What Makes Pre Engineered Steel Buildings the Faster Construction Option?
Quick project turnarounds are one of the key benefits of pre engineered steel buildings.
Pre engineered steel buildings are renowned for providing many advantages, and one of the key perks is quick turnaround times. In most instances, site-built projects simply can’t compete. Not surprisingly, we often get asked ‘Why?’
The simple answer is, when clients order pre engineered buildings, every step of the process is quicker:
- Easier to design using computer-aided design software
- Components are efficiently assembled offsite in a controlled environment
- Pre Engineered Steel building kits are delivered ready to assemble
Here’s a more in-depth look at how the process works…
Standardized Components
Pre engineered steel buildings are created using standardized components and connectors. This makes them inherently straightforward to:
- Design
- Produce
- Build
Building Design
Rather than constantly having to perform customized (and often complicated) alterations to building plans, designers use special design and drafting software to plan a project. The aforementioned use of standardized materials and fittings make the process that much easier.
It’s important to note that designers can achieve exceptionally high levels of customization with pre engineered steel buildings. While the added complexity will likely cause the building design to take longer to complete, it won’t be by much.
Production
Companies that produce pre engineered buildings also benefit from the interconnectivity of the components. They can utilize production line equipment that is specifically configured to handle these standard dimensions, which speeds up production time.
They’ll also have all of the necessary raw materials and equipment on-hand so there should be no delays once they begin. Plus, they have the added benefit of working in a controlled manufacturing environment, as opposed to on a jobsite where they might not have the space or equipment needed to perform efficiently.
Pre Engineered Steel Building Erection Companies
When a pre engineered steel building kit arrives at your jobsite, you’ll have several options for building it:
- Erect it yourself
- Hire a general contractor
- Hire a firms that specializes in designing and erecting steel buildings
Many find the latter option to be the most convenient because the project management team and ground crew will always be on the same page. This streamlines the erection process.
A general contractor might be competent in traditional construction methods, but might lack the specialized experience required for pre engineered buildings. Even something as simple as a steel garage could prove challenging if they’re not familiar with the prefab building systems.
For more on this, read: Industrial Metal Buildings: Why Choose Firms that Offer Complete Design-and-Erect Services.
Building Site Prep Work
In most instances, foundation work is not included in the building kit. Once the drawings are approved, it’s a good idea to make arrangements for your foundation and anchor bolts so that the site is ready before the kit arrives.
Are you looking for a firm with the capacity to design and erect pre engineered steel buildings? Metal Structure Concepts combines effective project management with expert ground teams to turn projects around quickly and efficiently. Call us to obtain an estimate.