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
Dutch Goat Auctions
Distribution Center & Warehouse Facility
Dutch Goat Auctions outgrew their leased space and partnered with Western Steel Buildings to design and build a modern distribution and warehouse facility engineered for expansion and operational efficiency. The building utilizes premium steel systems, a standing-seam roof, and insulated wall panels (IMPs) to deliver a professional, high-performance structure tailored for high-volume processing and storage.
Working closely with the company’s racking system designer, Western Steel optimized interior clearances and layout to maximize usable space while minimizing obstructions. The result is a purpose-built warehouse designed to support order fulfillment, inventory management, and long-term growth.
Project Scope & Scale
- Use: Distribution Center & Warehouse Facility
- Building Size: 129’ × 148’ (~19,092 sq. ft.)
- Eave Height: 27′ 6″
- Frame Type: Pre-engineered steel building with gable roof
- Roof System: Standing-seam metal roof
- Wall System: Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs)
- Roof Slope: ½″ (approx. based on site data)
Key Challenges
- Redesigning interior layout to maximize racking and inventory density.
- Ensuring high-efficiency operations and energy performance using insulated wall systems.
- Delivering a durable exterior and roof system suitable for long-term industrial use.
Solution / Approach
- Engineered full clear interior for optimized racking layout and loading/unloading operations.
- Incorporated standing-seam roof and insulated metal panels for energy savings and durability.
- Collaborated with racking system designer to align structural framing with operational needs.
- Delivered structural system on schedule, facilitating rapid move-in and operation start.
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Unique Features
- High-performance warehouse design tailored for distribution operations.
- Insulated wall panels enhance thermal control and reduce operating energy.
- Standing-seam roof elevates exterior appeal and performance profile.
- Structural collaboration with racking system designer to maximize space utilization.
Building Specifications
- Footprint: 129′ × 148′
- Approximate Size: 19,092 sq. ft.
- Eave Height: 27′ 6″
- Roof System: Standing-seam metal roof
- Wall System: Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs)
- Frame Type: Pre-engineered steel building
Sustainability / Compliance
- Efficient insulated wall system reduces heating/cooling loads and energy consumption.
- Steel building materials support long-term durability and reduced maintenance.
- Structural and envelope design aligned with industrial code requirements for storage & warehousing.
Results & Benefits
- Delivered a facility that supports Dutch Goat Auctions’ growth and inventory needs.
- Improved operational efficiency and space utilization for warehousing and outbound orders.
- Reduced long-term operating and maintenance costs through energy-efficient envelope and roof systems.
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