Types of pre-engineered steel buildings
It’s time to think outside the metal box. The superior design flexibility, lower initial costs, and lower maintenance costs of pre-engineered steel buildings can meet the needs of many different industries and applications, including commercial, industrial, agriculture, and even home shops. Discover the different types of pre-engineered steel buildings MSC can create for your business.
Building Types
Commercial Pre-engineered Steel Buildings
Warehouses, aviation hangars, and welding shops are just the beginning. MSC’s design team can customize commercial steel buildings to suit any application, resulting in durable, easy-to-maintain, and quickly erected steel buildings that will serve your business for years to come. Our skilled crews provide exceptional results and quick turnaround times for fast occupancy and a stress-free building process.Industrial Pre-Fabricated Buildings
Pre-fabricated buildings from MSC provide quality, safety, and reliability for many industrial applications—including mill sites, oil and gas plants, and more. Our preferred field crews are ticketed and safety-certified to erect these structures safely and quickly, delivering on-time projects that support industry growth in Western Canada.Storage Pre-Fabricated Buildings
Looking for more space? With more than 20 steel storage building projects across B.C., MSC has the specific skills and experience to design and build mini-storage developments. A leading service provider in this sector, our expertise allows us to streamline the process, saving you time and money.Retail Pre-Fabricated Buildings
Showcase your product lines with the flexibility and open floor plans provided by pre-fabricated steel buildings. Pre-engineered steel buildings are the ideal choice for many retail companies thanks to their high and wide room spans and endless options for floor space customization. Plus, architectural features like exterior cladding and custom colours allow for a welcoming façade customers and staff will appreciate.Farm Pre-fabricated Buildings
Agricultural steel buildings are a farmer’s best friend. Farm steel buildings can serve so many game-changing purposes and MSC constructs them all including machine and equipment storage, workshops, steel barns, hay and grain storage, and temperature-regulated metal buildings for food storage. Working efficiently, our skilled crews can complete some projects in under six weeks with little disruption to daily operations.Community and Multi-purpose Pre-fabricated Buildings
Working directly with municipalities and community groups, MSC is able to deliver high-quality arenas, multi-purpose facilities, and other public prefab buildings that serve the community at exceptional value for money. Designed with longevity, performance, and low maintenance costs in mind, our pre-engineered steel building packages are ideal for organizations that require practical, cost-effective building solutions.Home Shops Pre-Fabricated Buildings
You don’t have to run a commercial business to benefit from custom steel buildings—transform your home shop with the help of MSC. Whether to work on heavy equipment, store large machinery, or whatever your imagination desires, steel garage buildings are increasing in popularity and have quickly become a company favourite.Mining Pre-Fabricated Buildings
Built to withstand extreme temperatures and last with low maintenance, industrial mining buildings are a vital tool for mining operations and equipment storage. MSC knows how to erect these buildings quickly and safely in remote locations in Northern Canada, from the Yukon to Nunavut.Why Choose Us?
Metal Structure Concepts is driven by new challenges, collaboration, and helping businesses in Western Canada achieve their dreams. Our expertise in steel buildings has been honed over decades of experience and a family legacy in the steel industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Structural steel buildings, also known as conventional steel, are constructed onsite using a blend of materials (steel, wood, masonry etc). They provide more flexibility in build for complex designs.
Pre-engineered steel buildings are fabricated as a kit off-site and then erected on site. They are more cost-effective, easy to maintain and simpler to build.
A typical building comes with 9-inch insulation in the roof (R30 value) and 6 inches in walls (R20), however, we can customize a design to suit your specific needs. We also specialize in insulated metal panels (aka sandwich panels) to meet today’s stringent energy codes.
Yes, a pre-engineered steel building is the most cost-effective building type to support the weight of a crane indoors. In more complex builds, structural steel may be the better option. The third option is a precast building. The likes of wood and block buildings are expensive in design for the support needed.
Our Suppliers
At MSC, we partner with industry leaders to deliver high-quality, durable, customizable steel building structures that meet our clients' diverse needs.
Canadian Metal Buildings
Canadian Metal Buildings specializes in premium pre-engineered steel structures, offering tailored solutions for a variety of industries. Known for their exceptional quality and durability, their buildings are designed to withstand Canada's harshest climates, making them a reliable choice for any project.
Behlen Industries
Behlen Industries is a leading Canadian manufacturer of steel building systems with a legacy of innovation and excellence. Their customizable building solutions are designed for flexibility and efficiency, ensuring that each structure meets the unique needs of its clients while maintaining top-tier quality.
American Buildings
American Buildings is a pioneer in the metal building industry, offering a comprehensive range of customizable steel structures. Focusing on innovation and sustainability, they deliver high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that cater to diverse architectural needs, ensuring durability and long-term performance for every project.
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