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PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS OFFER YOU ADVANTAGES
Pre-engineered, or pre-fab, metal buildings consist of factory made components or units that are assembled on-site—they’re also referred to formally as prefabricated buildings, or otherwise called prefab structures.
At Super Structures, we create a variety of metal building types—from warehouses and garages to churches and barns—in a range of sizes for almost any purpose. We can provide you with the materials, oversight, and construction services you need for your industry, including:
- Agricultural Buildings – Barns & Lofts
- Food Processing Plants & Facilities
- Government & Public Buildings – Correctional Facilities
- Healthcare Facilities – Office Space
- Industrial Buildings – Manufacturing Plants
- Retail Stores – Retail Construction
Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) offer numerous advantages for commercial construction projects, and working with a trusted general contractor like Super Structures can help to ensure that these advantages are maximized. As the client's general contractor, Super Structures would be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project, including the design, fabrication, and construction of the PEMB.
One of the key advantages of using a PEMB is that they are highly customizable and can be designed to meet the specific needs of the client. Super Structures has extensive experience working with PEMBs and can work closely with the client to design a building that meets their unique requirements while also maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
PEMBs are also highly durable and low-maintenance, making them a cost-effective option for commercial construction projects. They are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and can be constructed quickly and efficiently, reducing the overall construction time and minimizing disruption to the client's operations.
Another advantage of using a PEMB is that they are highly energy-efficient, with features such as insulation and daylighting helping to reduce energy consumption and costs. Super Structures has experience incorporating these features into their PEMB designs, helping clients to save money on energy costs while also reducing their environmental impact.
Overall, clients should use Super Structures as their general contractor for commercial PEMB projects because of their expertise, experience, and commitment to delivering high-quality projects that meet the client's specific needs and requirements. With their extensive knowledge of PEMBs, their focus on customization, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, and their strong network of subcontractors and vendors, Super Structures is a trusted partner for any commercial construction project.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your pre-engineered metal building needs.
LET’S BUILD YOUR PEMB TOGETHER
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS
HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE
One of the key advantages of using a PEMB is that they are highly customizable and can be designed to meet the specific needs of the client. Super Structures has extensive experience working with PEMBs and can work closely with the client to design a building that meets their unique requirements while also maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
AESTHETIC CREATIVITY
Pre-engineered metal buildings, or prefab steel buildings, can include metal exteriors or use many other materials, including stucco systems, masonry, concrete and wood. We can also apply any architectural finish that you desire for the perfect aesthetic qualities.
DURABILITY, FLEXIBILITY, VERSATILITY
From the simplest to the most complex building designs, we give you the design flexibility and versatility you expect from experienced professionals in the metal building industry. Our buildings require virtually no maintenance, and we offer a range of interior structural coatings to ensure durability.
They are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and can be constructed quickly and efficiently, reducing the overall construction time and minimizing disruption to the client's operations.
ECONOMY & QUALITY
We offer economy without sacrificing quality by cutting waste and eliminating material where it is not needed. These waste savings, in conjunction with factory control, compound to your bottom line in the form of cost savings. Additionally, pre-engineered metal buildings are made of recycled materials, making them environmentally friendly.
Another advantage of using a PEMB is that they are highly energy-efficient, with features such as insulation and daylighting helping to reduce energy consumption and costs. Super Structures has experience incorporating these features into their PEMB designs, helping clients to save money on energy costs while also reducing their environmental impact.
The difference here is in the materials used. A modular home is constructed with a steel frame, but the walls and roof are made of thick cardboard-like material that can be shipped without having to be assembled first.
The pre engineered custom metal building has the same type of frame as a modular, but it has traditional doors and windows, and key features such as brick siding or stucco exteriors. These are put together by metal building manufacturers and sent to contractors like us who set them up with the right metal building kit.
A conventional steel building is put together on site, and can be made of different types of materials including corrugated panels. The pre engineered buildings are built in the factory where all parts are constructed to exacting specifications.
The reason that someone may choose one type over another is because while a conventional steel building may be more flexible in its design and have more possibilities as to its actual assembly process, it will cost much more than an equivalent for pre engineered metal building which has already been put together at the factory. Not to mention that pre engineered metal buildings can typically accomplish the needs of many commercial and residential properties.
Everything you need for your new building is included in one package. When we deliver your order to its final destination, we provide:
- The custom floor plan that’s been designed just for you,
- The various structural components necessary for the building’s integrity,
- The insulation appropriate to your climate,
- All of the parts that make up the exterior walls and roofs,
- And building accessories that come standard.
PEMB Resources
Article, Metal Construction News, Feb 01, 2022
Benefits of Pre-engineered Metal Buildings
The built-in advantages of choosing PEMBs for large- and mid-sized commercial projects
The construction industry finds itself challenged on several fronts while struggling to move past the COVID era. Two of the most pressing issues are material and workforce availability. Whether building with steel or wood, contractors are experiencing unprecedented swings in prices for raw material—if you can even source them. And while there’s a shortage of workers for most all businesses, the lack of skilled craftsmen for construction projects is particularly acute.
Another issue also playing a role in preventing builders from considering a metal building is that many general contractors have estimators and product managers who have never built or worked on a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB). One thing we’ve heard repeatedly from our customers over the last year has been about some of the built-in advantages of choosing PEMBs for large- and mid-sized commercial projects. What might be the most attractive aspect of PEMB construction is that the primary framing, secondary and structural components, exterior cladding and every type of trim all comes from a single source.
Reduction in Specialists
Working with a skilled erection crew a quality builder can sharply reduce the number of specialists required to complete a project. This is primarily due, with proper design and engineering, to the simple fact that a PEMB means dealing with a single entity for fabrication of almost all parts of a building. From framing, roofing, interior and exterior panels to the final trim elements, the entire structure is designed to be packaged, shipped and delivered straight to the construction site where a single crew can erect the entire building. The savings in time and money can be significant when issues like material delivery and sourcing specialty workers are factors beyond the contractor’s control.
PEMB Durability
An important benefit offered by a PEMB is durability. Welded framing ensures you have the strongest and most durable structure for whatever application is being called for. Metal buildings that have been properly coated don’t warp, rot or suffer water damage. Depending on your choice of products, warranties are available for up to 40 years. When thoughtfully maintained the serviceable life of a PEMB can exceed 50 years.
Diverse Uses
Applications for PEMBs span the spectrum of commercial uses, from basic warehouses and manufacturing facilities to retail and self-storage projects to agricultural applications. Perhaps surprising to many are the number of primary schools, fire stations, churches, sports facilities and breweries that have been created as PEMBs. With a variety of frame types to choose from there are few limits to what can be created. A wide range of trim, hardware and accessories that come in dozens of styles and colors allow for full customization. The ability to apply decorative cladding also allows for the construction of unique and memorable buildings.
So, let’s get back to basics. There is a lot to like about pre-engineered steel building solutions, especially in these extraordinary times for the construction industry.
