The modern construction industry most regularly utilizes two major building methods: pre-engineered building construction and conventional (or traditional) construction. Conventional construction uses different materials like concrete, masonry, or wood that are constructed on-site, whereas pre-engineered steel buildings use elements that built off-site and then delivered to the construction site. These two building methods are similar in that they each include design, foundation, framing, and finishes, but have the processes through which each of these steps are carried out differ greatly.
Conventional (or Traditional) Construction
Traditional construction occurs much more slowly on a step-by-step basis. First excavation is carried out and foundations are laid before framing can begin. Every step and piece of the building process must be completed before moving on to another step, which makes scheduling more complicated. Time and scheduling will depend on the efficiency of the tradesmen involved. The design process of conventional construction can affect the scheduling significantly, especially if the build is a complicated design. When each component is designed from scratch, as is usually the case with conventional construction methods, even a small construction project can take as long as six to ten months.
Pre-engineered Steel Building Construction
Pre-engineered construction removes any need for a project architect or engineer. Due to its streamlined approach, the design of a pre-engineered building is quick, efficient, and flexible. Pre-engineered construction by its nature provides for simpler design. Each component is pre-fabricated to suit the design, after which the steel structures are delivered to the construction site.
Advantages to Choosing A Pre-Engineered Steel Building
Construction Time Is Reduced
Pre-engineered buildings almost always take less time to construct than other building types. This is because the pre-engineered building components are designed and pre-built to be easy to assemble. With other building types, many processes and steps take place right at the construction site. With pre-engineered buildings, many of these steps happen before the parts have even left the factory. A small shed, for example, that would normally take weeks to build can take days. Larger buildings, like commercial structures as big as ten thousand square feet, are often completed in less than three months.
Costs Are Reduced
Because pre-engineered building components have been specially engineered to fit together easily, steel building kits are much less complicated to assemble than other building types. When the parts arrive at the construction site, the skill level required for their assembly is substantially lower because the components are prepared in-plant and often with automation. State-of-the-art computer-aided design and manufacturing processes (commonly referred to as CAD/CAM) are used to design and produce structural components with high strength-to-weight ratio, minimizing raw material costs and waste.
It Is Easy To Expand A Pre-Engineered Steel Building
Pre-engineered steel buildings are dynamic by nature, as they are built and designed to be modified quickly and economically before, during, and after the building is completed to accommodate all types of expansion. Pre-engineered buildings are usually expanded by removing the end of the building, erecting new framework, and adding matching roof and wall panels.
Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings are Durable and Weather-Resistant
Steel is one of the strongest building materials available in today’s market. It has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any construction material, at about 25 times greater than wood. In fact, steel frames are actually lighter than wood frames. Steel can also withstand extreme weather conditions including high winds, severe snow storms, hurricanes, and even earthquakes. Steel is also not susceptible to termites, creeping, cracks, splitting, rotting, and fire like wood is. Metal buildings structures are usually treated with special coatings like galvalume that protect their paint and surfaces from rust. Reputable manufacturers typically offer extended warranties on their paint and coatings that can last decades.
Steel Buildings Are Not High Maintenance
Pre-engineered steel buildings and their components require little to no maintenance. When it comes to keeping things clean, their surfaces are easy to clean with just soap and water.
Pre-Engineered Buildings are Sustainable
Building construction and maintenance consumes a significant amount of energy, greatly increasing our eco-footprint. Choosing a pre-engineered steel building for your construction project is an environmentally responsible decision for many reasons.
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