Industrial steel buildings can be an excellent option for several reasons, whether building new or expanding existing structures. Steel structures are becoming increasingly popular across various industries because of their strength and ability to be customized to the client’s specific needs. Read on for more benefits of building with steel.

Industrial Steel Buildings: What is their Purpose?

Deciding to construct an industrial steel building can suit several purposes. As mentioned in the opening, they’re incredibly durable and will remain standing for decades. They also provide affordable storage, workspaces, office space, and room for countless other occupations or pursuits.

Because they are pre-engineered, the building kits arrive ready to assemble. These buildings are also energy efficient and help reduce a company’s carbon footprint, especially when properly insulated.

Whether manufacturing golf balls and putters or riding and showing prize-winning horses, a steel building is an excellent option.

What are the Potential Uses for Industrial Buildings?

Able to serve a wide variety of industries, professions, or personal aspirations, industrial steel buildings have numerous applications. Some potential uses include:

• Service Industry – Pre-engineered steel buildings are ideal in any service industry application. They make great agricultural buildings and are ideal for cold storage warehouses, distribution centers, service garages, auto detailing, towing companies, and storage and shipping companies.

• Warehouse Buildings & Crane Buildings – Steel structures can be designed to meet your specific needs, whether a bridge, monorail, gantry crane, or jib. You can customize your structure to hold the rails, crane, and the maximum weight of its load capacity.

• Industrial Utility Buildings – Utility buildings often call for specific functions or needs like insulated panels, fire-rated walls, or noise and sound control. Metal industrial structures are perfect for wastewater treatment facilities, electrical control rooms, guardhouses, generator buildings, pump stations, well covers, pump shelters, and utility buildings.

• Recreational Facilities – Recreational facilities are a great use for steel industrial buildings. They provide large indoor spaces with minimal obstruction that are perfect for these uses. Their customization allows them to serve as paintball arenas, sporting arenas/courts, gyms, bowling alleys, and rock climbing facilities.

• Commercial Storage – Warehouse building systems are typically designed for all climate zones by providing various insulation and heating/cooling systems. They are offered in gable-style buildings, single-slope buildings, and row units with entry from one side wall. The typical mini-storage system will use a gable-style building with entry along both sidewalls. 

What Makes Steel Building Systems the Best Choice for Industrial Buildings?

Spacious and Versatile

The strength of steel allows for construction that can offer large, unobstructed interiors, known as a clearspan design. These open areas, free from support columns, are perfect for large-scale industrial work. Additionally, these industrial buildings can be fitted with a wide variety of industrial equipment and infrastructure.

Industrial steel buildings can also be completely customizable, including developing furnished rooms and offices, carving out dedicated workspaces or storage areas, and installing fully-functioning industrial factory equipment.

Steel buildings can also be completely insulated and sealed from the outside elements for industrial chemical operations, which require sterile or serene environments. Once a solid foundation and structure are in place, the options for utilization are endless.

Superior Construction Strength

Industrial steel buildings are designed and engineered to withstand the rigors of industrial settings. Their build strength creates durability but also greater options for usage.

The structural integrity of steel means the buildings won’t experience settling or shifting either. Steel structures can be counted on to retain their relative dimensions over long periods.

The Top Benefits of Industrial Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings

Steel buildings offer more than a few positives. Below are some of the most impactful reasons for customers to build with steel.

Designed to Withstand Daily Wear and Tear

Steel is an excellent material for construction as it is incredibly strong and durable. Regardless of the kind of work or the location, steel is more than capable of handling some bumps and bruises without problems.

It will also last well in adverse climates, resisting corrosion and degradation, as well as fire damage. Steel is also protected from damage from rot, termites, or other destructive organic organisms.

Reduce Energy Costs and Help the Environment

Since steel buildings are so durable and long-lasting, they become excellent investments, which more than pay for themselves. Their longevity and low maintenance requirements also help reduce a company’s carbon footprint by not requiring many new materials or repairs.

Steel is an excellent reflective material for the sun’s rays, so much of its radiant energy is bounced back instead of absorbed. Once insulated, steel buildings are also quite efficient for heating and cooling, helping to reduce energy needs further.

Modern Steel Building Designs with Advanced Technology

Just as our modern lives are filled with technology, so is the process of designing and engineering a steel building. As technology becomes more sophisticated, so do the methods for planning a build.

When planning with professionals, the structures can be configured to meet the client’s needs while building strength and integrity. Using software that monitors and maintains structural integrity during the engineering process is another example of why steel structures are top choices for industrial applications.

Maintains the Original Value and Beauty

Steel buildings are incredibly resistant to weathering and corrosion. So much so that they rarely require much maintenance beyond the usual cleaning and painting requirements. They not only retain their value in functionality but also in appearance.

How Should Industrial Steel Buildings be Selected and Constructed?

Whenever considering a new or expanded building application, it’s essential to have a clear picture of what, when, and why the company needs a steel structure. Defining the general usage and more company or industry-specific needs and requirements will improve the overall design and build process.

For instance, a company looking to manufacture and paint automotive parts may need multiple sectioned rooms in its steel structure. For another company, which builds and installs airplane wings, their needs can include an ample, open space to store aircraft.

Additionally, specific details regarding the walls, roofing, foundation, and flooring decisions will also need to be determined before the final design is submitted and before starting the construction. Collaborating with professionals on building design can help comprehensively review and expedite the design and building process.

It’s essential to consider the land or property on which the building will be constructed. Starting with a solid foundation for the building is crucial to a structure’s viability. The drainage patterns for the land should also be considered, as well as any additional infrastructure needs, such as sewer and utilities, roadwork, or other specifics for managing work traffic in and out.

The company needs and available land will also determine the dimensions of the building. The initial plans should also include planning for future additions, even if not currently being constructed.

Why Choose Coastal Steel Structures for Your Industrial Buildings?

Building with steel offers many more advantages over short- and long-term building materials.

Steel is highly durable and long-lasting. Steel is resistant to corrosion, fire damage, and daily wear and tear from the elements.

Industrial steel buildings are pre-engineered and ready for assembly upon arrival. Because each steel structure has been carefully designed to maximize efficiency and minimize waste, there are very few extras or leftovers after the build is complete.

Steel buildings can be configured for numerous different industries and necessities. Customization is up to the owner’s imagination and a qualified construction team.

Steel buildings are cost-effective and great long-term investments. Furthermore, they are favorable for the environment as they require low maintenance and last long. When properly insulated, they also represent an energy-efficient option for industrial buildings.

Clear-span framing for industrial steel buildings allows for large, open spaces free of vertical support beams. The open floor plan lends itself well to numerous businesses needing large areas, such as mechanical, factory, or manufacturing companies.

A dedicated team of professionals at Coastal Steel Structures will guide and assist each client in designing and planning the perfect steel structure for their needs.

Build with Peace of Mind

Choosing the best building site and structure design, gathering the necessary materials, hiring a construction crew, and countless other variables are all part of erecting an industrial-use building or facility. With Coastal Steel Structures, our team takes care of so much of the legwork, leaving the client to focus on details and specific building requirements.