The possibilities are endless when it comes to steel building construction. There are many variations when it comes to steel buildings, and it has become the go-to solution for everything from extra storage to expanding your office space, creating a safe home for animals, or even housing heavy machinery like planes or trucks.
Commercial steel buildings have many benefits like affordability, structural integrity, design flexibility, and more, which is why metal buildings outrank other forms of construction when it comes to economics, flexibility, and aesthetics.
The Benefits of Steel Buildings:
Cost Savings
Commercial steel buildings are designed and prepped to fit perfectly together using an automated process. There is little waste or parts leftover, so you only pay for what you need. This means a lower production cost, and in turn, leads to several other benefits in the next construction steps.
Fewer Labourers
Metal commercial buildings are assembled in the factory, which saves you labour and provides assurance that everything will fit together correctly. Save up to half your overall costs when you cut out labourers with DIY kits. These kits are available in up to 5000 square feet of pre-engineered steel.
Low Maintenance
Metal commercial buildings are built to last. Don’t worry about warping, rotting, and shifting that can damage the structural integrity and the aesthetics over time when you choose steel.
Energy Saving
Steel buildings are so precisely engineered that you can be sure windows and doors will close tightly, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Commercial steel buildings often have high-performance paint finishes that reflect the sun’s rays and keep your HVAC costs low.
Insurance Savings
Insurance premiums on steel buildings can be up to 40% less than on wooden buildings. Since steel is non-flammable your steel building can keep fires out or contain fires. One less thing to worry about when it comes to the safety of your team and your supplies.
Building Accuracy
Precise and accurate designs allow for quick turnaround times with no errors. This also eliminates unexpected costs for unforeseen construction materials and more transparency in your steel building construction project management team!
Safety of the steel buildings
Weather Resistant
Properly insulated steel buildings don’t allow heat exchange with the outside climate, making steel structures a great option for harsh winters and hot summers. Designed to withstand peak winds and heavy loads of snow, steel structures are great for any climate.
Stability
Commercial metal buildings won’t expand or contract with changing moisture levels. Steel structures do not decompose, giving your building a long and durable lifespan.
Fire Resistant
Steel buildings like commercial condos are fire resistant and provide peace of mind to tenants and owners with a low risk of fire.
Fire Containment
With the low chance of a fire, steel buildings will contain flames and not spread to surrounding areas, due to their fire-resistant nature.
Environmental Savings
Environmentally Friendly
Steel is 98% recyclable, making it one of the most recyclable and reusable materials in the construction industry.
Waste Reduction
Another reason we love steel is because it develops less waste, uses less energy, and uses fewer materials than other construction methods. There is no need to prep, drill, or cut on-site so there is less waste produced.
Less Toxic
If properly built, most commercial metal buildings last anywhere from 50-120 years. Steel buildings have fewer issues with deterioration than concrete or wood. Wood also required harmful chemicals to prevent rotting. Any natural environment also benefits from not using chemicals.
Flexibility of the steel building
Relocation
Easily take down and relocate buildings under 10,000 square feet.
Endless Design Opportunities
Design your steel building to fit your needs. Choose from a variety of roofing, wall paneling, and siding options to make your next project look the way you want it to.
Expansion
Steel buildings are ideal because they can grow with your business. Compared to other materials, steel is a cost-effective choice for expansion, maintenance, and longevity. It’s easy and cost-effective to disassemble an end wall and add clear span sections.
Steel buildings meet the needs of any eco-conscious business owner with their plethora of benefits. Our metal building guide lays out why steel-framed buildings are the leader in affordability and safety, and why the construction industry is growing towards steel. If you have questions about starting your next build with steel, contact us today.
Iris Construction Management specializes in commercial steel building construction, including steel building fleet facilities, commercial condos, industrial facilities, storefronts, mini storage, workshops, strip malls, investment properties, retail, self-storage, medical offices, and more.