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The Many Applications of Pre-Engineered Metal Building Systems

When calculating the long-term return on investment of a new building, investors considering a pre-engineered metal building often ask: Are metal buildings worth it? And what makes them energy efficient?

Which construction material is more sustainable - wood, concrete, or steel? We break down the durability and environmental impacts of each.

Why You Want an Experienced Steel Metal Building Erector AND General Contractor for Your Project

Now that we've highlighted the differences between a General Contractor and a Building Erector. We thought it important to share why you want both an experienced steel metal building erector and general contractor for your project. Before we get into the details, let's recap.

When it comes to refuse and recycling facilities, the role of an experienced industrial contractor is critical to the overall project success, including long-term usability of the space. Ensuring that your project has the right industrial contractor with the appropriate level of experience will provide value, both during the project delivery and in the finished facility. Processing garbage and recyclable material can vary significantly from facility to facility. Local environmental and jurisdictional criteria can require specific solutions to address a range of issues from recycling levels, processing goals such as air and traffic quality. Because of this, it is imperative to work with a contractor who has the knowledge, experience, and an understanding of these elements as well as the construction space.

Determining who to hire - and where to look - for your construction project can be both confusing and overwhelming. In this piece, we will outline some key differences, as well as the benefits of working with combination specialties for your specific project needs.

Hiring a general contractor or finding specialty subcontractors are all viable options to bring your project to life and both groups bring different skills to the table. On the surface, these two can seem very similar but the role they play in executing against your vision is very different.

General contractor and subcontractor differences are listed below to help you make an educated decision about who might be the best fit to hire for your project and its unique set of challenges and needs.

This past year, the Facility Builders & Erectors, Inc. crew made significant headway on a fun and innovative commercial project in the Los Angeles area. The team did a masterful job working with the architect team and successfully interpreting their vision to become this next generation of building design.

One of the elements that makes this particular project an exceptionally distinct design are the multitude of bi-fold and roll-up doors found around the entirety of the building. Even more unique, this structure features two full sets of bi-fold roof doors. These roof openings will not only let light in on sunny days but will also function like a fully insulated roof when closed during a rare Southern California cold spell.

Prefabricated metal buildings have been around for decades. They are a unique combination of durability and architectural finishes. Today's generation of metal buildings are structurally the same as previous generations; however, the architectural options and the aesthetics have greatly expanded. As energy efficiency and "green" building solutions become more important, steel buildings are becoming a more sensible solution.

Pre fabricated metal buildings, also known as building systems, steel buildings, and pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) are all engineered, designed and fabricated in a controlled manufacturing environment and then shipped to the job site for assembly or erection.

Identifying a prefabricated metal building company is important, but it is equally as important to identify an organization who will insure it's accurate fabrication, delivery and erection.