3 Things To Know About Metal Building Kits for Multi-purpose Projects
Understanding the logistics behind the metal building kits used for community facilities can significantly help the planning process.
Like any pre-engineered steel building project, multi-purpose buildings require careful planning and consideration. By knowing what to expect ahead of time, you’ll be prepared to tackle the projects as soon as your metal building kits arrive onsite.
Prefab buildings are renowned for being a cost-effective choice for municipalities that require an array of community and multi-purpose projects, including:
- Gymnasiums
- Arenas
- Offices
- Shops and garages
- Depots
- Agriplexes
One of the main reasons metal building kits are so desirable is that they are reliable and durable, providing decades of worry-free use. If you’re considering a steel building for your next project, understanding a few key points will provide the best possible result.
1. Delivery Times
From the time you settle on a design and finalize the metal building prices for your project, it typically takes anywhere from eight to 12 weeks to deliver the steel building material to your worksite. Knowing this ahead of time, you’ll be able to arrange your foundation work to be completed in time so you can go straight into the construction phase. Plus, the person building your foundation will likely need to see your building plans in order to design the proper foundation.
Of course, there are a number of factors that play into delivery timelines, including:
- Design size and complexity
- Distance from where metal building kits are created
- Seasonal demand
It’s also worth noting that metal building prices typically include the cost of delivery to your site.
2. Building Codes
Before you sign off on your steel building—whether it’s for a municipal maintenance shop or a structure to house utilities—it’s a good idea to ensure the design meets your local building codes. That includes asking whether the plans include:
- Engineered stamped set of drawings
- Schedules
- Certificate of design
Each province and territory has its variation of the National Building Code of Canada that your project’s specifications must meet. Additionally, each city has its own building criteria based on things like:
- Snow load
- Rain load
- Wind load
- Seismic data
Once you prove that your metal building kits adhere to these requirements, they will be accepted by your local government body as part of your building permit application.
3. Building Erection
Compared to a basic structure like a small barn or a shop, a multi-use building can be quite big and complex. And while you might be able to contract a local crew to erect the former examples, building a large community facility requires the right skills, equipment and knowledge to do it quickly and effectively.
Choosing an outfit that specializes in erecting prefab metal buildings can save you time and money in several ways:
- Faster build time means you can begin operating sooner
- More efficient build requires less manpower
- Greater skill and craftsmanship mean fewer problems down the road
For more advice when preparing for a multi-use facility, check out our post: 4 Planning Tips for Pre Engineered Steel Buildings for Sports Facilities.
Selecting the right design for a multi-use facility is an essential step in the process. Before you start, call the experts at Metal Structure Concepts. Our knowledgeable in-house designers can help you choose metal building kits that suit your needs.