “Is this location the best choice for building?” When it comes to preparing the land for construction, the process can move much faster when you build a new steel building on it. Sturdy I-Beam steel buildings can almost always be adapted to any lot size prior to shipping, and do not have “set” sizes like some other forms of construction. The total amount of savings with a new pre-engineered building can be as great as 50% (given that land and foundation costs for a traditional building are similar).

Pre-engineered steel buildings are relatively inexpensive when compared to the costs of labor for masonry, wood, or brick buildings. The framing pieces of a steel building simply connect together at the construction site to save you much valuable time, as well as money. Conventional construction methods require more expensive assembly time and more personnel at the construction site.

Thanks to new advances in metallurgy, steel is an even stronger building material of choice. Steel structures are virtually maintenance free and the durability and inherent strength of steel allows manufacturers to offer 30, 40, and even 50 year warranties on their structures. Consider for a moment what that warranty says about the building manufacturer and about the buildings they guarantee. If they are willing to stand by their product for such a long time, then you can be confident that you are purchasing and using a building well worth your money and one that is certain to provide your organization with many decades of efficient use.

Although some locations for pre-engineered buildings do not require a foundation it is still highly recommended that you use a foundation for any steel building. Concrete slab will cost anywhere between $4 and $8 per square foot, which covers the cost of both materials and labor. This can save on a lot of maintenance costs and other structural problems later on when compared with conventional construction methods. Therefore, when it comes to any building project, make sure you build with pre-engineered steel.