How Solar Power Works for Steel Buildings

Solar panels are one of the fastest-growing energy systems in the United States.

Studies completed by the Solar Energy Industries Association show that the solar market is expected to become a 4.5 billion dollar market by 2023, doubling in size.

As solar power has increased in popularity, innovative methods for accessing solar energy have been developed.

Picking a Heating and Cooling Method for Your Steel Building

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) are different for every metal building project.

Some metal workshops only require a small stand up heater, while other commercial structures demand a robust HVAC system with multiple units and a sprinkler system.

Your HVAC system will entirely depend on your building's purposes and temperature control demands.

For the best outcome possible, start thinking about your heating and cooling technology as soon as possible.

The Advantages of Steel Building Construction

With the many benefits of steel buildings, traditional construction is becoming less and less popular.

Pre-fabricated and pre-engineered metal buildings have many advantages over other building materials.

With the ability to customize, the speed of construction, and the decreased maintenance and insurance costs, nothing else can compete with a metal building.

When you choose to build with steel, you save money, get a sturdy and secure structure, and have the most energy efficient and environmentally-friendly material to construct with.

Those are just a few of the benefits of metal buildings.

Let's discuss these benefits and more in detail. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Industry Metal Buildings

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the STEVENS construction company, CDMG designs and manages your metal building project, whether small or large, from conception to erection.

CDMG uses the latest technology and software to develop your customizable steel structured building efficiently.

As a business that specializes in designing steel buildings, current and potential clients want to know more about pre-fabricated metal buildings.

Although there's a laundry list of reasons of why you should opt for a metal building, there is one benefit that stands out above the rest:

Safety.

Steel is widely recognized as one of the safest options for construction in part due to its natural strength and fire resistant nature.

People are also discovering that metal buildings meet the highest standards when it comes to protection from the elements, natural disasters, and pest infestations.

Because of those reasons, steel is often used in high-rise and industrial buildings where safety is a top concern.

And if you needed any more convincing, there is a reason they call Superman, the most powerful superhero, The Man Of Steel.

Below we will talk about a few of the reasons why a metal building is your safest option.

If you need a new facility for your business or even your home, a pre-engineered metal building is a great choice.

And, don't think because they are called "pre-engineered" buildings that your choices will be limited.

A quick Google search of pre-engineered metal buildings will show you that there is a wealth of options available to you if you decide to build a pre-engineered building.

Most of us at this point have heard of, and most likely seen a pre-engineered metal building at some point.

They're not hard to spot, and they are becoming more and more popular as time goes by.

But do we know why they are becoming so popular?

What makes them better than a traditional building?

There has to be something that is making pre-engineered metal buildings a top choice for all new construction projects.

In the article below, we will talk about just a few factors that make pre-engineered metal buildings the top choice for your next project.

If you're thinking of a new metal building for your business, you're making a great choice.

There are several reasons metal buildings will work for your business.

First of all, the assembly is quick and easy. You can shave months of time off of traditional build with a metal building.

Our most valuable resource is time, and a metal building will save you a lot of it.

They are also very durable, flexible, and versatile.

Moreover, in addition to saving you time, they are also very cost effective and energy efficient, able to save you money for years to come.

If you do opt for a metal building, and why wouldn't you, you need to keep insulation in mind.

Insulation is essential for any building, not just metal buildings.

However, not all metal buildings require an insulation package.

There are reasons you should get an insulation package no matter what, and we will discuss those below.

Metal buildings are becoming increasingly popular.

In fact, steel buildings account for 65% of all commercial construction in the United States.

There are many advantages that steel buildings can offer that make them popular choices in the construction industry.

These include cost-efficiency, strength, and durability, just to name a few.

Steel buildings can also be used for residential structures as well as commercial construction.

It's very common now to see garages made from steel materials.

It is also common for homeowners to choose steel buildings for things like storage and garden sheds.

Gymnasiums, churches, schools, sports arenas, warehouses, airplane hangars, and retail infrastructures are all constructed using steel building materials.

For a full scope of industries that use metal buildings, check out this link.

Since steel buildings have seen a rise in popularity, there's also a new interest in finding ways to decrease energy usage in metal buildings.

This benefits the planet as well as your bottom line.

There are several ways you can reduce the amount of energy you consume in your steel building.

Below we will talk about five things that will have the greatest impact on preventing energy losses.

These tips will apply to new construction, as well as existing structures through retrofitting.

Let's get started.

 It's typical that whenever someone is looking to purchase something, one of the first things they think about is the price.

It only makes sense. If we want to buy something, we have to be sure we can afford it.

However, sometimes when we think of price, we want to be sure we get the lowest price possible.

Sometimes, though, the lowest price doesn't make for the best purchase.

That rule most definitely applies to steel buildings.

If you're in the market for a new steel building, keep in mind that the lowest price won't always get you the best building.

Instead of looking for the lowest price, you should look for the best deal.

Most of the time when you're pricing a steel building, the company won't be able to quote you an exact price.

And that's a good thing.

Buying a steel building isn't like buying a new t-shirt.

Several factors come into play during construction that will affect the cost of your building.

So if a company can quote you a price right away, they likely aren't doing their due diligence.

They haven't done their groundwork to see how much the building will cost after taking into account all the factors that will influence the cost.

We will discuss those factors below.