BZI Steel – Project Spotlight
Engineered to accommodate oversized access requirements, the BZI Steel clear-span facility was delivered by Western Steel Buildings and features a 72′ × 20′6″ sidewall opening to support heavy fabrication operations.
Project Spotlight
Contact Climbing Gym
Climbing Gym & Fitness Facility
Contact Climbing envisioned a multi-use facility—a climbing gym, fitness studio, and yoga venue—all under one expansive roof. The team required structural systems that enable high clear-heights, complex wall attachments, and flexible interior layouts.
Western Steel Buildings delivered a custom fixed-steel solution with open-web trusses, mezzanine space, and multiple roof lines designed for both functionality and visual impact. The 15,000 sq ft roped climbing area features walls up to 52′ high and a bouldering zone with 14′-17′ high walls. Precise structural modelling was used to integrate climbing walls with point loads placed on the framing system for safe and reliable performance.
Project Scope & Scale
- Use: Climbing gym, fitness studio, yoga facility
- Building Size: 15,000 sq ft roped climbing area + additional mezzanine & bouldering zones
- Frame Type: Pre-engineered steel structure with open-web trusses
- Wall System: Structural framing designed with attachment points for climbing wall systems
- Roof System: Multi-slope roof with height varying from ~26′7″ up to 59′0″
- Additional Features: Mezzanine N-Deck floor system for observation, training, and additional functional space
Key Challenges
- Supporting very tall climbing walls (up to 52′) with integrated structural anchoring.
- Managing multiple roof heights/angles while maintaining structural integrity and architectural appeal.
- Designing a mezzanine floor system while preserving high-ceiling wall zones for climbing.
- Collaborating closely with specialty wall designers to incorporate climbing loads into the building structure.
Solution / Approach
- Implemented open-web trusses and strategically placed support columns for high-load climbing wall zones.
- Worked directly with the climbing wall designer (Vertical Solutions) on modelling and anchoring of the walls onto the steel structure.
- Added a mezzanine N-Deck floor system to increase usable square footage without impacting the climbing volumes.
- Integrated multiple roof lines to meet functional, aesthetic, and height-clearance requirements.
CLICK PLAY TO BEGIN
Unique Features
- Full-height climbing walls (52′) in a steel structure designed specifically for these loads.
- Flexible mezzanine space integrated into a large volume climbing facility.
- Open-web trusses allowing maximum interior volume and minimal obstructing columns.
- Variation in roof heights (26′7″ to 59′0″) giving architectural dynamism and functional zoning.
- Collaboration between builder, engineer, and climbing-wall manufacturer to deliver a highly specialized facility.
Building Specifications
- Structure: Pre-engineered steel building with open-web trusses
- Climbing Area Size: 15,000 sq ft roped wall zone
- Wall Heights: Up to 52′ for roped area; 14′-17′ for bouldering area
- Roof Heights: Ranging from ~26′7″ to ~59′0″ in various zones
- Mezzanine: N-Deck system for second-level use
“Western Steel treated me with the most respect and responded quickly. The space they built is just beautifully put together, and it works great for each individual purpose of our company.”
— Jenny Compass, Owner
Contact Climbing Gym
& Recreational Facility
Sustainability / Compliance
- Steel construction provides long-term durability for high-volume recreational use.
- Clear-span layout improves flexibility and reduces future renovation needs.
- Design supports indoor climate control suitable for multi-use fitness and climbing operations.
- Complies with building code requirements for recreational facilities and high-rise wall installations.
Results & Benefits
- Delivered a landmark climbing and fitness facility with major architectural presence and structural capability.
- Provided high-clearance, safe climbing zones and multipurpose space for training, observation, and events.
- An efficient structural solution facilitated rapid project delivery and minimized interior supports.
- Created a flexible environment capable of adapting as the climbing facility evolves.
Create your multipurpose athletic or recreational facility with structural innovation, clear-span flexibility and purpose-built design.
Western Steel Buildings is SolutionCentric.®
We started Western Steel to create solutions to the major challenges of our industry. Western Steel Buildings is SolutionCentric.® Client problem solving is at the core of what we do. Every day, our team looks for the opportunity to proactively help projects go right.
More Steel Building Projects
Heber Gateway Plaza – Project Spotlight
Explore how Western Steel brought to life the Gateway Office Center, showcasing innovative design in a pre-engineered metal building.
Diamond Equipment Company – Project Spotlight
Supporting heavy-equipment sales and service, Diamond Equipment Company’s 13,838 sq. ft. steel facility in Evansville, Indiana was engineered by Western Steel Buildings using a pre-engineered steel system designed for durability and operational efficiency.
Sandbar Volleyball Facility – Project Spotlight
Utah’s premier indoor/outdoor beach volleyball facility, boasting five indoor courts and a 2,550 square foot mezzanine for spectators and refreshments.
Mendocino Brewing Company – Project Spotlight
A state-of-the-art brewery and tap room crafted by Western Steel, showcasing advanced steel building solutions and meticulous design.
Sunbelt Rentals – Project Spotlight
Customized for modern rental operations, the Sunbelt Rentals project in West Jordan, Utah is a pre-engineered steel building by Western Steel Buildings featuring insulated metal panels and a contemporary commercial exterior suited for equipment rental facilities.